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African woman wearing colorful clothing and an elegant church crown hat, sitting in a white chair in front of a black-and-white patterned background. The photo is in a yellow background.

Meet Afua Osei-Bonsu, this month’s featured Detroit Documenter

by Lynelle Herndon July 5, 2023July 5, 2023

Five actors stand on stage, with one at a podium. Behind them, a screen that displays a cartoon living room with text that reads, “Should Dot take the risk and see what adventure lies ahead?” with options of “Yes” or “No.”

Experience Detroit housing challenges through participatory play ‘Dot’s Home Live’

by Miriam Marini June 29, 2023October 30, 2023

Gray smoke shrouds buildings in the distance. In the foreground, a placid gray-blue river runs next to a white concrete boardwalk with shiny metal railings.

Community, Detour, Explainers, How to Detroit, Safety and Policing

A Detroiter’s guide to wildfire smoke

by Koby Levin June 28, 2023July 27, 2023

ALT Crowd holding a yoga pose — a lunge with an extended arm — standing on multicolor mats on a plaza. They are surrounded by greenery with the Detroit River in view alongside the class.

Free yoga and cheap ways to get active in Detroit parks this summer

by Kate Abbey-Lambertz June 22, 2023June 21, 2023

Not sure where to sit? Ask the Detroit Bench Freak

by Aaron Mondry June 7, 2023October 11, 2023

Arms and bright swim caps appear above the water as several swimmers compete in a race in the Detroit River. Belle Isle Bridge and the Detroit skyline are visible in the distance.

Detour, Explainers, How to Detroit, How to Thrive, Safety and Policing

A Detroiter’s guide to swimming safety at Belle Isle

by Koby Levin June 6, 2023July 27, 2023

On a yellow background with text that says “Detroit Documenter of the month” is a photo of white woman wearing a black beret hat, red-rimmed circular eyeglasses, red lipstick, gold dangling earrings, patterned neck scarf and black-and-white plaid blazer with a pin button that says, “Whitney Docent, tips appreciated.”

Meet Yvonne Szymczak, this month’s featured Documenter

by Lynelle Herndon June 6, 2023July 5, 2023

Seven people wade in the shallows and relax on the beach, with calm waters and sun shining in a cloudless sky.

Community, Explainers, How to Detroit, Safety and Policing

What to know about the recent Belle Isle Beach closure

by Koby Levin June 2, 2023July 27, 2023

Person wearing glasses, brown hijab and blue nail polish using a blue watering can to water small trellised plants next to a window sill.

An Arab American heritage garden blooms on a Dearborn rooftop

by Minnah Arshad June 1, 2023May 31, 2023

Arms and bright swim caps appear above the water as several swimmers compete in a race in the Detroit River. Belle Isle Bridge and the Detroit skyline are visible in the distance.

Yes, it’s safe to swim at Belle Isle (most of the time)

by Koby Levin May 25, 2023October 11, 2023