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Multiple generations of homeless Detroiters find stability in recently rehabbed Bell Building

Emell Derra Adolphus Tuesday, June 17, 2014

A unique development in Detroit near Highland Park helps the chronically homeless gain independence and age gracefully on their own terms. Emell Derra Adolphus has this story, the first in our "Aging Together" series, a collaborative project of Model D, MLive Detroit, and WDET.

Aging Together, Building Communities, Detroit, Redevelopment, Transformational change

Top spots to watch the World Cup in Detroit

Matthew Lewis Friday, June 13, 2014

We've come up with a few spots where you can catch all the World Cup action over the next month, plus an idea for where matches ought to be screened.

Detroit, Food and Drink, Lifestyle, Shop Local, Sports

New Center, Eastern Market, Mexicantown, Hamtramck

Not just a young man's game: Women in Detroit's growing tech scene

Nina Misuraca Ignaczak Tuesday, June 10, 2014

You don't have to watch HBO's "Silicon Valley" to know that the tech industry is dominated by men. But as Detroit's tech scene takes off, women are banding together to ensure that they are part of the conversation. Nina Misuraca Ignaczak has the story.

Building Communities, Detroit, Education and training, Entrepreneurs, Social Networking, Workforce/Talent development

Downtown Detroit

Model D TV: Rosedale-Grandmont Little League, a neighborhood institution since 1992

Three Lyons Creative Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Since it was founded in 1992, the Rosedale-Grandmont Little League has been the summer pastime of that west side neighborhood. Three Lyons Creative brings us this video, a part of our "City Kids" series.

Building Communities, City Kids, Detroit, Sense of Place, Sports, Video

Grandmont Rosedale

Jenny Lee and Allied Media Projects empower Detroit's independent media makers

Amanda Lewan Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Jenny Lee is the executive director of Allied Media Projects, an organization that provides media and technology tools to support Detroiters who are working towards a more just, creative, collaborative city. Amanda Lewan of Urban Innovation Exchange has this profile.

Detroit, Education and training, Social Networking, Urban Leadership

It's time to capitalize on Detroit's status as a music capital

Keith Owens Tuesday, June 10, 2014

In the third and final installment of a series on the role local music can play in the economic development of Detroit, Keith Owens urges policy makers to put their political muscle behind arts and culture. He forsees big dividends in the future.

Arts, Detroit, Development, Music, Public Policy, Sense of Place

Midtown, Southwest Detroit

Detroit City FC promotes equality in sports with special jerseys, earns draw against Erie

Jeremy Summitt Monday, June 09, 2014

Le Rouge, Detroit's minor league soccer team, sported special jerseys to promote LGBTQ equality in sports at their most recent home game against Erie. DCFC staff writer Jeremy Summitt has this game recap.

Detroit, Detroit City FC, Sports

Downtown Detroit

Bringing the party into the public sphere: The Detroit-Berlin Connection recapped

Walter Wasacz Tuesday, June 03, 2014

A weeklong learning experience based on the connection between the two capitals of electronic music -- Detroit and Berlin -- took place last week. For your reading pleasure, Walter Wasacz, a co-organizer of the Detroit-Berlin Connection, synthesizes some of the ideas generated during the event.

Arts, Building Communities, Detroit, Entrepreneurs, Museums, Music, Nightlife , Transformational change, Woodward Avenue

Midtown

Lessons learned from Mackinac(ish): Bringing it all back home

Matthew Lewis Tuesday, June 03, 2014

ASSEMBLE@Mackinac(ish) was more than just a reaction to the Mackinac Policy Conference or a party in the woods. Matthew Lewis has this reflection on his experience with the diverse group of Detroiters that got together Up North last week.

Building Communities, Detroit, Public Policy

New businesses and new life directions for two entrepreneurs in Detroit's "Zone 8" neighborhood

Aaron Mondry Tuesday, June 03, 2014

A firefighter turned retailer and an ex-gang member turned author and bookstore owner are both starting businesses in Detroit's Zone 8 neighborhood. Aaron Mondry has the story.

Architecture, Detroit, Entrepreneurs, Redevelopment, Small Business, Workforce/Talent development

Pashon Murray and the Detroit work ethic

Amy Kuras Tuesday, June 03, 2014

Remember that Ford commercial everyone was talking about? Meet Pashon Murray, the urban innovator who starred in it. Murray runs a composting business called Detroit Dirt, which uses scraps from local restaurants and breweries in its compost heaps.

Detroit, Entrepreneurs, Green, Small Business, Sustainability

Video: Playworks teaches kids how to play the right way

Cass Corridor Films Tuesday, June 03, 2014

Resource-strapped schools have trouble providing recess in a way that is fun for kids and suplements academics. Playworks, a national nonprofit, has partnered with several Detroit schools to provide recess for kids that is fun, educational, and inclusive.

City Kids, Detroit, Education and training

Southwest Detroit

Fear and loathing at Mackinac, or How I learned to stop worrying and love the Policy Conference

John Notarianni Tuesday, June 03, 2014

Three-time Mackinac Policy Conference veteran John Notarianni gives us this reflection on the long, strange trip that was this year's conference.

Detroit, Public Policy, Urban Leadership

The Regional Ambitions and Financial Realities of the Cinetopia Film Festival

Patrick Dunn Tuesday, June 03, 2014

Over the years there have been several attempts to create a truly regional film festival, one that bridges the gulf between Ann Arbor and Detroit. With 50 films screening in Tree Town and 40 in Motown, the third year of Cinetopia might just be the film festival "to bring them all and in the darkness bind them."

Arts, Detroit, Film, Lifestyle, Museums, Video

Your guide to Cinetopia: Getting the most out of the festival experience

Russ Collins Tuesday, May 27, 2014

The Cinetopia International Film Festival is coming to Detroit and Ann Arbor June 4-7. Festival director Russ Collins shares his thoughts on how to get the most out of the festival experience.

Arts, Detroit, Film, Museums, Video