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The Next Idea One proven way to give local businesses a boost is by grouping them together and building a brand. Think Detroit’s Greektown or Corktown, or…

The Knight Cities Challenge is an opportunity for 26 Knight Foundation Communities across the nation, including Detroit, to answer the question:What’s…

What if you were given a chance to vote on where your city spends its money?There are many cities or wards doing exactly that. – people in the community…

The Next Idea I grew up in a suburb of Detroit and went to school where most of the kids looked like me. During the Jewish holidays, teachers didn't…

Detroit has seen a lot of new changes come its way in the past five years, with the revitalization of Midtown, the growth of businesses downtown, and some…

The red carpet is being rolled out this Thursday in Flint.It's the Flint Youth Film Festival, a chance for you to see the work of mid-Michigan's young…

Sue Schooner has never taken a social work class, nor has she ever had children. But that didn’t stop her from creating and leading Girls Group, an…

The Next IdeaTake a moment to think about how much you rely on the Internet.It’s pretty safe to say many of us find it hard to imagine not being able to…

The Next IdeaA new theater group in Michigan is bringing a fresh approach to funding and producing plays.It’s called Kickshaw Theatre and its first…

A new online directory aims to give Detroit’s grassroots groups a higher profile.The Detroit Community Organization Mapping project, or d[COM]munity map,…