Expanding Greenways
In 2013, work began on the long-awaited extension of the Dequindre Cut greenway. The landscaped hiking and biking path will continue north through the Eastern Market to Mack Avenue, where...
Jul 14th 2014
Serving LGBT Seniors
LGBT seniors face a range of unique inequalities as they age. As members of the LGBT community grow older, new hurdles arise that they may not have had to deal...
Jul 14th 2014
Measuring Creative Sector Impact
Good data can lead to better decision-making in public life. In 2013, the state of Michigan increased funding for the arts for the first time in more than 10 years....
Jul 14th 2014
Branding Detroit’s East Side
Detroit’s historic east-side neighborhoods have a lot to offer city dwellers. Think riverfront living, close proximity to downtown, diverse housing stock, and acres of parks and recreation spaces — including the...
Jul 14th 2014
Celebrating Hope
The Holocaust Memorial Center in Oakland County was honored to be selected as one of 11 sites (including the White House) to receive a sapling from the iconic chestnut tree...
Jun 14th 2014
Mar 25th 2014
Double Up Food Bucks Expands
Healthy Food Incentive Program Part of New Farm Bill In February a bipartisan team led by Michigan senator Debbie Stabenow achieved long-sought-after passage of the five-year, comprehensive Agricultural Act of...
Mar 24th 2014
Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra
Connecting with New Audiences at Farmers’ Markets Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra conductor Arie Lipsky takes questions from a recent KinderConcert audience. The 2-6 year olds enjoyed a 30-minute program of...
Mar 24th 2014
IXITI: The Experience Engine
Working on behalf of its 115 member organizations CultureSource has developed a brand for arts and culture that unites visual arts, history, science, music, theater, poetry and more under a...
Mar 24th 2014