When Detroit homeowners receive their annual Notice of Property Assessment, due to be mailed next week, most will see a reduction in the assessed values of their homes. The reappraisals come after a review conducted by Chief Assessor Gary Evanko that showed most of the homes in the city were...
Watching movies is a great way to relax after a long day at work or a way to pass the time when the weather is bad, but did you know that the futuristic location in the sci-fi movie you’re about to watch may not be as far away as...
If you’re looking for a way to get involved in turning around Detroit, this might be your ticket. Detroit Revitalization Fellows is accepting applications for its 2015-17 fellowship from Jan. 26 to Feb. 20. The program is part of Wayne State University’s Office of Economic Development and offers...
Campus Martius Park will transform into a winter wonderland on February 6, 7, and 8 for the 2015 Meridian Winter Blast. The event is a great opportunity to banish the winter blues by getting your family out of the house and engaged in exciting winter activities. The lineup of events...
The 11th Annual Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey found that out of 86 major metropolitan markets in nine different countries, Detroit’s housing market is the most affordable. The survey, perhaps one of most comprehensive collections of housing affordability data available from international markets, looked at 378 markets in Australia,...
Urbanful has recently realized what residents and boosters of Detroit have long known: The City of Detroit is poised to see a grand transformation, one that will take solid root 2015. The article cited the fact that Detroit’s bankruptcy period only lasted 16 months, which was a relatively short...
A new gentlemen’s club named Legends plans to make its debut this month. The club styles itself as “Metro Detroit’s newest and most anticipated club,” but it will likely face stiff competition from Bouzouki, another Downtown Detroit strip club. Legends may also have to overcome its location’s...
Legendary’s upcoming King Kong movie, currently titled Kong: Skull Island will be shot, at least partly, in Detroit. The movie stars Golden Globe winners J.K. Simmons and Michael Keaton, along with Avengers villain Tom Hiddleston. Though Simmons isn’t sure what to call the movie, “It’ll have...
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation Thursday that requires large online retailers in Michigan to collect and remit the state’s 6% sales tax starting October 1. The law is expected to bring in about $60 million a year. Traditional retailers, who have long advocated for the “Main Street Fairness”...
Comedy Central is planning to put Detroit on the airwaves with a pilot order to Detroiters, a comedy executive produced by former Saturday Night Live star Jason Sudeikis and SNL creator and producer Lorne Michaels’ company Broadway Video. Detroiters fittingly stars two Detroit natives: Sam Richardson (Veep) and SNL writer...
The history of Detroit is complex and colorful, including people from different classes, nationalities, and races. You’ve probably heard names like Ford and Cadillac, but there are many more who make up the fabric of our past. Many of the people who influenced the city were born in other...
Love visiting Detroit’s cultural attractions? Most readers of this blog near and far we think do. But also want to save money? Check out what we found. It’s called the D Discount Pass from the Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau. It’s the only pass that lets...
Detroiters have long made it clear that they love their city and want the best for it, and the pride and commitment that is so indicative of Detroit’s residents paid off in the Knight Cities Challenge. Today the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation announced 126 finalists in...
There’s no denying that Detroit is a unique city with a rich, colorful history, and now some of the most iconic symbols of its street art are available for a limited time. Antonio “Shades” Agee, one of Detroit’s best known street artists, has partnered with MyLocker to create...
The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute in midtown Detroit is a unique organization. It’s the only hospital in Michigan to focus exclusively on battling cancer, and it’s one of only 41 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive care centers in the United States. Karmanos is dedicated to preventing, detecting, treating,...
The final stages of preparation for the 27th annual North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), one of the premiere automotive conventions in the world, are underway in Detroit. In the past, the auto show has been the place where global manufacturers introduce new products, and the lineup for the 2015...
Plummeting temperatures and intermittent snowfall can turn any city into a winter wonderland, but they can be extremely dangerous for the homeless. To help keep Michiganders in need warm, Warren-based Art Van Furniture is partnering with Cass Community Social Services during the month of January to collect boots and shoes....
What started as a baking hobby for Pam Turkin quickly became a successful cupcake business. However, whether or not that success is here to stay remains to be seen. Turkin, the founder of Livonia-based Just Baked, is closing all but four of the company’s shops. The franchise locations in...
