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Rochelle Riley

Journalist Rochelle Riley on Her New Role as Detroit’s Arts and Culture Director

With her latest act, she shows that her talents go beyond writing
Detroit China Festival

Discover Authentic, Modern Chinese Culture at the Detroit China Festival

Be prepared for double the vendors and nearly three times the space of the inaugural festival
Tony Roko

Inside Artist Tony Roko’s Plan to Transform a Historic Plymouth Mill

The local creative plans to turn the former Ford Motor Co. space, which was designed by Albert Kahn, into a public-private arts complex
9/11

6 Ways to Honor the Lives Lost in 9/11

The metro Detroit events and volunteer opportunities take place on Patriot Day
Steve Wilke

Remembering Steve Wilke

Hour Detroit’s former editor passed away this week. Today, metro Detroit’s journalism community pays respect as they remember him.
Justin Amash

Is Newly Independent US Rep. Justin Amash Considering a Presidential Run?

The Grand Rapids congressman is drawing national attention
body positivity

Body Positivity: It’s a Learning Process, Not a Hashtag

As one writer learns, the modern movement is a step in the right direction. But there’s still a lot of work that needs to be done.
Flint

6 Flint Area Organizations That Are Making a Difference

Support the local groups that are contributing to the comeback of the city

Real Estate Report: A Surplus of Buyers Calls for a Solution

As the city continues to soar, the demand for housing in Detroit remains high
Charlotte Mason

A Charlotte Mason School Finds Its Permanent Home in Detroit

The private academy is settling down after 17 years
Jaden Smith

A Jaden Smith-Backed Water Project Gains Traction in Flint

Within its first 50 days of operation, The Water Box prevented the use of more than 43,000 single-use, 16-ounce plastic bottles

A Look at J.W. Westcott Co.: The Detroit Business That Delivers Mail Via Boat

Sailors aboard the J. W. Westcott II deliver far more than packages and letters
DNC Debates

4 Big Takeaways From the DNC Debates in Detroit

The most contentious topics and the bitterest rivalries at the Fox Theatre this week

City Guide 2019: Navigate the Region Via Public Transportation

Traveling like a local will surely lead you to fun destinations — and equally interesting stories to tell

Newsdesk: What a Landmark Auto Insurance Bill Means For Michigan Drivers

Plus, a digest of headlines to keep up with this month

A Look at Rossetti: The Architecture Firm That’s Worked on Cobo Center, Ford Field,...

The downtown Detroit business is putting experience at the forefront of design
jim murray

The Arab-American and Chaldean Council’s Executive Director on His Varied Career Path

Jim Murray’s recent appointment is his most unexpected position yet

The Way It Was – Traffic Jam, 1947

A visit to Canada proved to be less than relaxing for some vacationers

Meet The Test Listeners Shaping Car Audio Technology at Harman International

In Novi, trained listeners leave no footprints while helping to develop car audio systems. They’re extending Detroit’s tradition of using scientific means to improve sound quality.
Claressa Shields

Olympic Boxer Claressa Shields on the Fight to End Childhood Hunger

Inspired by her own experience with poverty and the knowledge she’s learned since going pro, the Flint native is giving back to local kids

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