SOUTHWEST DETROIT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION – The current installation is by local artists Erik Howard and Lisa Luevanos. Both born and raised in Southwest Detroit, the two photographers ! bring a unique perspective into the community through film.
Cinco de Mayo Parade Route and Festivities Altered For 2010
DETNEWS.com – Officials with the Mexican Patriotic Committee that stages the events said the changes, which include a shorter parade route, are the biggest in more than 20 years of organizing the festivities and follow unrelated violence during last year’s parade.
Ambassador Bridge History and Construction Photos
DETNEWS.com – The Photo Gallery featured the Ambassador Bridge for its 80th anniversay in 2009 with a pictoral history depicting the construction of the bridge and various other historical points in its history.
Local Diversity-Themed Photography Noticed Nationally
The Arab American News – In SURA Arts Academy, students in grades six through eight from Dearborn and southwest Detroit are loaned new digital cameras; professional photographers then instruct the children on their operation during weekly sessions
Maybury Teacher Wishes For Technology and Language Learning
WWJ 950AM – Carolyn Lomas of Maybury Elementary School asks that more technology be brought into classrooms. The Southwest Detroit 4th grade teacher also believes more U.S. educators should learn to speak and teach foreign languages.
Death Of Student and Family In Fire Remembered
Detroit News – A family who died in a house fire a year ago in southwest Detroit was remembered this week with a fire awareness assembly at the Cesar Chavez Academy.
‘Inferno’ On Lawndale And Vernor To Open In June
ModelDMedia.com – His menu will feature food culled from the cuisines of Cuba, Spain, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Chile and Argentina. “It will be an alternative to what you are accustomed to in Mexicantown,”
Southwest Detroit Celebrates Cinco de Mayo In 2008
Detroit News – The day commemorates a May 5, 1862, battle with the French Army over a Mexican-held fort (Mexico held on), and recognizes those who fight against oppression… The parade was filled with red, white and green decorated floats, costumed dancers and oldsters and school kids alike.
District-Elected Council Could Benefit Southwest Detroit
Detroit News – Huge swaths of the city, such as southwest Detroit with its vibrant Mexican population… don’t have council members living close by.
Bridging Communities Creates New Housing In Springwells Neighborhood
ModelDMedia.com – The Springwells Townhomes development is 24 rental units on three scattered sites, 11 of which will be reserved for grandparents raising grandchildren.
