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Longform Mary Marsh, Juliana Fulton, and Kenyetta Campbell at Greenview-Wadsworth Park in Detroit. Recent improvements at the park were informed by the city of Detroit's equity metric for parks. Diversity

Metro Detroit parks' equity practices bring park improvements, more culturally competent programs

Patrick DunnTuesday, November 12, 2024
Longform Ronnie Stienke stands outside his apartment in Pontiac. He credits finding housing with helping him to get sober after 32 years of addiction. Community Development

Housing can help solve economic, health, and educational challenges in Oakland County

Patrick DunnThursday, October 31, 2024
Longform x Arts and Culture

Downtown Farmington garners 'well-deserved national attention' as placemaking strategies bear out

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 24, 2024
Longform A Supplemental Science lesson at John R. King Academic and Performing Arts Academy in Detroit. Kids and Education

Parks bring free and low-cost nature education to underserved schools in Southeast Michigan

Patrick DunnThursday, October 10, 2024
Feature Story Ethel's Baking Technology and Innovation

Students get a taste of manufacturing careers at iconic bakery during MFG Day

Genevieve FoxThursday, October 10, 2024
Development News The Sterling Heights Skate Park opened in November of 2017 — the first cornerstone amenity that was completed on the Recreating Recreation timeline. Community Development

Sterling Heights parks and recreation director named president-elect of this statewide organization

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 3, 2024
Feature Story Oak Park Community Development

Oak Park’s Nine Mile redesign indicates transformative direction for the city

Sierra OkoniewskiMonday, September 23, 2024
Feature Story Roxana Park Community Development

How a block grant helps Macomb build parks, add solar street lights

Genevieve FoxThursday, September 19, 2024
Longform People plant trees during a volunteer work day at Palmer Park in Detroit. Healthy Communities

Climate change hits Detroit harder than other cities. Here's how parks are working to change that.

Patrick DunnWednesday, September 18, 2024
Development News Martin Road Park in Ferndale. Community Development

Pickleball courts (and lots more) coming to this Ferndale neighborhood park

MJ GalbraithThursday, September 12, 2024
Longform Teens with the BuildOn Program in Detroit pose during their summer campout at Scout Hollow Campground in Rouge Park, coordinated by Detroit Outdoors. Kids and Education

Detroit collaborative builds future leaders by introducing kids to hiking and camping

Patrick DunnMonday, August 26, 2024
Longform A Camp Carpenter participant works on a project with a counselor at Carpenter Park in Detroit. Community Development

Detroit's privately owned parks make a big difference for their neighborhoods

Patrick DunnThursday, August 15, 2024
Feature Story Mike's on the Water, St. Clair Shores Economic Development

5 Macomb downtown areas to visit before summer ends

Genevieve FoxThursday, August 15, 2024
Feature Story Eastern Market, Pontiac Healthy Communities

PHOTOS: A visit to the new Eastern Market location

Steve KossThursday, August 1, 2024
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