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Hudson-Webber Foundation awards $2.9M to Detroit neighborhoods, Black orgs

Aaron FoleyTuesday, March 25, 2025
Development News "Detroit has always been a city driven by innovation,” says Mayor Mike Duggan. Technology and Innovation

Detroit embraces AI as it adds 'AI invitation statement' to future RFPs

MJ GalbraithTuesday, December 17, 2024
Development News "These Alebrijes are made from different car parts tying up our relationship with Detroit and our long-time contributions as a Latino community to the Motor City,” says artist Elton Monroy Durán. Arts and Culture

New sculptures unveiled in Mexicantown draw inspiration from Mexican folk art and Aztec folklore

MJ GalbraithTuesday, November 5, 2024
Development News “These 10 Fellows represent a bright future as we work together to support startups, tackle mobility challenges, and provide transportation solutions for Michiganders across the state,” says Justine Johnson, Michigan's Chief Mobility Officer. Technology and Innovation

Driving innovation: Corktown tech hub welcomes inaugural cohort of state's Mobility Fellows Program

MJ GalbraithTuesday, October 8, 2024
Development News “NW Goldberg Cares provides neighborhood level space activation that meets the needs and wants of their community,” says MEDC Regional Prosperity Managing Director Paula Holtz. Community Development

New pocket park planned in NW Goldberg neighborhood to feature retro games and activities

MJ GalbraithTuesday, September 24, 2024
Development News Barkside is located at 7960 Kercheval Ave. in Detroit’s West Village. Entrepreneurship

Pints, chew toys, and more: Bar-meets-dog park celebrates grand opening in West Village

MJ GalbraithTuesday, July 16, 2024
Development News The Blue Bird Inn ground-blessing ceremony took place on Sept. 10, 2023. Arts and Culture

Play it again: Detroit nonprofit receives $1.9M grant to restore legendary jazz club

MJ GalbraithTuesday, July 9, 2024
Development News “Receiving this grant from the National Endowment for the Arts is a testament to the vital role that arts and culture play in the development of our community,” says Dierk L. Hall, president and CEO of Connect Detroit. Arts and Culture

Detroit youth arts program bolstered by $75K grant from the NEA

MJ GalbraithTuesday, June 11, 2024
Development News "The Eastern Market district is a critical part of our region’s food distribution network," says Tim Slusser, Chief of the City of Detroit’s Office of Mobility Innovation. Sustainability

Detroit seeks innovators with 'bold ideas' for curbing freight pollution in Eastern Market

MJ GalbraithTuesday, June 11, 2024
Development News G.L.A.M. Body Scrubs was crowned the winner of the 12th annual Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest, winning the $100,000 grand prize from Comerica Bank at the Hatch Off event on Thursday, May 9, at the Wayne State University Industry Innovation Center. Entrepreneurship

This entrepreneur just won $100K to open her first storefront in Detroit

MJ GalbraithTuesday, May 14, 2024
Development News Belle Isle Beach in September 2023. Sustainability

Electric, remote-controlled robot to begin removing litter from Belle Isle Beach in pilot program

MJ GalbraithTuesday, April 16, 2024
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