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Feature Story A young Detroiter in the produce aisle

Fighting food insecurity in Detroit

Melinda ClynesTuesday, September 8, 2015
Feature Story Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura takes on 50 Detroit-area chess players at once in the DIA's great hall

Chess grandmaster faces 50 Detroit-area students...and meets his match

Aaron MondryTuesday, August 25, 2015
Startup News High School 101

High school students turn study lessons into new startup, High School 101

Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Source: Model D
Feature Story A basketball hoop in Pulaski Park

Despite Detroit's troubled history with parks, some spots shine for youth

David SandsTuesday, June 30, 2015

Detroit Horse Power teaches teens life skills by having them care for horses

Tuesday, June 16, 2015
Source: Model D
Feature Story Clark Park

How programming in Clark Park is turning neighborhood kids into engaged citizens

Amy KurasTuesday, April 28, 2015

$500K Skillman grant will help connect 5,000 Detroit kids with summer jobs

Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Source: Model D

Community, city officials, and local celebs rally around re-opening of Lipke Rec Center

MJ GalbraithWednesday, January 28, 2015

Brightmoor residents to open food co-op and community kitchen

MJ GalbraithWednesday, November 12, 2014
Feature Story MOCAD List

How teens are helping program the city's premier contemporary art museum

Melinda ClynesTuesday, November 11, 2014

Historic Catholic school building re-opens as charter school

MJ GalbraithTuesday, October 28, 2014

Offworld Arcade now open once a month in Corktown

MJ GalbraithMonday, October 27, 2014
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Michigan Nightlight is a series of stories about the programs and people that positively impact the lives of Michigan kids. It is made possible with funding from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Read more stories from around the state at Michigan Nightlight or subscribe to the monthly newsletter here.
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