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Kintsugi Village, located in the former St. Vincent Middle School in Corktown, aims to provide education, training and resources to the local community.

The Metro: Nonprofit seeks to create community hub in former Corktown school site

Dorothy Jones November 27, 2024

A local nonprofit is working to transform a former school property in Corktown into a community hub that will house...

A photo of Boris the Burglar in North Corktown, one of the many installations a part of The VHF Project.

The Metro: VHF Project bringing solar-powered street art to Corktown

John Filbrandt October 28, 2024

While Detroit’s abandoned houses are dwindling, they still dot many neighborhoods in the city. Detroit-based artist Cary Longchamps spent his childhood...

City officials broke ground on the new Preserve on Ash development in North Corktown on Thursday, July 25, 2024.

Detroit Evening Report: New mixed-use development breaks ground in North Corktown

Hernz Laguerre July 26, 2024

The city of Detroit broke ground this week on the first phase of a new mixed-use housing development in North...

A photo of the exterior of UFO Factory in Detroit's Corktown.

Spot Lite Detroit owner keeping Corktown’s UFO Factory alive as UFO BAR

Ryan Patrick Hooper June 11, 2024

Despite previous reports, UFO Factory isn’t closing its doors — but it is undergoing a transformation with a new owner...

The Metro: New leader of Midtown Detroit, Inc. aims to build inclusive community

The Metro March 7, 2024

Midtown Detroit, Inc. recently announced a new interim executive director. The nonprofit has worked to maintain community and economic development...

An aerial view of Michigan Central Station.

Drones will fly in Corktown as part of new pilot program

Alex McLenon October 31, 2023

Michigan Central Station and the Michigan Department of Transportation are creating a so-called “Advanced Aerial Innovation Region” in Detroit. That’s...