by Hayley Orzech | Mar 30, 2026 | Arts & Culture, Community Transformation, Detroit - District 6, East Side Neighborhoods, Empowering Detroit, Energy Future, Environment, People, Places, Planet, Uncategorized, Wayne County, West Side Neighborhoods, Your Neighborhood
In 1976, Cassandra Thomas made a sweet potato cookie to satisfy her new husband Jeffery’s sweet tooth, and in doing so, she created a legacy. In 1987, the Thomases debuted Cassandra’s sweet potato cookies at the Rosedale Park 30 Block Yard Sale. Within just...
by Amanda Passage | Mar 23, 2026 | People, Progress, Washtenaw County, Your Neighborhood
When a community comes together around a shared purpose, the results can be powerful. That was certainly the case in Saline, where the Mrs. Tu Memorial Fundraising Campaign recently exceeded its $15,000 goal – thanks to the generosity of local residents, the Tu family...
by David Akerly | Mar 17, 2026 | Our People, People
When old man winter hits us with snow and ice, you need to take extra precautions with natural gas meters, appliances and equipment. That’s because snow and ice can cause two dangerous situations: Gas leaks and Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning. Accumulated snow can...
by Hayley Orzech | Mar 10, 2026 | Community Transformation, Energy Efficiency, Energy Future, People, Planet, Your Neighborhood, Your Power
Our clean energy future relies on several factors, including renewable energy development, efficient energy generation and usage, and something that may surprise you… Energy storage. If you think about it, most of us already participate in energy storage on a...
by Amanda Passage | Jan 1, 2026 | People, Uncategorized, Your Neighborhood
With frigid temperatures sweeping the state, DTE is reminding customers that warming centers are available to provide relief from the cold. Each location is subject to availability and capacity restrictions – please call in advance for current information and...
by Dominique Hicks | Nov 11, 2025 | People, Your Neighborhood
For Manish J., owner of Third Coast Spray Foam in Fruitport, running a small insulation business is about building trust with customers. Since 2017, his company has served homes, businesses and even shipping containers across West Michigan. But like many small...
