With winter closing in, it’s hard to imagine that anyone would consider Detroit a top travel destination. However, Travel and Leisure Magazine recently released a list of 51 must visit locations around the world in 2016, and Detroit landed the 27th spot – right between Galle in Sri Lanka and...
Detroit is home to a wealth of influential artists across a variety of mediums, and one market that has seen a considerable boom in the last decade is literature. With books from contemporary authors covering topics from the history of the Better Made potato chip company to Detroit’s role...
We hope you liked the video! There will be many more to come so keep your eyes on your Facebook stream. Here are a few key points about the Cycle Pub. Let’s start out with their website, http://www.detroitcyclepub.com. That’s where you’ll go for all...
On Wednesday, the Greater Wayne County Economic Development Corp. announced that roughly 160 LED lights will be installed in the Avenue of Fashion district in northwest Detroit. The installation is the result of a $106,000 grant from the group, who believes that the improvement to the neighborhood will help...
Matt Lester, founder and CEO of Bloomfield Township-based Princeton Enterprises LLC, has purchased the Drummond Island Resort and Conference center, a 1,550-acre property on Lake Huron originally built by Tom Monaghan – the founder of Dominos Pizza and former owner of the Detroit Tigers. The land, built roughly 30 years...
Hello Detroit! I hope that by now you’ve processed the remainder of your Thanksgiving feast and preparing for a weekend full of holiday good timing. The weather looks like it’s going to stay mild through the weekend, so now is the time to get out and enjoy some...
Last night, the world got its first glimpse of the new Batman vs Superman film, which will be released in theaters on March 25th, 2016. As you may recall, a good chunk of the filming was done in the city proper and surrounding areas, and the trailer features a couple...
Detroit is burning Honolulu blue with Lions pride right now, and with three straight wins under their belt, these boys deserve the love. And as we gear up for the game at Ford Field tomorrow night, it’s crucial to take note of the key players and story lines in...
On Tuesday, the slick and mobile Ideas Box was unveiled at the central branch of the Detroit Public Library. The project, created by the nonprofit Libraries Without Borders in partnership with the renowned French designer Philippe Starck, the Alexander Soros Foundation, and the Pierre Bellon Foundation, has created a portable...
This year, Noel Night celebrates 43 years in operation on Saturday, December 5, 2015, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Patrons can expect many of the typical Noel Night traditions, like the Cultural Center-wide “Open House,” which celebrates the city’s diverse holiday traditions amid the...
On Monday, Mayor Mike Duggan and Police Chief James Craig announced that tentative collective bargaining agreements were reached with three unions representing the city’s 2,224 sworn police officers, providing a 4% raise to all sworn officers. The starting pay rate for officers will also get a boost from...
The small business community in Detroit and the Metro area is one of the most exciting areas of improvement in the region in the last several years. When you shop locally owned businesses, you keep 62% of every dollar you spend in the local economy vs. 38% at a chain...
The holidays in Detroit are a time for giving back, and leading the charge this and every year The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit, who will serve a hot, delicious breakfast to Detroiters in need this Thanksgiving to help reduce hunger this holiday. Sponsored by the Delphi Foundation, who have...
There’s some good news for the 67% of folks who will travel 200 miles or more for Thanksgiving this year. According to a report from gasbuddy.com, gas prices on Thanksgiving will drop to their lowest point since 2004, to an absurd $1.99 per gallon. At this time...
In the last decade, roller derby has seen a full fledged resurgence in Detroit, thanks in large part to the efforts of the Detroit Derby Girls. These wheeled warriors embody Detroit’s unique blend of grit and glamour as they careen around the rink battling for first place. As the...
If you’re heading downtown for the Thanksgiving Day Parade this Thursday, the most hectic part of your experience just became a whole lot simpler. For the second consecutive year, patrons of the Detroit People Mover will be treated to complimentary rides from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m....
Between America’s Thanksgiving Parade, the Turkey Trot, and the Lions game, parking downtown will be an absolute nightmare this Thanksgiving day. But fear not, because we’ve got a list straight from the city of the cheapest spots to park your rig for the day. Don’t get greedy,...
Tomorrow (Tuesday) from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. take in all the sights and sounds of the holidays at Eastern Market, as they kick off their always excellent Holiday Market event. Stock up on all your locally made goods, Thanksgiving trimmings, Christmas trees and more at the first in...
