According to the Detroit Free Press, Grandmont Rosedale resident Marcus Elliot is a “saxophonist, composer, improviser, and educator based in Detroit, Michigan. Marcus is a 2020 Kresge Artist Fellow.” The New York Times: Marcus’ “compositions and improvisations are convincing and confident, evolved in touch and tone…Marcus Elliot represents next generation of jazz”. According to Detroit Metro…
Edward Long needed a new roof for quite some time. Edward remembers that he and his wife had talked about getting a new roof “after having some trouble with old the roof.” Edward has lived in Grandmont for 27 years, and he had been married for 28 years until his wife passed in 2021. Getting…
Eileen Frey is an outstanding citizen in the Grandmont Rosedale community. Anyone who has lived in the neighborhood for any significant amount of time has most certainly met Eileen. She recently received an award from Hannan Center called “The 70 Over Seventy Next Chapter Awards.” This award is given out to older citizens in the…
Ethan Kent’s mom Renee Kent thought it might be fun to check out the Community Rowing Day at the Detroit Boat Club on Belle Isle about a year and a half ago. People of color are underrepresented in rowing, so it seemed a great idea to find out more about the sport. “What Renee and…
Erma was the kind of kid who spent most of her time outside. Growing up on the northeast side of Detroit, Erma climbed trees, foraged in any green space she could find, found and brought home treasures like bugs and worms, played in the alleys, and came inside only when the streetlights came on. Erma…
What is the names of your business, and what are you selling? Samme’s Special Doggie Treats – homemade dog treats What are your social media handles, and if you have a website, what’s the address? IG: @sammesspecialdiggietreats How long have you been at it? Five years. What do you think are the three most important…
When GRDC’s Executive Director Mike Randall first moved into Grandmont Rosedale, he saw the similarities with Ypsilanti, his home town, and Detroit right away. According to Mike, both Ypsilanti and Detroit are filled with people who are “hard-working, friendly, and have a lot of pride for their city. People go hard for Ypsi, just like…
Whether he’s referring to his more recent woodworking projects or his early years as a building engineer in Detroit Public Schools, Phil’s aim has been the “practical use” of things – a custom made table, advocating to make healthcare affordable, or lending a hand at a neighborhood cleanup. The focus of Phil’s years on the…
Even before he started looking for homes, Phillip Simpson knew Grandmont Rosedale was “pretty cool. Tons of gorgeous houses.” Syretta, Phil’s wife, is, as Phil says, “a Zillow girl,” and she agreed that the houses were beautiful, but what they really wanted was a community. So they did some research. Phil looked specifically for neighborhood…
Cheryl Davis, Robinson Realty & Management Group, a woman, minority-owned business that assists municipalities and consumers with their real estate needs. What inspires you? I come from a family of entrepreneurs and owners and have diverse experience in other disciplines. Who is your ideal client? Our Agents can assist clients with various needs. Why did…