If you live, work, or drive through Grandmont Rosedale, you know that there’s a lot of construction happening on Grand River. Just what those changes are can get a bit confusing though, and even cause some concern. The Grand River Streetscape Project is quite an undertaking with many different changes coming to the commercial corridor,…
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…
The ethos of Ariya’s Apparel and Accessories can be summed up as stylish, modern, and modest. Owner Akeya Muhammad infused these qualities into her pop-up store in the Grand River WorkPlace, which she ran from April-September 2019. Music flowed from a portable speaker, clothes and handbags were carefully arranged on racks and shelves, and a…
Over its 30 year history, GRDC has had some amazing AmeriCorps VISTAs (sort of like domestic Peace Corps workers), who have pitched in, worked hard, learned a lot, taught a lot, and then took their experience at GRDC with them to their next adventures. Some have even become staff members at GRDC. Our AmeriCorps VISTAs…
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…
Karate has been a part of Eugene Plowden’s life for just about as long as he can remember. Although karate has become a family business, it didn’t start out that way. It was Eugene’s grandfather’s idea that his boys take karate. Eugene’s father (also named Eugene) was the first to sign up. Then his father…
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…
For eight years Nakita Thurmond-Simpson has delivered mail in Minock Park. Before coming to Minock Park, Nakita carried mail for nine years, most weeks adding some subbing time to her regular route. Nakita subbed in Minock Park for six months and got to know the community. She knew that if the area ever came up…
Ever since she was a little girl, Karynthia Story has loved cooking. Wanting to use her talent in the kitchen, she decided to venture into the world of food professionally. Karynthia said she was blessed to grow up in a home where her mother cooked fresh food from scratch. In fact, she had never even…
Returning visitors and vendors at the Northwest Detroit Famers’ Market have seen a new face helping run the show this year, Market Manager Elyse Wolf. From small details like choosing the music playlist to helping customers and vendors with any issues, Elyse has been an important part of this season’s Market. Elyse, a West Bloomfield…