It’s an interesting story, that of Rich Castillo. The path from ballroom dancing lessons at the North Rosedale Park Community House to an underwater stand-off with a male sea lion weighing in at 1000 lb.s is unusual and unusually interesting. While his footwork was no help in that situation, he did manage to escape unharmed,…
Submitted by Kathy Garrett When Grandmont #1 resident Annie Mae Holt retired three years ago from her position as an eighth grade English Language Arts teacher in the Detroit Public Schools, she “was concerned that there wouldn’t be enough to do.” Today, her days are filled with volunteering with the Wayne County Health Care Authority…
Detroit is a city that, more than many others, bears the scars of housing inequities. Segregation, vacant homes, and low housing values are just a few of the issues Detroiters struggle with as a result of unfair policies. The Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion wants to hear people’s stories as part of its “Healing…
Who doesn’t love getting flowers on Valentine’s Day? You can make someone’s day and support Grandmont Rosedale Development Corporation’s Vacant Property Task Force with the 2nd Annual Rose Sale fundraiser. For $5, you can have one rose hand-delivered to your sweetheart, neighbor, or friend within the Grandmont- Rosedale neighborhood, along with your personal message on…
Plan now to see the Park Players’ spring musical Dreamgirls by Henry Krieger and Tom Eyen! With a exquisitely talented cast, this performance is sure to dazzle audiences from Old Redford to New Baltimore! Get your tickets now! Based upon real-life experiences of R&B acts such as The Supremes, The Shirelles, and James Brown, Dreamgirls…