Local author works to bring the world to children
Stephanie Fazekas-Hardy says culture is at the heart of her books. The author and local librarian, who writes under the...
Velodrome reopens after dome collapse
The Lexus Velodrome has reopened after being closed for more than a month. The bicycle racing facility lost power on...
Michigan’s child welfare system has improved over the past decade, state says
Michigan’s child welfare system has been monitored by the federal government since 2008. That’s the result of a lawsuit filed...
Whitmer calls on schools to go back to in-person instruction
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says it's time for school districts that are now virtual to get kids back in classrooms. 98%...
Ruth Ellis Center will open a brand-new mixed use community development on Detroit’s northwest side
The Ruth Ellis Center was created as a safe haven for the LGBTQ plus community in Metro Detroit in 1999....
Detroit Schools Return to Virtual Learning Amid City’s Rising COVID-19 Positivity Rate
The Detroit Public School Community District is returning to virtual learning until Jan. 14 as the city’s COVID-19 positivity rate has...
Rising COVID-19 Rates Keep Metro Detroit Schools Closed After Holidays
Some schools in Metro Detroit are delaying the return to classes after the holiday break due to rising COVID-19 numbers....
Kid-Friendly Activities to Make the Most of Winter Break
Looking for ways to entertain your kids while they're off on winter break? Take advantage of the cultural institutions right...
Detroit Phoenix Center Advocates for Young People Experiencing Homelessness
Azaria Terrell was exiting foster care when she learned about the Detroit Phoenix Center. “My dad thought it would be a...
Looking Back on 2021’s Most Significant Court Cases and News Stories, from Racial Justice to Oxford Shooting
There have been several high-profile trials and legal challenges this year that have dealt with everything from racial justice and abortion rights to...
The Challenges of Caregiving and Parenting During the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed everybody’s lives, but parents and caregivers have had to adapt especially quickly amid virtual school...
“One Night Without a Bed” Aims to Raise Awareness On the Youth Homelessness Crisis
Through its month-long “One Night Without a Bed” challenge, the Detroit Phoenix Center aims to raise awareness about the youth homelessness crisis. ...