America’s Thanksgiving Parade Clown Show is a Family Affair
More than 200 Distinguished Clowns walked the route for America's Thanksgiving Parade Thursday, many of them joined by family members on the route and in the grandstand.
Parade Company, Skillman Unveil Thanksgiving Parade Float Designed by Fifth Grader
The Parade Company and the Skillman Foundation unveiled the America's Thanksgiving Parade float created from the winning design of fifth-grader Harmony Henry.
Pancake Breakfast Kicks Off Thanksgiving Parade Season
The Parade Company used its 25th annual pancake breakfast to show off a new float and kick off the parade season.
Grand Rapids Homeless Shelters Open Community Center Aimed at Moving People Forward in Life
GRAND RAPIDS – Thanks to a collaboration between Dégagé Ministries and Mel Trotter Ministries, there will be a new facility in the Heartside area of downtown that aims to...
Fashion Show Helps Nonprofit Take ‘STEPS’ to Success
A sold-out fundraiser fuels STEP's programs to help adults with disabilities.
Ford Philanthropy Breaks Ground on New Ford Community Center in Tennessee
Ford Motor Company and Ford Philanthropy last week celebrated the groundbreaking of a new Ford Community Center in Stanton, Tenn., in collaboration with local partners, including United Way of West...
Boulevard Project Designed to Repair Economic Damage Done by Building of I-375
When I-375 was built, it caused great economic damage to areas like Black Bottom and Paradise Valley. A new project to turn the freeway into a boulevard is designed to fix that.
Parade Ambassadors Have Become Integral Part of Thanksgiving Reverie
For four decades, the Distinguished Clown Corps has been entertaining the crowds that line the street for America's Thanksgiving Parade.
New Detroit Conference Sheds Light on Racial Equity Issues
The third annua New Detroit Just Lead conference shone a light on a variety of issues surrounding racial equity.
Enthusiastic Crowd Helps APACC Top Fundraising Goal at Annual ‘Blood of the Dragon’ Event
Competing with a playoff baseball game downtown, the Asian Pacific American Chamber still pulled off a Blood of the Dragon event that topped its fundraising goal.
‘Costume Queen’ Dresses Thanksgiving Parade Clowns in Dapper Duds
For 40 years, Arlene King has made sure the Distinguished Clown Corps -- and anyone else marching in America's Thanksgiving Parade -- are properly dressed for the occasion.
Gilbert: Feds Could Help With Regional Transportation
Dan Gilbert, founder of Rocket Companies and the owner of the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers, recently talked about getting help from the federal government to establish regional transportation.
Investment, Population Continue to Lead City’s Renaissance
The Downtown Detroit Partneship's Community and Development Update shows increasing construction, population growth in Detroit.
Life Remodeled’s Six Day Project Revitalizes Local Neighborhoods
Thousands of volunteers helped revitalize dozens of vacant and abandoned homes during Life Remodeled's 14th annual Six Day Project.
Parade Clowns Ready to Step Up for Thanksgiving Fun
Longtime participants and newbies alike are ready to clown around at America's Thanksgiving Parade.
Longtime Nonprofit Leader Carpenter Announces Retirement, Names Successor
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Ronald McDonald House Charities West Michigan (RMHCWM) President & CEO Ellen Carpenter has announced her intention to retire after five years serving the region’s largest...
Henry Ford Health, Ascension Michigan Announce Closing Date for Proposed Joint Venture
Henry Ford Health and Ascension Michigan, who announced plans for a merger last fall, will close the deal Sept. 30.
Council Re|Sale Store in Berkley Announces 4,400 Square Foot Expansion, Showcase Fashion Event
SOUTHFIED, Mich. – Council Re|Sale (3297 W. 12 Mile Road in Berkley), one of the oldest resale shops in metro Detroit, will be expanding into the adjacent store, currently...
DDP Celebrates Campus Martius With 2nd Annual Party in the Park
DETROIT – The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) hosts its 2nd annual Party in the Park Thursday, Aug. 15, from 6:30-9 p.m. in the award-winning Campus Martius Park.
Contributions will benefit...
Bikes Descend on M1 Concourse for the M1 Cycling Classic
Hundreds of bikes and cyclists from USA Cycling licensed professional racers to casual riders will descend on M1 Concourse in Pontiac along Woodward Avenue, for the M1 Cycling Classic...
