By 2031, 100% of the residents living in the Linwood-Davison area of Detroit will be economically self-sufficient, educationally well-prepared and living in a safe and supportive...
In the Community
Media Relations
Tigers World Series Lifts Spirits, Boosts Business in Detroit
The Spirit of Detroit statue got swept up in "Tigers Fever." Well, the storybook ending didn’t turn out as Tigers fans envisioned, but if you take a step back and look at the big...
Volunteers Needed for Angels’ Night in Detroit
Instead of dressing up as an angel for Halloween, why not be one? Angels' Night is a volunteer program organized by the city of Detroit to help reduce the number of crimes during...
TGIF Detroit! Weekend Fun for Everyone (Oct 26- 27, 2012)
TGIF Detroit! Weekend Fun for Everyone Weather report – There's a 60% chance of rain on Friday. Saturday brings cloudy skies, but come Sunday the sunshine will be back!...
Health Savvy Options In Midtown!
Run This Town holds their winter sessions in the YouthVille building located on Woodward and Second. The old saying goes "all you really have is your health". We need to be...
Haunted Houses and Halloween Fun
Looking for some places to have the bejeezus scared out of you—and even help out some good causes? The D certainly doesn't disappoint, offering several haunted houses and other...
MotorCity Eats! – Asia Gholston
When one thinks of Detroit I’m pretty sure good eats aren’t in your top three things that come to mind. Well I’m here to change that because personally, “good eats” would fall...
The Future of Detroit Biking: Bike City?
In the future, Detroit may be known for more than its automotive achievements. Motor City is becoming more bike-friendly and commuting by bicycle is now a real possibility for...
TGIF Detroit! Weekend Fun for Everyone (Oct 19- 20, 2012)
TGIF Detroit! Weekend Fun for Everyone Weather report – Make sure to bring your umbrella out on Friday night, there's a 70% chance of rain. But, don't let that stop...
Detroit Marathon
The Detroit marathon takes runners into Windsor, Ontario. This weekend, thousands of brave and/or crazy people will hit the streets of Detroit—some wearing skimpy outfits....
Soul Sister Bettye LaVette Sings for Detroit
What can you expect from a musician after 50 years in the music industry and home ties to Detroit? The answer is: amazing things. Bettye LaVette is a Michigan native, a music...
The Future of Detroit
One possible version of the future of Detroit. (Photo courtesy of Popular Mechanics.) The motto of Detroit is “We Hope For Better Things; It Shall Rise From the Ashes." Though...