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Detroiter JerJuan Howard Opens Bookstore with Hopes to be a Cultural Hub
The recently opened Howard Family Bookstore, located on Detroit’s West side, seeks to become a hub for culture, innovation and community.
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Detroiter JerJuan Howard Opens Bookstore with Hopes to be a Cultural Hub
The recently opened Howard Family Bookstore, located on Detroit’s West side, seeks to become a hub for culture, innovation and community.
Michigan Adventurer to Bike 1,000 Miles Across State to Spotlight Hidden Form of Domestic Abuse
A Michigan adventurer is biking over 1,000 miles across both peninsulas this summer to raise awareness about economic abuse: a hidden form of domestic violence that affects countless survivors across Michigan.
True community mental health: How one county’s CMH board ensures care is relevant
Alice Kelsey shares why she serves and how citizen boards help CMHs provide better care to county residents.
Detroit’s water affordability crisis is tied to the uneven distribution of stormwater management costs – a fraught history explains why
Some Detroit residents spend as much as 25% of their disposable income on water bills. Many are struggling to keep up.
Detroit schools are making real gains in reading and math: 4 strategies that are working
The city’s schools are making progress faster than peer districts, but that progress could be fragile.
Former inmate turned entrepreneur is moving Detroit, literally and musically
Detroit entrepreneur Michael Parrish rebuilt his life after serving nine years in prison by transforming a single box truck into a growing moving company, while also releasing a hip-hop album inspired by his life story.
Planet Smilez program gives students hands-on dental career experience
Indiana University hosted the one-day Planet Smilez Discovering Dentistry Symposium. The mobile program next heads to Michigan universities, expanding students’ exposure to dental careers through hands-on experiences.
On-Demand Coaching helps Michigan municipalities and their small businesses build a winning team
Program helps municipalities connect small businesses and entrepreneurs with existing capital and technical assistance.
From brunch to wellness, here are some ways to celebrate Mother’s Day in Detroit
From brunch and dinner specials to wellness and healing-centered experiences, several Detroit businesses are offering plenty of ways to celebrate Mother’s Day.
Partner Partner Content Protecting what you’ve built: Why business owners should think about their succession plan
Thoughtful planning in advance can help give business owners peace of mind knowing that both you and your business will be cared for in retirement.
Seeking help: What the mental health care journey looks like
More Michiganders are receiving mental health treatment for mental illness than ever before.
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