The Grandmont Rosedale community will team up with University of Michigan students on Saturday, March 28th from 10 – 3 PM for the 16th Annual Detroit Partnership Day, (DP Day for short). DP Day is a student-run organization that pairs student volunteers from Ann Arbor with schools and non-profit organizations in Detroit. DP Day is their…
Robinson Realty and Management Group (RRMG) was the first business to sign up for office space at Grand River WorkPlace, when it opened earlier this year. WorkPlace was a natural fit for RRMG, which is led by long-time Grandmont Rosedale resident, Cheryl Davis and her two partners, Gaye Butler and LaToya Johnson-Fowlkes. Prior to leasing…
The Thursday, February 26 Neighborhood Safety Meeting featured a panel discussion on the topic “From Vacancy to Safety: Resources for You.” District #1 Manager Stephanie Young spoke with residents about vacancy issues that involve city of Detroit resources while GRDC’s Sustainable Communities Program Managers Chelsea Neblett and Becki Kenderes presented a perspective from GRDC’s Vacant…
Elias Donuts owner Hanna wants to be clear: “It’s not just about donuts. It’s about the people and treating them right.” He must be on to something, because he’s been in business at 19231 Grand River for more than 30 years. For many years Elias Donuts was a Dunkin’ Donuts, but it is now a…
Before he earned the title “Doctor,” Michael Hudgins was a kid growing up on Grandmont. He remembers growing up watching movies with his parents every Friday and Saturday night. His mother was a fan of Sir Graves Ghastly, so Dr. Hudgins’ knowledge of all types of movies, both new and old, is pretty vast. As…
Always Brewing Detroit was filled with girls and their parents last December for the Girl Scout Investiture, the end of the year ceremony recognizing the girls’ year of hard work and fun. Each group from the 7 year old Brownies up to the 16 year old Seniors assembled on the stage, recited the Girl Scout…
Rosedale Park resident Rashaunda Johnson has been giving manicures for more than 25 years. She has done nails in her basement and has rented space at others’ salons. Over the years, her skills as a manicurist have become widely known. She has had repeat customers for more than 20 years and they have followed her…
Elizabeth’s first production with Park Players was in 2005 in “The Wiz.” She made such an impression in her first play with the Park Players, several regular play goers have to think twice before they remember that her name is not Addaperle. Since her debut on the stage at the North Rosedale Park Community House,…
Aziza and Modreci (or Moe, for short) Draper are the owners of Detroit Shoe Repair, the recently opened business at 18716 Grand River. Moe and Aziza are excited to open shop in Grandmont Rosedale, especially since this is a kind of homecoming for Moe. Moe grew up on Artesian and looks forward to repairing not…
January has been an exciting month for GRDC’s Community Security Program! The Neighborhood Safety Meeting, hosted by the Crime Prevention Task Force with support from GRDC, took place January 22nd. Residents gathered at the North Rosedale Park Community House to hear presentations about accurately reporting suspicious activity to the police and to hear news about…