Watch Saturdays at 7 amHost Lisa Germani highlights the best of Metro Detroit every Saturday.
Community Connect: ThanksgivingOn this week's Community Connect - We kickoff to the holiday season with Thanksgiving and organizations dedicated to helping others in the community - Watch Saturday 7am on CW50
Community Connect: Veteran AppreciationOn this week's Community Connect – We honor our nation's veterans through organizations they've founded to help others who have come home from war - Watch Saturday 7am on CW50.
Community Connect: Halloween 2021On this week's Community Connect - We celebrate Halloween with spooky attractions, trick-or-treating destination for families, and a look inside the world of a paranormal investigator. We also catch up with Teacher's Pet on a November event emceed by our very own Karen Carter.
Community Connect: Blindness AwarenessOn this week's Community Connect –We shine a light on living with blindness, and hear from organizations that help the community - Watch Saturday 7am on CW50
Community Connect: Bullying PreventionOn this week's Community Connect – We hear the personal story of student bullied in school for her religion, and two experts share how our society can prevent the behaviors that lead to bullying.
Community Connect: Breast Cancer AwarenessOn this week’s Community Connect – Breast Cancer Awareness. Each October, we see a very powerful display of solidarity among the people of our community, in the battle against the disease.
Community Connect: Volunteering & ALS AwarenessOn this week's Community Connect - Volunteers are the backbone of non-profits and community organizations like Life Remodeled, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Forgotten Harvest. We get a look at what the volunteers do for these organizations, their importance to organizations, and how you can get involved. Then, we highlight this weekend's Walk N’ Roll for ALS at Kensington Park with our friends from ALS of Michigan.
Community Connect: Hispanic Heritage MonthOn this week’s Community Connect, we recognize Hispanic Heritage Month. We explore personal stories from several generations of activists and immigrants whose families have cultivated colorful legacies, by establishing communities here in Southwest Detroit.
Community Connect
Paramita Sound Combines Record Shop, Wine Bar In Long-Awaited ReopeningAndrey Douthard, Owner of Paramita Sound, joins Jackie Paige on Community Connect to talk about how the idea came about to open a record shop like this, how music brings communities together, and the importance of small businesses to the city of Detroit.
Jennifer Lyle Takes Lush Yummies Pie Company Into National Recognition With Attention From Orpah WinfreyJennifer Lyle, Owner of Lush Yummies Pie Company, was featured in a special on-location piece to discuss the story behind the company, and why she decided to come back to Detroit to open the company.
Jevona Watson Opens Up Dream Coffee Shop in Hometown DetroitJevona Watson, Owner of Detroit Sip, joins Jackie Paige on Community Connect to talk about the idea behind the coffee shop and why it's important for small businesses to keep growing within the community.
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation Helps Small Businesses Turn Concepts Into RealityPierre Batton, Executive VP of Small Business Services at the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, joins Jackie Paige on Community Connect to talk about the importance of small business and how the DEGC helps Detroit keep that industry growing.
Building A Foundation For A Culinary, Health-Focused Future For Our Youth At Detroit Food AcademyTiffany Brown, Program Director of Detroit Food Academy, joins Jackie Paige on Community Connect to talk about each program hey offer and how the skills learned by each student helps them in everyday life and into their future.
Pathways Academy Building Supportive, Caring Educational Environment For Young ParentsAlfred Greene, Director of Pupil Accounting and Recruiting for Pathways Academy, joins Jackie Paige on Community Connect to talk about the programs they offer for young parents and how he personally got involved in the school to help these kids.
Street Beat
Street Beat: Elder CareOn this week’s “Street Beat,” host Amyre Makupson helps to lessen the stress of aging as we learn how to embrace the Golden Years.
Street Beat: Giving ThanksAs we prepare for the Thanksgiving season, “Street Beat” host Lisa Germani helps to highlight community leaders going above and beyond to give back and gets a sneak peek at The Parade Company.
Street Beat: Veterans DayOn this week’s “Street Beat,” Amyre Makupson helps to honor the Men, Women and Service Dogs that have served our nation in times of war and peace
