Wendy and Dominique Da’Cruz are building a Black woman-owned food brand with an emphasis on plant-based eating and community values.
Business
Posted inBusiness
Mass transit wins big in new plan to retool Michigan corporate subsidies
The Michigan Legislature seems ready to redirect much of its billion dollar incentive spending toward building more mass transit and other community projects. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appears open to the idea.
Posted inBusiness, Health and Welfare
How Detroit People’s Food Co-op is uplifting Detroiters through food
Around three in four Detroiters may not have access to healthy foods regularly; the co-op is working to change that.
Posted inBusiness
Michigan cannabis shops could make more money when weed is reclassified
The U.S. is recommending that marijuana be reclassified as a less dangerous drug, and that could mean cannabis shops could make more money.
Posted inBusiness
Imagining the future of BridgeDetroit’s engagement
We must be more than a newsroom – we must be a public service.
Posted inBusiness
A thank you to Orlando Bailey
So much of our success, in the short span of four years, owes to what Orlando imagined, what he dreamed, and what he executed.
Posted inBusiness
BridgeDetroit Engagement Director Orlando Bailey to head up Outlier Media
It’s been a distinct privilege to serve at an organization that honors residents with a listening ear and action, Orlando writes.
Posted inArts & Culture, Business
Expanded food options, hours for Ramadan bring community together
In the last decade there has been exponential growth in Metro Detroit in the number of late-night food options for those observing Ramadan.
Posted inBusiness
District Detroit parking lots to remain untouched in 2024
Developers said challenges with financing commercial office developments will push back construction on surface lots outside Comerica Park.
Posted inBusiness, Environment
Stellantis to pay $84K for air quality violations at Detroit’s Jefferson North plant
In addition to the fine, the consent order will require Stellantis to report any emissions violations to the state over the next three years.