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Neighborhoods Day gave bad news a black eye

Neighborhoods Day gave bad news a black eyeAugust 13, 2012 by Luther Keith Comments (0)inShareOn Neighborhoods Day, I saw a city rise.No, not in bricks and mortar, or skyscrapers.But in the hearts and souls and sweat equity of thousands of people, city residents and suburbanites,...

Published on 8/16/2012, 7:17 PM by UDetroit Network | 0 comment(s)

Pay It Forward, Detroit’s Latest Rising Nonprofit

Pay It Forward, Detroit’s Latest Rising NonprofitBy Erin on Jul 19, 2012 Total Views : 144 Daily Views : 0 No CommentsWe’re big fans and a financial supporter of one of Detroit’s newest nonprofits, the Pay It Forward Initiative (PIFI). This program...

Published on 8/11/2012, 5:05 PM by UDetroit Network | 0 comment(s)

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A picture of Detroit collaboration

A picture of Detroit collaborationJuly 18, 2012 by Jerome Espy Comments (0)inShareThe Concert of Colors celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. All of the great, eclectic music and energy Detroiters have come used to and as always, a few surprises.In addition to the...

Published on 7/29/2012, 8:15 AM by UDetroit Network | 0 comment(s)

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Homeless in the D: Help from Chef Boy-R-Me

Homeless in the D: Help from Chef Boy-R-MeJuly 9, 2012 by Jerome Espy Comments (0)inShare We have all come across the homeless in the city and had thoughts or passed judgment on those we see. We may think, ”Why don’t they just get a job?” We may even glare and...

Published on 7/9/2012, 3:46 PM by Brian Pastoria | 0 comment(s)

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Southwest Solutions’ Stand Down helps struggling, homeless veterans get health care, jobs

Southwest Solutions’ Stand Down helps struggling, homeless veterans get health care, jobsMay 1, 2012 by Guest Blogger Comments (0)inShare2By John Van Camp, president, Southwest Solutions On the second Friday in April, about 500 veterans attended Stand Down 2012 in Detroit....

Published on 5/5/2012, 7:49 AM by UDetroit Network | 0 comment(s)

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'SNL' vet Seth Meyers to star in annual comedy benefit for Forgotten Harvest

SNL' vet Seth Meyers to star in annual comedy benefit for Forgotten HarvestApril 22, 2012 | Seth Meyers and Forgotten HarvestBy B.J. HammersteinDetroit Free Press staff writer FILED UNDER...

Published on 4/22/2012, 8:36 AM by UDetroit Network | 0 comment(s)

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Detroit businesses go blue in support of autism awareness

Detroit businesses go blue in support of autism awarenessApril 11, 2012 by Ashley Hennen Comments (0)inShare5Go blue took on a whole new meaning on April 2 when many Detroit area businesses joined theLight It Up Blue campaign and lit their buildings blue in support of...

Published on 4/12/2012, 7:15 AM by UDetroit Network | 0 comment(s)

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Children learn to squeeze lemonade into cash

Children learn to squeeze lemonade into cashApril 10, 2012 by Natalia Petraszczuk Comments (0)inShare2For many children opening a lemonade stand is their first try at making money. So why not turn that effort into a formal lesson in entrepreneurism?That’s the concept behind...

Published on 4/12/2012, 7:13 AM by UDetroit Network | 0 comment(s)

The Unshakable Strength of Ma Dukes

The Unshakable Strength of Ma DukesJ Dilla’s legacy is being propelled forward by the woman who brought him into the worldALICIA NAILSThis article was originally published in BLAC's June 2011 issue.Maureen Yancey’s late son, James “J Dilla” Yancy, was one of the most prolific hip hop...

Published on 3/1/2012, 8:29 PM by UDetroit Network | 0 comment(s)

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Detroit is aglow with a buzz

Detroit is aglow with a buzzFebruary 28, 2012 by Guest Blogger Comments (0)inShareBy Bud LieblerDowntown Detroit Aglow is the Downtown Detroit Partnership’s annual Thanksgiving fund raiser where all the city’s buildings are lit to celebrate the start of the holiday...

Published on 2/29/2012, 8:06 PM by Brian Pastoria | 0 comment(s)

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