Hello again Detroit! We’re back with another weekend round up with your City 5 from Daily Detroit. This weekend marks the end of winter’s cruelest month, and opens the door to the wonder that the month of March holds (e.g. ST. PATRICK’S DAY). So saddle up...
This year at the Detroit Policy Conference, the fifth annual gathering of more than 800 business and community leaders at the Motor City Casino, we left with way more questions than answers. That’s actually not a bad thing. The dynamic ideations of some of Detroit’s finest thinkers left...
Look, as much as we love this writing thing, we’re not ashamed to admit we’re still in search of the coveted 15 minutes of fame that we’re all supposed to receive in life. However, as much as we would love to step foot into the glitz and...
We may have just stumbled on the coolest pooch in the state of Michigan. His name is Piper, and the Border Collie is on a mission to protect Traverse City’s Cherry Capitol Airport free from the low life scum who wreak havoc on the runway—birds. Piper’s job...
We’ve noticed an increase in the number of job fair events recently, which is a promising sign for folks in the market for their next big opportunity. If you’ve been thinking about working for the City then check out this fair, which features nearly 200 open positions waiting...
The Detroit Regional Chamber’s 5th annual Detroit Policy Conference will be held at MotorCity Casino Hotel on Wednesday (Feb. 24), and we’re going to be there to capture all the action to share with you and be part of the conversation. The event brings together about 800 business,...
Hey Detroit! The weekend is almost here and it’s time to ditch the winter blues and step out for some brews. The pickings were a little slim this weekend but we did our best to find the needles in this party haystack, and find a few ways for you...
February is Black History Month and the Palmer Woods area is celebrating with the 9th season of their Music in Homes concert series. Through month of June the Palmer Woods area will host the 9th season of their Music in Homes series, which showcases world-acclamed jazz, classical and world music...
One of our favorite nonprofits, Gleaner’s Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan, just got a major boost in their efforts thanks to a $20,000 donation from the Mazda foundation, which strives to brighten communities through charitable gifts. Specially, this donation will help Gleaners as they continue to expand...
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced on Wednesday that the Michigan Strategic Fund has approved the funding of three business expansions and three community developments in Michigan. Combined, the projects are expected to generate more than $13.6 million in investment and will create 335 jobs throughout the state. Two...
Hello again Detroit. The weekend is upon us once again and we’ve got a lot of action ahead—and seeing as it’s Valentine’s Day weekend, we hope you do too. With so much love in the air, we’ve decided to put a little bit of it...
Let’s face it. Valentine’s Day can be stressful. Whether you’re a doting lover in the throws of a new relationship, or a staunchly single guy or gal who’s flying solo this year, it can be a challenge to step out of the madness and find some...
StockX, an online, stock market esque home for high end sneaker retailers and enthusiasts to buy and sell products went live this week, and already boasts more than 17,000 pairs of sneakers. The site, created by CEO and co-founder Josh Luber in partnership wtih Gilbert, aims to create a...
Bad news for all the lovers gearing up for another Valentine’s day in the D. According to Wallethub.com—a number crunching website that ranks cities on everything from most bars per capita to, well, this—has released a study in which Detroit landed as the worst city to...
The march of businesses big and small heading into the downtown area continues on. On Thursday, QStride, a leading technology solutions provider specializing in business intelligence, analysis, information technology (IT), and consulting services, announced today that the company will move from their current Troy location to a Downtown Detroit office...
Just 48 hours after launch, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s ‘Grow Detroit’s Young Talent’ (GDYT) initiative has secured an astonishing 1,200 registrations for the popular programs upcoming season, according to officials. GDYT is a summer employment initiative, which last year matched 5,600 Detroit youth with a variety...
Early Tuesday morning, a warehouse located at 14310 Hamilton Ave in Highland Park caught fire. The space, home to several companies, was completely destroyed. A local favorite, Reclaim Detroit (RD) was one of the hardest hit residents. The company, a non profit that reclaims and repurposes otherwise useless raw materials...
For some reason, the unseasonably warm temperatures on Wednesday have me feeling a little extra frisky for the weekend, so let’s all follow that impulse toward party heaven this weekend. We’ve got a great mix of event lined up for this weekend, so without further ado, here’s...
