What To Know And Where To Go In Southeast Michigan
On Wednesday, the Packard Plant's bridge collapsed onto East Grand Boulevard. On today's show, we talk about that and what we know about why it happened. And we use it as a jumping-off point to discuss the plant's colorful past and ambitious — some might say quixotic — future plans. In its heyday, the Packard Plant was the largest automotive factory in the world, built …
Have you ever wanted to poke around the Packard Plant, but were afraid of getting picked up for trespassing? You're in luck because Pure Detroit and Arte Express Detroit will be offering public tours of the plant starting Saturday, August 12. The Packard Plant was designed by Albert Kahn was was completed in 1903. The current complex takes up 40 acres of land. “Pure …
Detroit is a city of change right now. It is changing by the year, by the month, and sometimes by the day, and in many ways. While doing some research for another piece, we came across a number of stock pictures that we realized right away weren't accurate anymore. The photo on the top or left is the old stock photo we licensed to use. To the right or bottom is a photo we …
On Saturday, May 21, the Detroit Mower Gang is hosting a 12-hour marathon of cleaning, cutting, and mowing across the Metro Detroit area. Fondly known as the Motown Mowdown, the event is the Mower Gang’s biggest. The public is welcomed and encouraged to volunteer during this day-long mowing fest. The event will start at 10 …
