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Oct 13, 2024 · New condo development in historic Piety Hill is first new housing in nearly 150 years. Darlene A. WhiteWednesday, October 9, 2024. Piety Hill, located just south of Boston-Edison and north of New Center and Virginia Park, has long been known for its original homes dating back to the late 19th century. The introduction of The Summit aims to ...
The joy, pain and happy feelings Frankie Beverly shared with Detroit
Sep 11, 2024 · The joy, pain and happy feelings Frankie Beverly shared with Detroit. It seemed like for years, there were two guarantees every Detroit summer: A storm-induced blackout, and Frankie Beverly and Maze at Chene Park. Chene Park is of course now rechristened as The Aretha, but for decades, the Bay Area-via-Philly band — whose frontman, Beverly ...
Meet the small tech companies that are transforming the Motor …
Aug 25, 2020 · Last year, the industry added 5,235 new jobs — up 2.2% from 2018 — and contributed around $24.2 billion to the local economy. Alongside Big Tech, though, a small but mighty sector of Detroit-based companies has emerged — and they’re giving Silicon Valley a run for its money. Detroit Labs. Nathan Hughes, Chief People Officer and co ...
For over 30 years, Bert's Marketplace has served food and …
Apr 2, 2018 · Bert Dearing Jr. opened the Marketplace in 1987, but the building's roots go back to when Dearing was much younger. He comes from a family of entrepreneurs—his grandfather owned grocery stores on Detroit's east side where Dearing would work as a youth. After graduating high school, Dearing enlisted in the U.S. Army.
How Midtown became Detroit's safest neighborhood - Model D
Jan 26, 2016 · The Midtown district is one of the safest places in Detroit. According to Wayne State University, major crimes in Midtown have decreased by 52 percent since 2008, significantly outpacing the 18 percent decline citywide over the same period. According to BestColleges.com, Wayne State, one of Midtown's primary anchor institutions, is one of the ...
Resilient Neighborhoods: Central Detroit arts studio complex …
Sep 27, 2022 · Dedicated to supporting local artists and fostering arts in the community, the arts facility came into being through the efforts of a nonprofit called Central Detroit Christian (CDC). CDC purchased the building that would become the studio complex for around $6,000 in 2016. Looking for neighborhood guidance on how to use the space, CDC ...
How Carlos King ascended to reality show royalty -- and brought …
Sep 11, 2024 · A Detroit installment had always been in the back of King’s mind and in 2023 “Love & Marriage: Detroit” became a reality. “It took two years to get the casting right because I knew with my name being on it number one, but also being my hometown, the pressure was high and I wanted to make sure we delivered,” he says.
Redefining public health in Michigan: A vision for a post-pandemic …
4 days ago · Redefining public health. MALPH’s vision for the future of public health in Michigan is centered on addressing the root causes of health disparities. One major component of this new vision is an increased focus on the social determinants of health — factors like housing, education, and economic stability, which have a profound impact on ...
Opinion: Bankruptcy, the beginning of another opportunity
Jul 23, 2013 · The sun came up right on time on July 18. This must have been a complete shock to those that screamed in horror as the City of Detroit filed for Chapter 9 Bankruptcy at 4 p.m. the day before.
Husband-and-wife team launches urban design firm, City Form …
Aug 26, 2014 · About a year ago, James Fidler left his job at a downtown Detroit-based architecture firm to launch his own urban design company, City Form Detroit.