Stories

We are 8-4Life.At the once-Beaubien Junior-High School – off Wyoming near Outer Drive – there was a time when, in mid-August, you’d be cruisin’ by and go…holy

January 1st, 1863, the Emancipation proclamation declared the end of slavery within the “Rebellious States” to “Weaken the Confederacy by depriving it of its

If you know your neighborhoods, then you know Grandmont Rosedale is always looking naturally fresh and extra crisp. And if you know Grandmont Rosedale, then

Due to systems that have failed a number of our youth, math and literacy skills are in sad shortage for many – especially young women in Detroit. We’re talkin

We’re feelin' a bit more grateful than usual for May flowers this spring, so collectively, let’s all take it slow for a minute and smell the roses. And in

We’re back at it for the month of April! Here are 7 resources you probably didn’t know about. Take a look at what else the city has to offer!   COVID-19

I grew up on Detroit’s west side between Fenkell and Grand River Ave, right down the street from the old Norwest movie theater where I saw the movies Beat

Welcome to April and the slow rollout of spring! On social media, we profile Detroiters making an impact. The Neighborhoods and City of Detroit profile are

As Dr. Yulanda Harris sat with her boss at Gleaners Community Food Bank, she struggled to hide the overwhelming anxiety coming over her. After sharing her

It's been a long time since I last checked in, and you might be asking yourself, "Hey, where has Eric been?" Well, I'm glad you asked. In December 2019, I was

You care about Detroit--and Detroit cares about you! Detroit has services to help you whether you’re a resident, you want to open a business, or are a current

If you haven’t seen the TV show Atlanta, created by Donald Glover – it follows a young Black man named Earnest “Earn” Marks as he manages his cousin’s rap