The Metro: How is the Gordie Howe Bridge construction impacting residents?
The Gordie Howe International Bridge is expected to be complete in 2025. The bridge is being built in Detroit’s Delray...
The Metro: How is the Gordie Howe Bridge construction impacting residents?
The Gordie Howe International Bridge is expected to be complete in 2025. The bridge is being built in Detroit’s Delray...
The Metro: Cinco de Mayo history and celebrations in Southwest Detroit
This Sunday is Cinco de Mayo, a day that commemorates a significant event in Mexican history. On May 5, 1862, the...
Take a tour of Southwest Detroit for National Hispanic Heritage Month
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15) the City Institute is hosting guided tours in Southwest Detroit...
Detroit Today: Councilwoman Gabriela Santiago-Romero on current SW Detroit issues, future solutions
Detroit’s District 6, which includes Southwest Detroit, Corktown and Midtown, is one of Detroit’s most diverse areas, with large Latin...
Global Detroit’s Fiber Optics exhibit celebrates women artists
As part of Immigrant Heritage Month, Global Detroit’s Common Bond program is hosting Fiber Optics, an exhibit created by diverse...
Southwest Detroit Community CARE mutual aid group uplifted community during the pandemic
“Communities of Hope” features Detroiters from communities of color who have been looking for ways to persevere during the...
Detroit Symphony Orchestra holds free church performance with Latino residents in mind
Typically, patrons see Detroit Symphony Orchestra musicians play at Orchestra Hall in Detroit’s Midtown neighborhood. On Feb. 9, the show...
A New Short Film Shows How Air Pollution Affects a Detroit Family With Asthma
Southwest Detroit has dealt with air pollution for decades. Many people who live there have asthma, which they attribute to...
This Community Hosts an Annual Catholic Blessing For Semi Truck Drivers
It’s a Saturday afternoon in Southwest Detroit and 50 to 60 community members gather at Our Lady Queen of Angels church. It’s a...
City Official Reflects on Implementing Home Swap Program [Transcript]
Construction began this year on the Gordie Howe International Bridge that's being built by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)...
Mexican Folk Dancing Makes a Comeback
Folkloric dance has been has long been a part of maintaining Mexican culture in Southwest Detroit. A few years ago...