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AndiamoJoe VicariLeukemia & Lymphoma Society

Local Restaurateur Raising Funds To Fight Blood Cancer

Right now, a world without blood cancer is just a dream, but the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is working to make it a reality. You can help support the LLS by voting for the Man and Woman of the Year, and one of the candidates is right here in Metro Detroit. Joe Vicari, owner of Andiamo, a group of popular Detroit-area Italian restaurants (as well as Joe Muer Seafood), is in the running for the national title of LLS Man of the Year. The national winner will be announced at the Man & Woman...

DetroitDTE EnergyO'Shea Playground

Plans Revealed To Build Solar Array In Decommissioned Detroit Park

DTE Energy has plans to build a solar energy array on 10 acres of vacant public property in a west-side Detroit neighborhood. The array itself would be built on a 20-acre area of city-owned land south of I-96 at Greenfield Road known as O’Shea Playground. The site was decommissioned by the city’s recreation department in 2011 and has since been stripped and damaged by fire. The solar panels would be situated eight to 10 feet off the ground and would be tilted away from I-96. They would gener...

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Knight Arts Challenge Opens For Submissions April 4

Have a great idea for the arts in Detroit? Here’s your chance to see it come alive. On April 4, the Knight Arts Challenge Detroit will open for applications, and it’s offering a share of $3 million to the best ideas for the arts. “The Knight Arts Challenge is an opportunity for anyone to pursue his or her artistic dreams,” said Victoria Rogers, vice president for arts at Knight Foundation. “We want hear your big ideas that can help define, reflect, and engage your community.” The challenge i...

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Join Native Newcomer for Community Brainstorming Thursday, March 31

Native <> Newcomer, an innovative platform that aims to bring native Detroiters and new Detroiters together to foster collaboration, invites you to join them at a Community Engagement and Brainstorming Workshop on Thursday, March 31. [Previously: Native Newcomer Platform Aims to Bridge Gaps Between Detroiters] The event will be held at Bamboo Detroit (1442 Brush St) and will run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. It’s hosted by the How to Start a Startup Meetup and is free to attend. Check out the event’...

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Cass Community Social Services Hires New Deputy Director

Cass Community Social Services has just filled its newest position of Deputry Director. Kimberly K. Hudolin has been hired as the organization’s first Deputy Director. Hudolin served as a volunteer at Cass in the early 90s. “Kim Hudolin is extremely qualified to manage and direct the operations and programs at Cass,” said Cass Executive Director Faith Fowler. “She has vast experience with supervising staff, reviewing contracts, maintaining records and overseeing financial activity. She is a st...

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Detroit High School Graduates To Get Two Years Of Free College Thanks To Detroit Promise

In a boost for Detroit’s education situation, Mayor Mike Duggan announced today that going forward, every Detroit high school graduate will be guaranteed two years of tuition-free college education. Students who qualify for the scholarship can attend one of five community colleges in the area: * Henry Ford Community College * Wayne County Community College District * Schoolcraft College * Macomb Community College * Oakland Community College The scholarship fund is possible because of...

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Ford Baby Formula Drive Donates $100,000 To Gleaners

Babies are adorable – and expensive, especially when it comes to formula and diapers. Seeing a need in the community, the Ford Motor Company Fund contributed $100,000 to Gleaners, enabling Gleaners to buy enough formula to feed 7,000 infants for a month. “Meeting the most basic needs of families is the first step toward building stronger communities,” said Jim Vella, president, Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services. “Children need nutritious meals to build a strong foundation mentally...

Mitch AlbomS.A.Y. Detroit

Mitch Albom and S.A.Y. Detroit Give Over $1 Million to Charities

Mitch Albom and S.A.Y. Detroit distributed checks totaling over one million dollars to 20 area charities on Thursday. The money comes from donations raised at Albom’s fourth annual S.A.Y. Detroit Radiothon last December. Albom, who founded S.A.Y. Detroit in 2006, presented the checks to the benefiting charities in a ceremony with Dr. Chad Audi, President of the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries. [fb_pe url=”https://www.facebook.com/SAYDetroit/videos/1004688846269814/” bottom=”30″] The chec...

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Detroit Plans To Renovate 40 Neighborhood Parks Across City Over Next Two Years

Families across the City of Detroit will be able to enjoy 40 newly renovated parks, thanks to an $11.7 million plan created by Mayor Mike Duggan and City Parks and Recreation Department officials. The money for the renovations will come from $50 million in bond funds that Duggan’s Chief Financial Officer, John Hill, recently discovered. Though the planned improvements are still being finalized through an ongoing community participation process, they include new playgrounds and equipment, new...

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Vote: Detroit Cristo Rey Janitor In Running To Be 2016 Janitor Of The Year

Tired of the drama and negativity surrounding the 2016 Presidential Election? Take a break from it and cast your vote for the best janitor in the nation. Hint: He’s in Detroit. Andre Hearn, head janitor at Detroit Cristo Rey High School, is one of 10 finalists in Cintas’ Janitor of the Year Contest. He has served Cristo Rey for seven years, and during that time, he’s become an irreplaceable part of the school. Hearn is an active member in Cristo Rey’s community, and he’s a great advocate f...

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Will Leather Goods Invites Detroiters to Coffee and Conversation

Want a chance to grab a free cup of coffee and chat with your fellow Detroiters about the changes happening in the city? You can at Will Leather Goods’ Coffee and Conversation events. The gatherings will take place at Will Leather Goods in the Midtown neighborhood at 4120 Second Ave. The first event is scheduled for Friday, April 1 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and features Karen Dumas, host of 910 AM Superstation’s “The Pulse.” Dumas and her special guests will discuss the new Detroit and how it’s...

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CODE2040 Expands Residency Program to Detroit, Aims to Increase Diversity in Tech

The fact that there’s a diversity gap in the technology sector likely surprises no one, which is why CODE2040 has focused its mission on closing that gap. African American and Latino students earn almost 20 percent of computer science degrees, but they account for only nine percent of the technology industry. Among tech company founders, African Americans and Latinos make up less than one percent. CODE2040, a nonprofit organization, aims to create a stronger, more inclusive innovation econom...

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Grey Ghost Detroit Announces Midtown Location In Former Ye Olde Butcher Spot

Midtown Detroit will welcome a new and possibly delicious arrival this summer. Grey Ghost Detroit will open its flagship restaurant at 47 E. Watson. The 2,500 sq. ft, 80-seat restaurant will be located in part of a space that was most recently was home to the Ye Olde Butcher Shoppe on Woodward, but the door to the establishment will be on Watson Street as the building has been divided into three ground floor spaces. The new arrival will be close to several well known Detroit landmarks like t...

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Michigan Ranks in Top Ten Nationally for Corporate Expansion

Site Selection magazine named Michigan the number six state in the nation for major new corporate facilities and expansions in 2015. The publication verified 217 projects in Michigan that met capital investment, job creation, or size standards as part of its annual Governor’s Cup ranking. “Once again, the nation is taking notice of the bold reforms now driving Michigan forward. More companies are choosing to grow their futures in Michigan, creating more and better jobs here,” Michigan Econom...

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Native Newcomer Platform Aims to Bridge Gaps Between Detroiters

There are the native Detroiters who know the city in and out and are proud to call Detroit home. On the other hand are the newcomers, who are also proud to call Detroit home. Both natives and newcomers share the same end goal – they want to support Detroit and help move the city forward. The problem is that each group has a different idea of what that looks like, and there’s not really a way to get both groups together to discuss it. Until now. Enter Native <> Newcomer, a collaboration platfor...

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Marche du Nain Rouge Returns Sunday, March 20

Gather with your fellow Detroiters on Sunday, March 20 to celebrate Detroit’s victory over the Nain Rouge, the fiendish red imp who constantly plots Detroit’s demise. The Marche du Nain Rouge starts at 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Traffic Jam & Snug, 511 W. Canfield St. The parade will proceed down Second Avenue for nine blocks then turn West on Temple and continue around Cass Park. It will end at the Masonic Temple. Parade goers are encouraged to come masked or fully costumed. There will be...

TroyTroy Restaurant Week

Troy Restaurant Week Returns March 13, Runs Through March 18

Although a lot of the culinary action people talk about is in the city proper, there are a lot of great restaurants all over the Detroit. With that in mind, have you been hankering to try out one (ok, maybe seven) of Troy’s unique restaurants? Here’s your chance! Troy Restaurant Week returns March 13-18 with 23 participating restaurants, making it the biggest event yet. The participating restaurants include establishments like 2Booli, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Kruse & Muer on Wilshire, Maggian...

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Women's Power Events To Raise Money for Gleaners

Two unique networking events in April will enable Metro Detroit women to make new connections, find inspiration, and support Gleaners Food Bank in its Million Meal Match campaign, which aims to raise one million meals for hungry kids between April 1 and 30. The first event in the lineup – the 3rd annual Women’s Power Happy Hour – will take place on Thursday, April 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Businesswomen from the area will gather at the MGM Grand for hors d’oeuvres, a premium open bar, a silent...