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Loretta Powell’s garden teaches kids that planting food and flowers also plants community, connection, and pride on #Detroit’s east side. Read more at modeldmedia.com/little-detroit…

Affordable housing developers and advocates for the housing-insecure fear a negative domino effect from federal funding cuts and other policy changes. Read more at metromodemedia.com/federal-policy…

The @CityofDetroit recently opened a new recreation center, will open another soon, and is about to break ground on a third. Read more at modeldmedia.com/detroit-set-to…

A new art installation at Lake St. Clair Metropark (@MIMetroparks) is designed not only to provide a fun photo opportunity for park visitors, but also to promote recycling and highlight the importance of lake sturgeon. Read more at modeldmedia.com/lake-st-clair-…

As the map shows, the geography of voting in #Detroit is far from being cleared up. The lines represent how far flung some #Detroiters are from their polling place, in some cases more than 3 miles away. @detroitography Read more at modeldmedia.com/features/mappi…

After immigrating from Germany, Max von Wels co-founded a biotech startup in Michigan. With @GlobalDET’s help, he secured a visa and a future in tech. Learn more at modeldmedia.com/features/from-…

Detroit’s CDO VIP Expo brought together community development organizations from across the city to celebrate their collective impact and deepen collaboration through the Detroit 21 network. Read more below. @kresgefdn modeldmedia.com/features/CDO-e…

#Detroit is one of the most impacted cities by rising temperatures. Youth are speaking up about the impacts they face when it comes to climate change, and Green Living Science is helping kids pave the way to a more sustainable future. modeldmedia.com/features/detro…

A new project is aiming to demystify Oakland County zoning for developers, government officials, and residents by creating a single map that shows residential zoning designations for the entire county. modeldmedia.com/features/compr…

#Detroit chef Jermond Booze will be featured on an episode of 'Chopped' on @FoodNetwork, airing Tuesday, July 29, at 8 p.m. EST. modeldmedia.com/features/detro…

From parents to professionals, Michigan families share how Autism Alliance Of Michigan is helping autistic individuals thrive to create a more inclusive Michigan. secondwavemedia.com/features/lock-…

@CMHAMich advocates against proposed MDHHS plan to privatize community mental health care. Read more at modeldmedia.com/features/commu…

HISTORY LESSON: July 24, 1934, was a day filled with extremes; lumber fires, traffic deaths, police crackdowns, baseball hysteria, and City Hall hijinks. Learn more at modeldmedia.com/features/histo…

The @CityofDetroit is charging ahead with its vision for the 29-mile Joe Louis Greenway. With about two miles of additional trail segments opening this year, 8.4 miles of the planned greenway are now complete. Learn more at secondwavemedia.com/metromode/devn…

JPMorgan Chase is partnering with the Pope Francis Center to support its new housing campus and efforts to serve people experiencing homelessness in #Detroit. modeldmedia.com/features/jpmor…

Feeling the pinch on leasing or buying a car in 2025? Learn how to budget smart, automate payments and choose the best loan term—plus tips on insurance, fuel efficiency and maintenance to save over time. Learn more at modeldmedia.com/features/how-t…

A Puerto Rican entrepreneur opens his restaurant with a noble dream, much perseverance, and plenty of guidance from a Detroit program aimed at people who want to start their own businesses. modeldmedia.com/features/DHDC-…

Christi Coady Narayanan retired last month after 35+ years leading OppFund. Incoming President and CEO Byna Elliott now carries the mission forward— empowering communities across Michigan. Learn more at modeldmedia.com/features/oppfu…

For over 35 years, Christi Coady Narayanan led the Opportunity Resource Fund (OppFund) as President and CEO. She retired last month, passing the torch to Byna Elliott to carry on the organization’s mission of empowering communities across Michigan. modeldmedia.com/features/oppfu…

A burning field, forest, or prairie in your local park may be an alarming sight, but sometimes it's actually a sign of an intentional, controlled process with significant benefits for the environment. @MIMetroparks Read more at modeldmedia.com/features/where…