You know the expression “You can never have too many friends”? Well, My Grandmont Rosedale is going to test that phrase. Last week we officially hit 500 friends, and we want to keep the momentum going. Our Facebook page is not just about getting people to “like” us or “friend” us, however. The My Grandmont…
In 1958, three young Detroit men established the first African-American ski club in the United States. These men had skied before, but wanted to include after-ski activities where African-Americans would feel welcome. The wrote up a constitution, and named their ski club the “Jim Dandy Ski Club of Detroit” after rhythm and blues singer Lavern…
Ever hear of a towel cake? How about a diaper cake or a diaper wreath? Give up? They are clever, unique gift ideas for engaged couples, kids going off to college and new babies, and they just are some of the creations of April Cobb, owner of one of Grandmont Rosedale’s newest pop-up businesses, Tender…
Our city sidewalks will be busy sidewalks (at least the one along Grand River) this Thursday, Dec. 11 for the Grand River Winter Walk. Come shop, stroll and snack along Grand River from 5-9pm. Several vendors will be at Always Brewing Detroit, 19180 Grand River, offering a wonderful variety of locally made gifts. Lilacpop Art…
Thanks to the UrbanLIFT Community Grant Program of Wells Fargo Bank, GRDC was recently able to complete the renovation of three homes in Grandmont Rosedale. These three homes had all been vacant for at least 6 months prior to being acquired by GRDC and required extensive renovations. Without help from such funders as Wells Fargo,…
The lively drumming of Nanou Dijapo matched the buzz of Detroit pride as hundreds working to maintain and improve Detroit neighborhoods poured into the Grand Riverview Ballroom at Cobo Center. Over a dozen Grandmont Rosedale Development Corporation board members and staff attended the Annual Detroit Community Development Awards banquet to accept the honor of Community…