International Mother Language Day promotes linguistic cultural diversity

Feb. 21 is International Mother Language Day. It was first recognized by the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization...

Detroit Symphony Orchestra holds free church performance with Latino residents in mind

Typically, patrons see Detroit Symphony Orchestra musicians play at Orchestra Hall in Detroit’s Midtown neighborhood. On Feb. 9, the show...

COVID-19 cases on decline in Michigan, but it’s “not done with us,” Michigan’s top doctor says

COVID-19 cases are dropping quickly across the country. In fact, the rate of new infections is down by almost two-thirds...

Culture D-Tour: Detroit’s Restorying Agency Project explores our ecological environment

The Restorying Agency Project is described as a self-guided tour through Metro Detroit’s Eco-imagination, a term that speaks to imagining ourselves...

A new book discusses the infinite world of loss and the possibilities of finding

Death is all around us, as thousands die every day from a virus that we seem to always be trying...

State Senate passes resolution to observe World Hijab Day Feb. 1 in Michigan

On Tuesday, women from 150 countries will celebrate and observe the 10th year of World Hijab Day held on Feb....

The Joe Louis Greenway and its impact on Detroit’s neighborhoods

You hear lots about what’s happening in Midtown, downtown or neighborhoods like Corktown, but the majority of Detroit residents don’t...

Rare Disease Advisory Council would give a voice to Michiganders with rare diseases, advocate says

Multiple states have a Rare Disease Advisory Council to communicate the needs of residents of their states who may go...

Sober curious. Nondrinker. A new language around sobriety is emerging

Sarah Wood is a writer who covers topics like mental health, relationships and sobriety, which she most recently tackled for...

Detroiters bid farewell to Michigan State Fairgrounds Coliseum 

A handful of people gathered Thursday in the parking lot of a Detroit Meijer to say goodbye to the 100-year-old...

Culture D-Tour: The art of practicing gratitude with Detroit artist Kristle Marshall

In April 2020, just when the world was forced into a lockdown caused by COVID-19, Kristle Marshall was ready to...

Going sober? Detroit bars and brands are embracing “dry January” and beyond

The idea of “dry January” -- giving up alcohol or other vices for a month to kick off the year...