Inspiring Innovation :Featured Stories

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Feature Story The Raising Hope Senior Program supports Detroit seniors with food boxes and transportation assistance. Model DCommunity Development

Resilient Neighborhoods: This innovative East Side program helps older adults meet their needs

David SandsTuesday, March 21, 2023
Feature Story Stahelin Avenue was hit particularly hard by the housing crisis. Model DCommunity Development

Resilient Neighborhoods: A resident-led group has drastically cut vacancies on Detroit's West Side

David SandsTuesday, August 16, 2022
Feature Story The North Corktown Commons is a place for residents to gather and relax. Model DCommunity Development

These 3 Detroit projects are transforming vacant lots into unique outdoor public spaces

David SandsTuesday, July 5, 2022
Feature Story Islandview resident Daisy Jackson stands in front of her home. Model DCommunity Development

Resilient Neighborhoods: How 3 nonprofits are working to keep East Side Detroiters in their homes

David SandsTuesday, April 5, 2022
Feature Story Dierdre Roberson, Eumelanin, Detroit Model DEntrepreneurship

Detroit designer combines fashion and science to start a conversation about skin color

Kate RoffTuesday, July 28, 2020
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 DJJ list Model DHealthy Communities

Jewish millennials reconnect with their Detroit roots through social activism

Maureen McDonaldTuesday, September 18, 2018
Feature Story Kids playing at a FitKids360 event Model DHealthy Communities

How collaboration builds networks of support for Michigan children

Claire CharltonTuesday, June 12, 2018
Feature Story 265-Former-B'Nai-David-Synagogue-2-Photo-by-Joe-Powers-Insitu-Photography.jpg Model D

Can metro Detroit's treasure trove of mid-century modern architecture be preserved?

Patrick DunnMonday, May 21, 2018
Feature Story Dr. Steven Lipschultz Model D

How Michigan physician scientists are saving kids' lives through translational research

Claire CharltonMonday, April 16, 2018
Feature Story Superintendent Nikolai Vitti works with a student on a personal computer at Cooke STEM Academy Model D

Detroit district aims to give a laptop to every student, starting with three schools

Amanda Rahn, Chalkbeat DetroitMonday, February 12, 2018
Feature Story Yodit Mesfin Johnson speaks at the Urban Consulate Model D

3 takeaways from Urban Consulate discussion on how new residents can honor black communities

Aaron MondryMonday, December 11, 2017
Feature Story Denise Kennedy next to the Princeton Street community board Model D

With few resources, block clubs find ways to stabilize and rejuvenate communities across Detroit

Aaron MondryMonday, December 11, 2017
Feature Story Kirk Mayes Model D

Onetime competitors Gleaners and Forgotten Harvest team up to fight hunger

Patrick DunnMonday, August 28, 2017
Feature Story Michael Payne Model D

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

MJ GalbraithMonday, August 7, 2017
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