by Stella Dougherty Regardless of where someone receives treatment for cancer in Michigan, the process often leaves patients and their families unsatisfied. While the treatment targets the bad cells and removes the cancer, it doesn’t address the emotional challenges that patients face along the way.  Lynda Ellis, a cancer survivor, understands this process well. Years […]

by Willow Lagrou In May 2025, a community service organization in Detroit nearly went under, until the same community it serves gave back.  Hey Y’all Detroit is a Detroit nonprofit dedicated to combating food insecurity and educating youth. In a time of dramatic federal cuts to social safety nets, Hey Y’all Detroit’s story is one […]

by Anya Desai Every year, thousands of children living in Detroit breathe polluted air, putting their health at risk and increasing the likelihood of asthma, respiratory issues, heart attacks and even premature death. Without any improvements to air quality, experts say the long-term health and development of Detroit’s children will remain in jeopardy. One of […]

by Aysha Udin Local gardens are thriving throughout Detroit. Initiatives like Keep Growing Detroit’s Garden Resource Program and Grown in Detroit are planting the seeds for urban agriculture to grow across the city. At the same time, neighborhoods are taking initiative by creating community gardens. According to Planet Detroit, approximately 2,200 community gardens and farms […]

by Eryn Williams When you watch a dance performance, it’s easy to be swept away by the beauty, energy and precision on stage.  You find yourself amazed at how the dancers seem to memorize every step, how the music pulls you in, and even wonder who the artist is behind the song. From the outside, […]

by Anaiya Neal It’s easy to feel lost when you’re a student expected to figure out everything on your own. Without someone to guide you, the pressure of big decisions like where to attend college can be overwhelming. Even once students get on campus, many struggle and find themselves dropping out of college. According to […]