What do you want to see happen at Seven Mile and Gratiot?
It’s not often talked about in the larger scheme of Detroit business corridors, but the Seven Mile and Gratiot area is home to one of the city’s densest, most active commercial centers.
In 48205, a midnight boxing program builds character in the ring
In this episode of “Spokes People,” we head over to the 48205 ZIP code for a look at Matrix Human Services Center’s midnight boxing program, which enlists kids on the east side to take boxing lessons and compete statewide.
“We saw this need where kids needed something to do after hours,” Ken Brown, director of the Matrix Center, says. “We needed to have a safe place for them.”
At The Neighborhoods, we’re interested in hearing from everybody in Detroit about what matters most to you.
Do you have a story to tell about what your community group is doing in the neighborhood? Tell us.
Do you have a story to tell about a home that needs to come down in your neighborhood? Tell us.