Welcome to History Lesson, a recurring feature in Model D led by local historian Jacob Jones, in which we delve deep into the annals of Detroit history and nerd out over a different topic each time.

Detroit Public Schools Community District students are proving that talent, hard work, and determination open doors. Together ...

Michigan's record-breaking $16 billion AI data center investment raises a bigger question: are we creating the next engine of ...

This story is part of a series exploring how parks serve as engines of exploration, education, play, and equity. It is made possible with support from Huron-Clinton Metroparks and the City of Detroit.

For more than 30 years, Bryan Jones had found himself in a difficult place in his life, and he couldn’t seem to get out. He’d spent those three decades thinking about how he got there and what he ...

A talented musician, student-athlete, and honor student, Zaraiyah Bell is proving that determination – not disability – defines what's possible.

“Where is she?” This question is asked nationwide, repeatedly. Maybe the reference is to someone’s best friend, student, niece, or even daughter. To ask this question is a nightmare for anyone who ...

Tom Woodman stands in front of a 3D-printed home in Detroit created by his company, Citizen Robotics, which is planning two developments in Pontiac. The company aims to reduce construction costs at ...

Detroit isn't waiting for Hollywood's approval. Filmmaker Dennis Reed II is helping redefine independent cinema, producing dozens of films and showcasing why the Motor City remains a blueprint for ...

Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library – View of a man looking at an elm tree on the grounds of the Main Library, Detroit Public Library. Jacob Jones Welcome to History Lesson, a new ...

Creating and preserving Michigan’s Pigeon River Country, known as “the Big Wild,” has involved a long, sometimes contentious dance between conservation and the pressures of the outside world. When the ...

With guidance from EPIC, Community Hospital was able to raise $5 million in five years to create Adventure Academy in Mesa County. This is on-site solution addresses the need for affordable, ...