The 800 block of Boston Boulevard is a friendly place. Neighbors know each other and are proud of their large historic homes. But like so many other blocks in Detroit, the street is dotted with empty houses — most the result of foreclosures. For the neighbors who remain, the houses are sad reminders. Vanessa Johnson told us she misses the… Read more »
There are about 6,000 vacant structures in Detroit that are ready to be knocked down. But it can’t happen overnight. It takes money…and the process for removing these buildings is a lengthy one. Joann Street, between State Fair and Manning on Detroit’s east side, is a street of devastation. The houses are all vacant, abandoned, and vandalized. Arthur Edge is… Read more »
Warren is launching an “Adopt a Warren Park” Program that invites community groups to clean up any of the city’s 26 parks. The new program is part of Mayor Jim Fouts’ vision of “a cleaner city.” Business, church, community scouting and neighborhood groups can adopt a city park if they agree to clean a park four to six times… Read more »
Yelp is inviting people to explore Detroit with its “Passport to Midtown” program. The event is officially underway and runs through Wednesday, May 23rd with events for the whole family! Yelp’s lineup includes everything from beer tours and restaurant tastings to bike mechanic classes, so get out there and check it out! The 10-day celebration features over 30 businesses in… Read more »
In the minutes before school ends, things are quiet around Cody High School on Detroit’s west side. That’s when Calvin Colbert and Brothers on Patrol begin to watch for trouble. Every morning from 7:00 to 9:00, then in the afternoon from 2:00 to 4:00, volunteers drive through the Cody neighborhood. Calvin Colbert, director of the group, told us, “We… Read more »
A groundbreaking ceremony will be held Thursday to mark the start of construction of what will be the largest shopping center in the city of Detroit. The Gateway Marketplace shopping center at 8 Mile and Woodward will have a Meijer Supercenter, a Marshalls store and a K&G Fashion Superstore. It will also have a McDonald’s, Dots and a PNC Bank…. Read more »
In a recent survey, Detroiters said abandoned homes and vehicles — blight — is the second biggest problem in the city right behind crime. Blight is unsightly, it’s expensive and it can be dangerous, particularly for children. 8:05 AM on a typical school day students make their way to Wilkins Elementary School on Detroit’s east side. Their path takes… Read more »
If you haven’t been to Detroit’s Riverfront lately, next month may be the perfect time. The 6th annual Detroit River Days Festival is scheduled for Friday, June 22nd through Sunday, June 24th. The Detroit RiverFront Conservancy has announced an exciting line-up of new programming for the Festival. The three-day, family-friendly festival, presented by the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy, will feature first-ever… Read more »
More than 60,000 abandoned homes and other buildings litter the landscape of Detroit. Some of these dangerous eyesores are located right across the street from schools, and kids walk by them every day. This week on Action News at 7 p.m., Detroit 2020 begins a series of reports: Fighting Blight…and in one neighborhood, we get action. We talk with Detroit… Read more »
Detroit’s Midtown is one of the fastest growing sections of the city and Monday morning, that growth continued. Whole Foods formally broke ground on their newest location at the corner of Mack and John R. This is a big deal for the city of Detroit and Midtown in particular. With the Medical Center, Wayne State University and its central location,… Read more »
