Grandmont Rosedale Development Corporation’s new Economic Development Manager is Kiki Louya—a chef and restauranteur who grew up in our very own Rosedale Park. From her beginnings in Rosedale Park (which she aptly describes as a “village”), Kiki’s ambition, skills, and knowledge have propelled her to non-profit organizations in New York, world-class kitchens in Chicago and,…
Their names are Sharon, Ruth, Sue, Colleen, Carol, Nancy, and Patti. They are sisters who love to craft, sew, and quilt – hence the name “The Seven Sisters of the Cloth.” For the third year, they will participate in Shop small in GRANDmont Rosedale, the Shop Small Saturday event that will take place on Saturday,…
Town Hall Caffé owner Lindsey Marr did not get into the coffee shop business because she thought it would be easy. She didn’t open her doors because she thought it would be simple. She became owner of the Town Hall Caffé, 19180 Grand River, on January 1, 2019 because she wanted to be a part…
One of the best known features of Grandmont Rosedale is our beautiful, historic homes. Brick and stone, leaded glasses windows and stained glass windows are common features, and the architecture is as varied as it is beautiful. It’s hard to find two homes that are alike. It’s guaranteed that you won’t find another home that’s…
Years ago, Deborah LaViolette’s family was grateful for the Property Tax Exemption Program as it enabled her mother to remain in her home. This past summer, Deborah (on the far right in the photo), was a member of a Neighbor to Neighbor team that went door to door in several communities in and near Grandmont…
After living in New York City for several years, Peter Fletcher finds that Detroit, specifically his home in Grandmont Rosedale, is “calmer, quiet, more conducive for learning and practicing.” In fact, Peter says “I’m a better artist here than I was in New York.” As Peter makes his living performing classical guitar, giving about 100…
103 years is a long time. It’s a long time to collect loved ones, experiences, and stories. Grandmont Rosedale resident Luneata Grace (or “Gracie”) Hite is 103 and she has no shortage of all three. If a sign of a life well-lived is how well you are loved, then Gracie has indeed lived well. Gracie…
Paulette Washburn was chatting with others members of the babysitting co-op at the Rosedale Park June Day in 1984 when she heard that the Music School was up for sale. The Music School was a house a couple of blocks from where Paulette and her husband Ben lived. Like many people in the neighborhood, they…
On Thursday, May 16 there will be a presentation by the Detroit Institute of Art entitled Behind the Seen: In Our Own Voice African American Art. The talk will provide an opportunity to examine the issues of race, gender, politics, and culture from the DIA collection. The talk is sponsored by GRDC, Pages Bookshop, and…
For close to four years, GRDC board of director Charlotte Wright has brought expertise, dedication, and perhaps most of all, her impressive work ethic to help make Grandmont Rosedale the wonderful neighborhood it is, and GRDC one of Detroit’s oldest and most effective Community Developments Corporations. Charlotte was asked to serve on the GRDC board…