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First Tee

Across Michigan, programs are using golf to help youth master the game of life

Marla R. Miller Tuesday, August 08, 2017
First Tee teaches more than a good swing. It's about life lessons, leadership skills, healthy habits and address local community needs.
Teacher Tamika Nicks in one of Winston Head Start's updated classrooms

The importance of facility quality in early education

Claire Charlton Monday, August 07, 2017
Research shows that attention to facility quality and thoughtful classroom design can pave the way to a better educational outcome, augment programming quality, and change the landscape of early childhood education in Detroit.
Kuzzo's Chicken and Waffles

Closing of city's last Big Boy demonstrates why Detroit needs more family restaurants

Dennis Archambault Monday, August 07, 2017
The family restaurant: a place for people of all ages to get simple, affordable, sit-down meal. It's a dying breed in the city, but hopefully not for long.
Michael Payne

How a 29-year-old teacher in Detroit uses math to address challenging subjects

MJ Galbraith Monday, August 07, 2017
As a ninth grade math teacher at an art and design school, Michael Payne knows what he's up against. But his relative youth allows him to connect with his students in ways other teachers might not. 
MDARD

Michigan farmers markets: Come for the farm-fresh produce, leave with a stronger community

Sue Stuever Battel Monday, July 31, 2017
All across Michigan, farmers markets are open throughout the year and have that special something that brings people together for more than the fruit and vegetables: community.
Jerry Hebron

Video: Oakland Avenue Urban Farm's Jerry Hebron explains what her farm means to the community

Community Development Advocates of Detroit Monday, July 31, 2017
The farm not only grows produce for wholesale at the weekly farmers market, but also hosts all kinds of community events, like music performances and workshops.
Niles Heron speaks as rest of panel looks on

5 lessons on failure from Detroit entrepreneurs

Aaron Mondry Monday, July 31, 2017
On July 27, Model D co-hosted a High Growth Happy Hour event at TechTown Detroit with support from the New Economy Initiative. Here are five lessons from that event.
Monique Tate, digital steward trainer with the Equitable Internet Initiative

How a surprising partnership will result in internet for Detroiters lacking access

Aaron Mondry Monday, July 31, 2017
Called the Equitable Internet Initiative, the project will provide internet to 150 Detroit households and was made possible by a partnership of organizations with different strengths and missions, coming together for a common cause. 
W. David Tarver

Voices: Entrepreneur and engineer on what happens when your dream dies

W. David Tarver Wednesday, July 26, 2017
W. David Tarver thought he had invented a new and improved synthesizer beloved by Stevie Wonder. But neither of those things were true. In this personal essay, he talks about coming to grips with a failed invention he spent years perfecting. 
Wimauma Cares training session is offered by Enterprising Latinas in Wimauma.

How to create jobs and help neighborhoods prosper? Support local entrepreneurs

Kendra Langlie Monday, July 24, 2017
Investing in local entrepreneurs and nonprofits that support them can lift low-income neighborhoods out of poverty and help shape a city's future. Nonprofits fueled by innovation and grit in Tampa, Detroit, and Memphis are proof positive that it works. 
The final panel in Bessiake's work, "For the Greater Good ... 00:01"

MNL Voices: Detroit high-schooler describes the emotions he used to make his award-winning artwork

Habacuc Samuel Bessiake Monday, July 24, 2017
Habacuc Samuel Bessiake, a 2017 graduate of Henry Ford Academy in Detroit, received a national ward for his self-portrait, "For the Greater Good…00:01." In this personal essay, he describes how he created it.
Kenyetta Campbell outside of the Cody Rouge Action Alliance's office space in Don Bosco Hall

A bottom-up approach: Cody Rouge residents develop big plans for their neighborhood

David Sands Sunday, July 23, 2017
Cody Rouge on Detroit's west side has suffered from blight and depopulation in the last decade plus. But residents, along with several powerful foundations and corporate partners, have developed an ambitious plan to bring the neighborhood back.
A field trip to a farm in Lake Ann

Big and small: sharing early education wisdom from rural to urban communities

Claire Charlton Sunday, July 23, 2017
In the absence of universal policy for early childhood education, some Michigan's smallest communities are taking it upon themselves to foster kindergarten-ready children.
Niles Heron

Voices: Local entrepreneur and consultant on how to eradicate your fear of failure

Niles Heron Tuesday, July 18, 2017
In part three of our series on "failure," writer, entrepreneur, and consultant Niles Heron talks about his struggles with fear of failure, and methods to overcome it. 
Jefferson Chalmers Historic Business District

Detroit's next hot commercial corridor: Jefferson Chalmers plots a comeback

Patrick Dunn Monday, July 17, 2017
In the first of a new series on looking at Detroit's next hot commercial corridors, we examine Jefferson Chalmers, a district with a lot of potential and new businesses, but also its share of challenges.
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