News Archive

August 2021

Marathon Petroleum Detroit Refinery Expands Local Partnerships over Summer

Our roundup of the latest news from metro Detroit and Michigan businesses as well as announcements from government agencies, including updates about the COVID-19 pandemic.

July 2021

North End mural festival is nation’s first to highlight Black artists

The North End neighborhood will get a splash of new life this week from the inaugural BLKOUT Walls Mural Festival, which kicked off Saturday.

April 2021

Detroit Groups, Nonprofits to Receive $2.7M

The City of Detroit’s Housing & Revitalization Department announced today that it awarded $2.7 million in grants to 36 community organizations through the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund, helping to provide critical funding for nonprofits and neighborhood service organizations across the city, according to a press release.

March 2021

The Game Changer

It’s been a cherished tradition for young students in San Marcos for almost a decade: The NASA Future Aerospace Engineers and Mathematics Academy (FAMA) summer camp.

January 2021

Resilient Neighborhoods: How organizations are helping Detroit students stay ahead during COVID-19

From state shutdowns and job losses to friends and family members falling ill, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted our everyday lives. The disruption has significantly impacted primary and secondary educational systems.