At the end of the Vietnam War in 1975, several Vietnamese families came to the United States as refugees to start anew. One of those families came to Christ the King parish on Grand River. The parishioners welcomed the Tran family and helped them become established in their new home in Detroit. The Trans were…
A good way to learn about someone is to check out the titles on their bookshelves. Charles McGee’s crowded bookshelves have titles like Chinese Cooking. Metal Working, Picasso, Ancient Egyptian History, and Gardening. In short, Charles’ interests vary widely and he has been curious his entire life. A life-long study has been how nature, the…
Before coming to Detroit, Robert Onnes, or Rob, was an established sculptor of steel and copper in Whangaparaoa, outside of Aukland, New Zealand. He had group and solo shows that featured his graceful, solid, and organic sculptures of skua birds, kiwi, large aboriginal profiles, and other sculptures that echoed the features and treasures of New…
An informed, involved community is a safe, strong community, and it is GRDC’s Community Security Program’s goal to inform and involve as many residents of Grandmont Rosedale as possible in keeping Grandmont Rosedale a great place to live. One of the main concerns for any community is safety. The most effective strategy for addressing any…
73 years ago, when John Hanson moved to North Rosedale Park, things looked a little different in the neighborhood. Mr. Hanson remembers Contra Dancing at the Clubhouse – also known as the Community House – and walking just a few short blocks to local Cooke Elementary. He was six years old when he moved into…
Home values are rising in the Grandmont Rosedale area, boosted by GRDC’s home renovation program. Interest from home buyers is higher than it has been in years, pushing values up more than 25% in the last year alone. “Our renovation projects have played a significant role in the market turn-around,” said GRDC Executive Director Tom…
When she was four years old, Trudie Strale contracted polio and spent the next several summers on Harsens Island in a cast. Her grandfather and father were Tiger fans and often listened to the games on the radio. “I learned to love baseball too,” Trudie says. Her lifelong devotion to the Tigers proves this. It…
Just over four years ago, Marilyn Walker’s husband of 42 years took her out to dinner and, at the end, gave her an envelope with keys in it. “It’s yours to do what you want,” he said. “The deed was paid in full. You know you love to cook…” he hinted. Marilyn had retired from…
Grand River WorkPlace, located at 19120 Grand River, hosts numerous workshops and seminars throughout the year geared toward supporting small business growth. Here are a few upcoming events: Grand Circus and Grand River WorkPlace are hosting a free Introduction to Coding Workshop. On Thursday, December 10 from 6 – 9pm at WorkPlace, attendees will learn…
After many community meetings, and with the support of all five area neighborhood associations, a petition drive to establish a Special Assessment District in the Grandmont Rosedale community is underway. If established, the Special Assessment District would provide 24/7 security patrol services and comprehensive street and sidewalk snow removal throughout the residential areas of Grandmont…