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Discover Downriver is proud to welcome Ken Welsch to our family of talented writers. As a lifelong Downriver…

Long before there was Downriver — even before there was Michigan — there was Brownstown Township. Back in the…

The Friends of the Detroit River (FDR) is a group dedicated to the restoration of the Detroit River through…

Woodhaven resident Rebecca Rose is an exceptional example of how to take a difficult (childhood) situation and…

George H.W. Bush Downriver ResidencyBy Bethany NewtonGrosse Ile used to be home to a Naval Air Station Base…

Kevin's contributions are found on some of our history pages, and you can read more here.

Downriver History Compiled by Local Man By Bethany NewtonWe have a different spin on this month’s Hometown…

A Mayor on the Move By Bethany NewtonMayor of Woodhaven, Patricia Odette, is a pretty hard woman to reach…

Downriver Gym Helping Veterans Through Physical Activity, Peer Support and Connection By: Bethany NewtonOver…

Wayne State Student Helping to Make Peace in Detroit By: Bethany NewtonWhen you’re a 19-year-old only in…

By Bethany NewtonWhen Downriver native Jake Weller of Southgate heard the news of Hurricane Harvey and the…

Happy Birthday Ecorse! By: Bethany NewtonFor a city that has not always been recognized as a viable and…

Downriver's One Stop Shop for Information By Bethany NewtonSupporting local businesses was the…