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From glorious to inclusive: The past, present, and future of Detroit's LGBT spaces
Matthew Piper
Monday, July 25, 2016
In the '70s and '80s, Detroit had a strong and proud gay presence with a hub in Palmer Park. While that "gayborhood" no longer exists, the city is steadily reclaiming its LGBT heritage, and becoming more inclusive as a result.
The Downtown Boxing Gym is much more than a boxing gym
Nicole Rupersburg
Monday, July 18, 2016
Carlo "Khali" Sweeney is the founder of a boxing gym on Detroit's east side that develops good citizenship in urban youth through a wide variety of educational and fitness programs and voluntary service.
Biking Lake Michigan: A long-distance adventure
Mark Wedel
Friday, July 22, 2016
Writer Mark Wedel offers up a personal account and lessons learned along the U.S. Bike Route 35 through northern and western Michigan, the first in a two-part series on long-distance bike routes in the state.
New study confirms economic impact of eight placemaking assets every community should have
Natalie Berg
Monday, July 18, 2016
What assets make a community strong? You might be surprised to learn that the things that deliver the biggest economic bang for the buck aren't what's traditionally discussed in Michigan.
Garment designer Sarah Ayers adds some chic to Detroit's grit
Mickey Lyons
Monday, July 18, 2016
Since opening her clothier business, William and Bonnie, two years ago, owner Sarah Ayers has created a niche for herself as Detroit's go-to seamstress and garment designer.
Small Claims: A slow journey to justice in the 36th District Court
Michele Oberholtzer
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Working a case through small claims court can be can be a terrible burden. Michele Oberholtzer describes her path to "justice" at the 36th District Court, and explains why she was one of the lucky ones.
10 lessons about scaling your business from our #HighGrowthHappyHour
Amanda Lewan
Monday, July 18, 2016
Last year, Southeast Michigan Startup began telling the story of high growth companies in Metro Detroit. Here are our 10 favorite lessons from those #HighGrowthHappyHouse meet-ups.
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