This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Detroit riots, which engulfed the city in the summer of 1967. 50 years later, there are sections of the city which are still feeling the effects of the 67' rebellion. Not too far from where the riots began on 12th street and Clairmount, is the Dexter-Linwood neighborhood. The neighborhood isn't too far from downtown Detroit, where tens of millions of dollars have been invested over the past few years. However many residents of the neighborhoods outside of downtown feel like the investment dollars haven't made a difference for them. This is starting to change, with larger retailers making a comeback to the city's neighborhoods.

Non-profit organizations are also helping to revitalize some of Detroit's most neglected areas. One of those non-profits is "Life Remodeled." The organization invests $5M in a different Detroit neighborhood every year. This figure includes cash, labor and equipment. This week, the group cleaned up vacant lots, cut overgrown bushes, mowed grass, and removed debris. The volunteers focused on the area surrounding Central High School, the oldest high school in the state of Michigan. For more information about the latest project by Life Remodeled, please check out the full article here.