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Saving Detroit’s Neighborhood Memories And History With Karen Dybis

Because of disinvestment, changing demographics and the construction of the new bridge to Canada, the Detroit neighborhood of Delray is disappearing. Local author Karen Dybis is working to preserve that history. If she’s successful, she could create a template for how the memories and stories of our entire city and region can live on for future generations. In this …

Russell Street Deli Is Closing. Is This Really A Comeback If We Lose Our Character?

It's a sad day for lovers of Eastern Market and a quirky deli that's beloved by many. Mark Kurlyandchik over at the Freep is reporting that Russell Street Deli in Eastern Market is closing September 28. The reason? A landlord/tenant dispute. I strongly suggest you give it a read. There's an impasse between Russell Street co-owner Ben Hall and landlord Sanford Nelson. …

HBO To Examine Empty Development Promises Of The District Detroit

The District Detroit was supposed to be a 50-block development that was going to change the landscape of downtown Detroit near Little Caesars Arena. Well, it has changed. It's now a sea of $40 parking lots and beautiful architectural husks as development timelines get blown again and again. Although there were a lot of promises made early on — and hundreds of millions in …

Le Petit Zinc Closing Sunday

Le Petit Zinc has been one of the cuter places in greater downtown Detroit. Focused on breakfast, brunch and lunch, the French-inspired and themed restaurant announced that it was closing tomorrow on Facebook. That's Sunday, April 21. https://www.facebook.com/LePetitZinc/photos/a.10151564567647127/10156043346692127/?type=3 The restaurant made its name for years as a …

Michigan To Get Our Next “Unicorn” Tech Company, Valued At $1 Billion

Detroit-based StockX, according a report in Recode, is about to be valued at $1 billion. That gives it "Unicorn" status as a startup. DST Global, the late-stage venture firm run by Russian-American billionaire Yuri Milner, is expected to lead the deal, according to people familiar with the matter. It will be the latest bet by the firm on an e-commerce startup after backing …