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“The Social Hour leads to creative partnerships and builds instant trust.” — Ashu Ahluwalia, Dhaba Indian Kitchen For the past 14 years, Ashu Ahluwalia and her husband Parbhat Ahluwalia have owned and operated Dhaba Indian Kitchen, offering traditional North Indian/Punjabi cuisine, currently at Livonia’s Laurel Park Place Mall Food Court among other venues. “My husband’s a chef.

Felicia Lasher was watching for Rx Kids to come to her community. When it did, she was in labor at the hospital. She filled out the paperwork while giving birth, and, before leaving the hospital, she was approved. When Michigan launched Rx Kids in Flint in 2024, the idea was simple: trust parents.

At On the Rise Academy (OTR), Chief Human Resources Officer Ben Jackson introduces Detroit’s future educators to next-level certification and training. Equipped with concentrated guided coaching, cost-free tuition, guaranteed post-completion job placement and competitive pay, the homegrown alternative certification program is single-handedly redefining educator development in the Motor City.

Detroit’s creative community will come together this weekend for the return of the Summer Bliss Music & Arts Festival, a two-day celebration of music, visual art, food, entrepreneurship and Detroit culture. The festival will take place this Friday and Saturday – August 21st and 22nd – at Detroit’s Tangent Gallery, bringing local and national performers, DJs, artists, vendors and community organizations together for an event designed to spotlight Detroit’s creative talent.

Sponsored by JPMorganChase When it comes to personal finance, most of us think about goals—saving for a home, paying off debt, or launching a business. But financial wellness isn’t just about reaching milestones; it’s about the habits and choices we make every day. It’s a practice, and like any practice, it gets stronger with personalized guidance, practical support and trusted resources.

Read this story in English here. عندما ظهرت في يونيو مزاعم بأن منشأة لرعاية الأطفال في مقاطعة ماكومب تلقّت بصورة غير سليمة أكثر من مليون دولار من أموال الولاية المخصّصة لرعاية الأطفال، انتشرت الادعاءات سريعاً عبر الإنترنت وأعادت إشعال نقاشات مألوفة حول الاحتيال والهدر والإساءة في برامج المساعدة العامة. غير أن ثمة مشكلة واحدة. فوفقاً لدائرة ميشيغان للتعليم المستمر والتقدّم والإمكانات (MiLEAP)، كانت المزاعم كاذبة.

As one of Detroit’s historic colleges closed its doors and a global pandemic dominated headlines, The School at Marygrove ushered in a new chapter of cutting-edge education while the rest of the world sheltered in place. With the first sixth-grade class debuting during the 2026-27 school year, the first-of-its-kind Detroit P20 partnership continues its mission of ensuring the success of Detroit’s children from early childhood through college and career.

Jeffrey Carter has struggled to find his own housing since being released on parole late last year after 39 and a half years in prison. He is currently living in transitional housing in Detroit, pictured here. Steve Koss This story is part of a series that highlights the challenges and solutions around housing in Southeast Michigan and is made possible through underwriting support from the Oakland County (Region L) Regional Housing Partnership.

“I’m one of the wealthiest people you’re gonna ever meet, but I’m the cheapest person you’re gonna meet, too,” said investor and financial coach, Chris Sain. “I’m caked up, but you won’t ever see me stunting. But I’m gonna bless the community.” With 1.11 million YouTube followers, Sain, 43, has evolved into one of the internet’s most followed and relied on financial coaches.

Block by Block is a solutions journalism series that is supported by CEDAM, Michigan CDFI, and Invest Detroit, and is focused on community development leaders and initiatives in Michigan. Having quality, affordable childcare doesn’t just have an impact on parents and families, it affects the workforce as well. When working parents cannot access or afford childcare, they are not able to show up as fully in their careers or communities.