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Doing Good

This is where we uplift those uplifting Detroit. This includes news about individuals making change, charities, grants and more.

How Do You Make Good Grow In Detroit?

Feb 19, 2020 by Jer Staes

On today's show, we look at a group making a garden grow on the east side of the city, Eden Gardens; as well as a non-profit that's helping more than 100 organizations grow in Detroit, Michigan …

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Filed Under: City Of Detroit, Doing Good

10 Things To Know In Metro Detroit Plus Sven Goes To Belarus

Nov 18, 2019 by Jer Staes

On today's show (yes, we're moving to mornings! Finally!) - A film focusing in part on a Detroit automaker, "Ford V. Ferrari," takes the top spot at the box office - Michigan Governor Gretchen …

10 Things To Know In Metro Detroit Plus Sven Goes To BelarusRead More

Filed Under: Business, Cars, City Of Detroit, Crowdfunding, Dearborn, Development, Doing Good, Lifestyle, Macomb County, News, NW Goldberg, Sterling Heights, Warren, Wayne County

Detroit Graffiti Jewelry Maker Rebel Nell Gets National Attention On NBC

Jun 30, 2019 by Jer Staes

It's good to see good works in Detroit get good press. Rebel Nell is a jewelry maker based in the city of Detroit. They're turning graffiti chips into new beautiful works of art. But there's more …

Detroit Graffiti Jewelry Maker Rebel Nell Gets National Attention On NBCRead More

Filed Under: Business, City Of Detroit, Doing Good

This Abandoned House Is Transforming Into A Model Of Affordable Green Sustainability In The City

May 15, 2019 by Sven Gustafson

On today's episode, we speak with Casper van Alfen and Joanna van der Leun of the Motown Movement. That's the organization founded by architecture students from the Netherlands that bought an …

This Abandoned House Is Transforming Into A Model Of Affordable Green Sustainability In The CityRead More

Filed Under: City Of Detroit, Doing Good, Green, News, Podcasts

Here’s How You Can Help Clean Up The Rouge River

May 9, 2019 by Sven Gustafson

The nonprofit group Friends of the Rouge needs volunteers to help with the annual cleanup of the Rouge River. This year’s Rouge Rescue event takes place Saturday, May 18. Volunteers are needed to …

Here’s How You Can Help Clean Up The Rouge RiverRead More

Filed Under: Doing Good, Green

Farewell, Hated Livernois Median: One Of 7 Things To Know

May 8, 2019 by Sven Gustafson

Good Wednesday afternoon, and welcome to a super Detroit-y edition of your Daily Detroit. Today, we walked over to the Avenue of Fashion, where Mayor Mike Duggan came to speak about the …

Farewell, Hated Livernois Median: One Of 7 Things To KnowRead More

Filed Under: Bagley, City Of Detroit, Doing Good, Podcasts, Sherwood Forest, University District

Nearly 20 Detroit Charities Compete In Fundraising Challenge

Apr 13, 2019 by Jer Staes

Since 2015, the Give Detroit Challenge has raised more than $130,000 for Detroit-based non-profits, and it’s back for another year. The Give Detroit Challenge is hosted by Hour Detroit Magazine. …

Nearly 20 Detroit Charities Compete In Fundraising ChallengeRead More

Filed Under: Doing Good

Let’s Go Fly A Kite: Detroit Kite Festival To Return for Third Year

Apr 8, 2019 by Jer Staes

There are few things better than flying a kite on a weekend afternoon. What's turned into an annual event — the Detroit Kite Festival — allows you to do just that with a bunch of new friends in one …

Let’s Go Fly A Kite: Detroit Kite Festival To Return for Third YearRead More

Filed Under: Belle Isle, City Of Detroit, Doing Good, Fun

PODCAST: I-75 Is Crumbling Plus 11 Things To Know Around Detroit

Jan 21, 2019 by Jer Staes

We thought when we went into the office today, it'd be a short day. We were wrong. Here's what to know around town: I-75 is crumbling. Both the Northbound and Southbound lanes have major emergency …

PODCAST: I-75 Is Crumbling Plus 11 Things To Know Around DetroitRead More

Filed Under: Cars, CBD, City Of Detroit, Doing Good, Food + Drink, News, Oakland County, Podcasts, Policy, Troy

PODCAST: New Purpose Awards Aims To Highlight People Doing Good Work In Detroit

Dec 5, 2018 by Daily Detroit Staff

There are a lot of people doing good work in Detroit. Folks that put their shoulder to the wheel and are making things happen and making the community better. But often, those folks don't get as …

PODCAST: New Purpose Awards Aims To Highlight People Doing Good Work In DetroitRead More

Filed Under: City Of Detroit, Doing Good, News

Local Organizations To Receive $20 Million In Grants

Oct 17, 2018 by Jer Staes

The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announced $20 million in grants this week that will be awarded to a variety of local organizations. Some of the highlights include: $225,000 to …

Local Organizations To Receive $20 Million In GrantsRead More

Filed Under: City Of Detroit, Doing Good, News

PODCAST: Detroit Riverfront Gets Huge Grant For Park, Michigan Leads Nation In Identity Theft Complaints & More

Oct 17, 2018 by Daily Detroit Staff

Your stories for October 17, 2018: - Detroit’s riverfront just took another major step forward. The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation is making a $50 million grant to redevelop West Riverfront …

PODCAST: Detroit Riverfront Gets Huge Grant For Park, Michigan Leads Nation In Identity Theft Complaints & MoreRead More

Filed Under: City Of Detroit, Development, Doing Good, Food + Drink, Podcasts

$50 Million Gift From The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Will Transform West Riverfront Park

Oct 17, 2018 by Jer Staes

Detroit’s riverfront just took another major step forward. The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation — in honor of what would be Ralph C. Wilson’s 100th birthday — is making a $50 million grant to …

$50 Million Gift From The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Will Transform West Riverfront ParkRead More

Filed Under: City Of Detroit, Development, Doing Good, Green, West Side Industrial

Belle Isle Aquarium Gets $1.7 Million Grant

Oct 10, 2018 by Sven Gustafson

Belle Isle Aquarium

Here’s some more good news for Belle Isle. The Belle Isle Conservancy says it received a $1.7 million grant from the William Davidson Foundation to upgrade and restore the historic Belle Isle …

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Filed Under: Belle Isle, City Of Detroit, Doing Good

PODCAST: How To Support Neighborhood Detroit Businesses, Water To Come Back On In Detroit Schools & Your News

Oct 9, 2018 by Daily Detroit Staff

This is your Daily Detroit podcast recorded on October 9, 2018. Our guest for the show is Detroit City Councilman James Tate, to talk about the upcoming "Cash Flash" in Detroit's District …

PODCAST: How To Support Neighborhood Detroit Businesses, Water To Come Back On In Detroit Schools & Your NewsRead More

Filed Under: Business, City Of Detroit, Development, Doing Good, East Riverfront, Education, Rivertown

LISTEN: Previewing TedXDetroit With Terry Bean & Shawn Lee

Sep 18, 2018 by Daily Detroit Staff

TedXDetroit is returning for a 10th year on Wednesday, September 26. But what can you expect at this day-long conference about ideas worth spreading? Sven Gustafson sat down with Terry Bean and …

LISTEN: Previewing TedXDetroit With Terry Bean & Shawn LeeRead More

Filed Under: City Of Detroit, Culture, Doing Good, Things To Do

53 Finalists Named In Knight Arts Challenge, Final Prize Is Share Of $3 Million

Aug 23, 2018 by Jer Staes

53 finalists were named on Thursday for the Detroit Knight Arts Challenge. They are all in the running for a share of $3 million. The the grant contest is funded by the John S. and James L. Knight …

53 Finalists Named In Knight Arts Challenge, Final Prize Is Share Of $3 MillionRead More

Filed Under: City Of Detroit, Culture, Doing Good

Detroit Institute Of Arts To Hold Their First Adoption Event Sunday

Aug 20, 2018 by Jer Staes

The Detroit Institute of Arts. Daily Detroit File Photo.

Dogs and Degas apparently do go together. The Detroit Institute of Arts is holding their first-ever animal adoption event. The event is with the Michigan Humane Society on the DIA’s north lawn on …

Detroit Institute Of Arts To Hold Their First Adoption Event SundayRead More

Filed Under: City Of Detroit, Doing Good, Midtown

LISTEN: Meet Detroit City Lacrosse w/ Christianne Sims Malone

Jul 30, 2018 by Sven Gustafson

One of North America's oldest sports is lacrosse. The sport, a creation of Native Americans and First Nations, has seen a resurgence as of late. Among that? A program for youth. So on the Daily …

LISTEN: Meet Detroit City Lacrosse w/ Christianne Sims MaloneRead More

Filed Under: City Of Detroit, Doing Good

Michigan Glass Project’s Live Glassblowing Festival Returns To The Russell Industrial Center This Weekend

Jul 19, 2018 by Shianne Nocerini

Today on the News Byte Jeremy Ross, the Artist Liaison with the Michigan Glass Project joins us to talk about Michigan Glass Project and the upcoming Live Glassblowing and Arts Festival this weekend. …

Michigan Glass Project’s Live Glassblowing Festival Returns To The Russell Industrial Center This WeekendRead More

Filed Under: City Of Detroit, Doing Good, Events, Fun, Podcasts, Russell Industrial

Bike Ride Fundraiser This Weekend For Joe Louis Greenway Rail-To-Trail Loop

Jun 20, 2018 by Sven Gustafson

The Detroit Greenways Coalition will hold a group bike ride Sunday to create awareness and raise money to build a 26-mile rail-to-trail greenway loop in the city. The Joe Louis Greenway is a …

Bike Ride Fundraiser This Weekend For Joe Louis Greenway Rail-To-Trail LoopRead More

Filed Under: City Of Detroit, Doing Good, Hamtramck, Health, Highland Park

Help Clean Up 8 Mile This Saturday, June 16

Jun 12, 2018 by Daily Detroit Staff

A daily 15 minute podcast that pushes Detroit's conversation forward with news & interviews

The Eight Mile Boulevard Association is looking for some help sprucing up the namesake thoroughfare. Volunteers are being sought for the 2018 Hands On 8 Mile community cleanup and flower-planting …

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Filed Under: City Of Detroit, Doing Good, Podcasts

Jason Hall Quits Slow Roll, Talks About What’s Next

May 31, 2018 by Karen Dybis

Jason Hall is retiring – sort of. The co-founder of Detroit’s beloved Slow Roll is stepping down from his role as the public personality behind the city’s now-famous neighborhood bicycle ride. Slow …

Jason Hall Quits Slow Roll, Talks About What’s NextRead More

Filed Under: City Of Detroit, Doing Good, Fun, News, Podcasts Tagged With: Jason Hall, Slow Roll

LISTEN: How Mama Shu Is Saving One Of America’s Most Blighted Blocks

May 13, 2018 by Daily Detroit Staff

What do you do when a neighborhood… and your city… crumble? Leave? Throw your hands up? Not Mama Shu. She’s taken tragedy — the death of her son by a hit and run driver, Jakobi Ra — and turned that …

LISTEN: How Mama Shu Is Saving One Of America’s Most Blighted BlocksRead More

Filed Under: Development, Doing Good, Podcasts Tagged With: Cities, Communities, Highland Park, Mama Shu, Neighborhood, podcast, Revitalization

News Byte Podcast: PGA Tour Coming To The Motor City, Growing Detroit’s Young Talent & More

May 8, 2018 by Daily Detroit Staff

Here's your Daily Detroit News Byte Podcast for Tuesday, May 8, 2018. Development gets moving at the corner of Michigan and Trumbull...   The PGA Tour looks like it's coming to Detroit. What …

News Byte Podcast: PGA Tour Coming To The Motor City, Growing Detroit’s Young Talent & MoreRead More

Filed Under: CBD, City Of Detroit, Corktown, Development, Doing Good, Education, Food + Drink, Sherwood Forest, University District

Plans Emerge For The New Girl Scouts Of Southeastern Michigan’s Headquarters In Detroit

May 2, 2018 by Shianne Nocerini

Now that cookie season is over, you might not think much about the Girl Scouts...unless you have a kid involved in a troop. But there are 32,000 girls and adult volunteers involved with the Girl …

Plans Emerge For The New Girl Scouts Of Southeastern Michigan’s Headquarters In DetroitRead More

Filed Under: City Of Detroit, Doing Good, Eastern Market

PODCAST: A Streetcar With Much To Be Desired, Giant Star Wars Photo & More

May 1, 2018 by Daily Detroit Staff

This is your Daily Detroit News Byte for Tuesday, May 1. Here's what we're talking about today. New data shows struggles for the QLINE (LINK: Bridge Michigan). The team talks about the missed …

PODCAST: A Streetcar With Much To Be Desired, Giant Star Wars Photo & MoreRead More

Filed Under: CBD, City Of Detroit, Development, Doing Good, New Center, Things To Do, Transit

PODCAST – Detroit: Become Human, The Largest Robotics Competition In The World Comes To Detroit, Daffodils & More

Apr 23, 2018 by Daily Detroit Staff

Here’s your Daily Detroit News Byte For Monday, April 23, 2018 recorded in beautiful Grand Circus Park. A video game set in Detroit, "Detroit: Become Human" is about to launch. A playable demo …

PODCAST – Detroit: Become Human, The Largest Robotics Competition In The World Comes To Detroit, Daffodils & MoreRead More

Filed Under: City Of Detroit, Doing Good, Education, Policy, Tech, Transit, Wayne County Tagged With: Daffodils, Detroit Become Human

Gleaners Women’s Power Breakfast Kicks Off Million Meals Match Campaign On Thursday, April 19

Apr 14, 2018 by Shianne Nocerini

Currently one in five Michigan children face hunger. Nearly 300,000 school aged children who live in southeast Michigan are at risk of not having enough food to eat. That number is staggering and …

Gleaners Women’s Power Breakfast Kicks Off Million Meals Match Campaign On Thursday, April 19Read More

Filed Under: Business, City Of Detroit, Doing Good, Midtown

Happy Hour Podcast: Fighting Hunger In Metro Detroit With Gleaners

Apr 14, 2018 by Daily Detroit Staff

Hunger is a real challenge throughout metro Detroit, and an organization at the front of dealing with that challenge is Gleaners. Sven Gustafson has Children's Hospital of Michigan CEO Luann Thomas …

Happy Hour Podcast: Fighting Hunger In Metro Detroit With GleanersRead More

Filed Under: Doing Good, Podcasts

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