Brandi Calhoun

Brandi Calhoun
109 POSTS0 COMMENTS

Latest Stories

From reading lessons to class sizes: What Michigan’s new school budget means for your child

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. The state budget Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed last week included transparency requirements...

Where to score free stuff when the Detroit Lions win, including food and even furniture

If you love free and discounted stuff, then you have another reason to root on the Detroit Lions when they take the field next. A...

This Rochester Hills park is a nature-inspired wonderland for kids of all abilities

Innovation Hills Park is more than just a place for kids to swing and slide. It's a huge nature-inspired wonderland in the middle of...

Girl Scouts in Metro Detroit: How to join, find troops and get started

If your child is curious, creative and ready to make new friends, the Girl Scouts of Metro Detroit offer endless opportunities to grow, lead...

Check out this list of the 30 highest-rated specialty museums in Michigan

Michigan’s museums are as diverse as the state itself. Beyond the big institutions and art halls, you’ll find hidden gems that celebrate everything from...

From drills to game day, these are Detroit’s best basketball clinics for growing players

Detroit has a proud basketball tradition — and plenty of places for young athletes to build their skills. Whether your player is new to...

Several Detroit schools outpace all others in state in reducing chronic absenteeism

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with...

Detroit diners rated local chicken wing spots and these are the top pics

A staple of backyard parties, family gatherings and watch parties, chicken wings have brought family and friends together for decades with their hot sauces,...

Detroit school district approves proposed charter school for struggling youth

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with...

Top private colleges in Michigan — rankings, programs and what sets them apart

Almost all the oldest universities in the United States are private colleges. Harvard and St. John's College, for example, were both founded before the...

How a $180M Detroit plan will improve school routes, parks and housing for families

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. On a recent July day, a group of adults took to...

The best county for families in Michigan? Hint: It’s just outside Detroit

Oakland County has been named the best county to raise a family in Michigan, according to a new survey from Niche. Stacker compiled a list...