Detroit Innovation :Featured Stories

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Feature Story Ron Matten at Dexter-Linwood Cordon Community Gardens. Photo by Nick Hagen. Model DSustainability

Detroit veteran works to help his neighborhood see itself differently

Brian AllnuttMonday, May 20, 2019
Feature Story Springboard to Excellence Program Coordinator, Jainabou Barry-Danfa (left), and ABISA's Community Outreach and Engagement Coordinator, Fanta Jatta (right), stand for a portrait together at the Brightmoor Artisans Collective. Model DCommunity Development

This Senegalese woman is fighting for social and economic justice for Detroit’s black immigrants

Lauren SantucciTuesday, May 14, 2019
Feature Story Elroy Reese brings a horse into the barn. Model DArts and Culture

How Buffalo Soldiers are making a difference at Detroit's Rouge Park

Anthony LanziloteTuesday, April 16, 2019
Feature Story Madison Williams pours hot chocolate for Loy McDowell, who lives under a pedestrian bridge next to I-75 Model DHealthy Communities

Med students learn empathy and skills in Detroit street care programs

Brian AllnuttTuesday, March 5, 2019
Feature Story Juan Carlos Dueweke-Perez Model DDiversity

This DACAmented entrepreneur uses his immigrant experience to uplift minority businesses

Nushrat RahmanTuesday, February 5, 2019
Feature Story Detroit Snow Team volunteers Rico Razo and Ben Castaneda Model D

Detroit's volunteer Snow Team provides essential service for snowed in seniors and the disabled

Dennis BurckTuesday, January 29, 2019
Feature Story Daniel Washington, founder of Original Creativity Model DCommunity Development

This young entrepreneur and lifelong resident of NW Goldberg is modeling neighborhood resilience

Kristen DavisTuesday, December 11, 2018
Feature Story Juan Shannon, founder of Parker Village Model DCommunity Development

This hip-hop entrepreneur is hoping to build a smart village in his hometown of Highland Park

David SandsTuesday, December 4, 2018
Feature Story Morris Porter adjusts the levels Model DTechnology and Innovation

This scrappy community station is rewriting the rules of Detroit radio

David SandsTuesday, November 27, 2018
Feature Story Before a session of Street Outreach Court Detroit at the Capuchin Soup Kitchen in October - courtesy of Street Democracy Model D

Detroit homeless court changes lives for its defendants

Aaron MondryTuesday, November 20, 2018
Feature Story Shamayim "Mama Shu" Harris, founder of Avalon Village Model D

Mapping neighborhood innovation in Detroit

Model DTuesday, November 13, 2018
Feature Story Tammy Black, director and project leader for the Manistique Community Treehouse Model DCommunity Development

A place to be yourself: Why this Detroiter is building an ADA-compliant community treehouse

Kristen DavisTuesday, October 9, 2018
Feature Story Tom and Mark pluck a tire from the water Model DSustainability

Why this father-son team is "trash fishing" in the Detroit River

Anthony LanziloteMonday, October 1, 2018
Feature Story Samantha Magdaleno Model DDiversity

This southwest Detroit community organizer is fighting for the rights of her people

Dorothy HernandezTuesday, September 11, 2018
Feature Story Lee Gaddis, founder of Gaddis Gaming Model DEntrepreneurship

Gaming for good: This Detroiter's board game business hopes to bring jobs and education to the city

Kristen DavisTuesday, August 21, 2018
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