Writer/Producer - Detroit enthusiast, Barenaked Ladies fan for life, and a mom.
Being tortured for speaking your mind isn’t an idea that enters our minds in the United States. But it does really happen in various parts of the world, and the U.S. is still a beacon of hope for those searching for freedom. Freedom House is a local organization...
Summer might be a few months away, but it is never too early to start looking ahead for a summer job. Enrollment has already begun for employers and students for the Grow Detroit’s Young Talent (GDYT) program. Mayor Mike Duggan started GDYT in 2015 to help young people get...
Every once in awhile I get an opportunity to try something that I’m actually excited about. Between the stacks of really bad products from PR pitch folks who don’t seem to realize we write almost exclusively about Metro Detroit, to the well-meaning Europeans who got in touch and...
Detroit’s Pewabic is looking to expand their facility to double production capacity. The new expansion would be used for a 2,500 square foot tile studio. The new wing (in blue in the drawing below) will be located along Hurlbut Street and the alley. The building will be a...
I’m sure that you’ve heard about the fire Friday morning at Katoi in Corktown. The dining room and bar have been ruined by the fire. The kitchen looks to be ok, but there is still a lot of work to be done before the owners can even think...
Pewabic is a made in Detroit story that is deeply connected to the history of our region. I sometimes take my intense love of Pewabic and the arts and crafts era for granted. I have to remind myself that not everyone knows what Pewabic is. Often people don’t realize...
The month of February has flown by, I can hardly believe it. I just looked at the forecast for the weekend and it is supposed to be close to 60 degrees. Let’s hope that it stays that way — and here’s to having some fun this weekend. The Secret...
Last week PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) released a list of the Top 10 Vegan Sweet Treats in the United States. Our very own Avalon International Breads has made the list. Avalon made the list with their Vegan Cass Avenue Carrot Cake, which is filled with walnuts,...
Love it or hate it Valentine’s Day is next Tuesday. Hopefully you have already figured out what to do for Valentine’s Day, but if not we’ve got some ideas for you. While I was compiling my list I noticed two distinct things. My list was made up...
There will soon be one more dining option in Canton. Tom+Chee will be opening the third metro Detroit location on Friday, February 10. The restaurant specializes in tomato soup and fancy grilled cheese sandwiches. The newest location will be located on Ford Road across the street from Ikea. The...
We’ve made it through another week. I don’t know about you, but I’ve been looking forward to this weekend. My calendar is filled with fun and interesting things to do all weekend. You might notice that I have kept all of the Valentine’s Day themed events...
Are you or someone you know planning a wedding? Maybe you have a feeling your partner is going to propose on Valentine’s Day this year. If you are having a hard time finding a venue, here’s a lead for you. There is a Detroit wedding venue tour coming...
When I think back to my youth I remember all of my friends riding their bikes around our neighborhood. Riding a bike is not only great for exercise, it also gives kids and teenagers a sense of independence. As a matter of fact more than 74 million kids across the...
If you like dining around Detroit now is the time to do it, because Detroit Restaurant Week starts today. Detroit Restaurant Week will run Friday, February 3 until Sunday, February 12. Last month we gave you all a heads up that DRW would be back in February. We didn’t...
Corktown is about to get a new barbershop. And it’s not just any barbershop — it’ll be two stories and inhabit a building originally from near the turn of the 1900s. This new barbershop will be the second location for the Detroit Grooming Company. The new location will be...
For many people coffee is more than just a hot beverage. It’s a way of life. Have you ever wondered about the farmers who grow your coffee beans? The owners of Café Con Leche, Jordi Carbonell and Melissa Fernandez, as well as a barista, went down to Oaxaca, Mexico...
Welcome to February! I’m hoping that Punxsutawney Phil does not see his shadow this week. I know we’ve had a pretty tame winter so far, but I am ready for spring to arrive. Black History Month at the DIA – Detroit The Detroit Institute of Art will be showing...
The pace of change in the physical landscape of downtown Detroit is moving at breakneck pace. The latest news is that work on the Shinola Hotel has officially started today. Instead of a traditional “groundbreaking” putting shovels into the ground, a hole was made in a brick wall during the...
