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Southwest Detroit robotics team advances to world championship in Houston
A Southwest Detroit robotics team is heading to the 2026 FIRST Robotics World Championship after earning top honors at a regional competition. Team 5577 will represent their community in Houston, TX.
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Southwest Detroit robotics team advances to world championship in Houston
A Southwest Detroit robotics team is heading to the 2026 FIRST Robotics World Championship after earning top honors at a regional competition. Team 5577 will represent their community in Houston, TX.
The Tuba in the Laundry Room
In a southwest Detroit basement, a brass and wind band rooted in Mexican tradition has gathered to rehearse for more than 25 years.
Detroit Author Curtis Chin is bringing stories of family, food, and identity to Port Huron
Curtis Chin, an LGBTQ+ author, is visiting Port Huron on his Michigan Great Reads book tour. The moderated conversation and book signing of “Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant” takes place on Thursday, April 16.
Coalition proposes that no family pay more than 7% of their income for child care
Universal Childcare without Conditions centers affordability for families and sustainability for providers.
Cannabis sales and use are high in Michigan – but federal law means research lags behind
Cannabis is a Schedule I drug. According to this designation, it has “a high potential for abuse”…even though millions of Americans consume it every day.
Motown girl group Martha and the Vandellas not only recorded an anthem for the civil rights era – they fought for fair pay and proudly called themselves divas
Classic songs ‘Nowhere to Run’ and ‘Dancing in the Street’ captured the revolutionary spirit of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s.
Improved child care spaces building stronger beginnings for Detroit families
Stronger ECE Spaces is helping child care providers stabilize and improve facilities.
Weekend of Inclusivity Aims to Bring Autism-Friendly Resources to Detroit Families
This weekend, Autism in the D will host its annual Weekend of Inclusivity. Funds will go toward opening Detroit’s first autism-inclusive play gym.
Statewide effort tackles postpartum depression and perinatal mood disorders
One of every five* new mothers experiences perinatal mood disorders, but only a small number receive the help they need. The Michigan Health and Hospital Association is working to change that.
Partner Partner Content Celebrating Financial Literacy Month: Detroit’s Chase Community Manager Shares Tips for Strengthening Financial Health
Gail Taylor, Chase Community Manager in Detroit, shares ways to help strengthen your financial health.
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