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Detroit homeless court changes lives for its defendants
Aaron Mondry
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
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Mapping neighborhood innovation in Detroit
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Tuesday, November 13, 2018
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Community Development
A place to be yourself: Why this Detroiter is building an ADA-compliant community treehouse
Kristen Davis
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
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Sustainability
Why this father-son team is "trash fishing" in the Detroit River
Anthony Lanzilote
Monday, October 1, 2018
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Diversity
This southwest Detroit community organizer is fighting for the rights of her people
Dorothy Hernandez
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
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Entrepreneurship
Gaming for good: This Detroiter's board game business hopes to bring jobs and education to the city
Kristen Davis
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
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Community Development
Two Detroit residents, one lifelong and one new, look to start small-scale neighborhood grocery
Aaron Mondry
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
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Community Development
Q&A: Pam Lewis on why the New Economy Initiative created a neighborhood-based fellowship
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Tuesday, August 7, 2018
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Arts and Culture
This Banglatown puppeteer tells local stories using international traditions
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Tuesday, July 17, 2018
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Community Development
How the efforts of a single resident (and a few friends) beautified Yorkshire Woods
Aaron Mondry
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
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Community Development
How a southwest Detroit construction company is building community by building for the future
Dorothy Hernandez
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
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Community Development
Making business democratic: The Cooperation Group gives Detroiters avenues for collective ownership
Aaron Mondry
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
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Solar to the people: This Detroiter is making solar technology accessible to all
David Sands
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
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Cooking with Que: Detroit foodie to launch school program out of new food incubator and kitchen
Kate Roff
Monday, April 23, 2018
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NorWest Art Gallery brings local, urgent art and conversation to Grandmont Rosedale
Imani Mixon
Monday, March 26, 2018
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Looking the part: One woman's mission to dress job candidates to their fullest potential
Amy Oprean
Monday, February 26, 2018
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Restorative justice city: One woman's quest to create a more just Detroit
Aaron Mondry
Monday, January 29, 2018
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Anti-racism organization to renovate house in Detroit for racial justice workshops, community events
Melissa Anders
Monday, December 18, 2017
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Bagley residents lead grassroots effort to build pocket park
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Monday, December 11, 2017
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With few resources, block clubs find ways to stabilize and rejuvenate communities across Detroit
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