Today’s podcast checks out a project in Detroit’s North End neighborhood. There is a set of buildings along John R between Kenilworth and Westminster streets that has just had a huge transformation. Four of the businesses along the block...
Greetings and salutations everyone! This weekend is crazy busy. I can’t believe that it is going to be December on Saturday. I swear, I blinked and November came and went. I don’t know about you, but I’m really excited for Noel...
It’s hard to believe that February 1st is tomorrow! This weekend is filled with a ton of great events. I’m really excited for most of them. It’s going to be hard to narrow down what I want to do this weekend. Kickoff to Black...
I hope you all have been having a great week so far. I know that the jump in temperature put me in a much better state of mind. It’s amazing how warm 37 degrees feels when you’ve spent over a week at near negative temperatures. There are...
When it comes to practicality, the QLINE streetcar has been a disappointment. Our team is pretty bike- and walk- friendly, and will take the bus if the timing makes sense. We have contributors who live near the QLINE and the MoGo stations, and...
Development news broke at the Crain’s Homecoming IV event that three entities – The Platform, a development company that’s been very busy as of late, Detroit native Stephen Ross (who owns the Miami Dolphins), and the Ford...
It’s not hard to think that there is a concerted push for more QLINE routes, especially in Greater Downtown. It’s important to watch because when they focus, what major funders want they often get in this town and money starts to appear...
I know that I have already written this weekend’s City 5, but I found out about another event happening on Saturday night. The Oakland Avenue Urban Farm is hosting an event called Crop Up. It is being curated by Detroit architecture and design...
A new report from the parent organization of Detroit’s streetcar says that the new QLINE streetcar service is making improvements following several opening glitches, expected growing pains and complaints from riders. M-1 Rail, the QLINE’s...
Today comes news that a $2 million grant was given to City of Detroit by the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation. The grant will be used to fund the design and pre-construction of all uncompleted portions of the Inner Circle Greenway (ICG), including a...
When you ride the Q-LINE streetcar, you’re going to have free access to Wi-Fi at stations and as you ride. It’s going to be provided by Rocket Fiber, a company based in Detroit. The services include network-based technology to...
You can’t miss it if you’re looking east near Woodward and Grand Boulevard. It’s tall at nine stories, colorful, and unmistakable. It’s called the Illuminated Mural, and it has been at the center of a lawsuit between Detroit-based artist Katie Craig...
Celebrating Black History Month while growing up was a little lackluster for lifelong Detroiter Kaylan Waterman. Although her parents were very intentional about educating all of their children about the experiences in their African-American...
Detroit and New Orleans. Both used to be under control of the French so why shouldn’t we share a tradition or two? We will. On Friday, February 24, Mardi Gras en Rouge will come to life with music, food and live entertainment with the help of the...
Two major projects that have gotten a lot of headlines are getting some more. Last night, interesting news from McClatchy came out. They’re reporting that two projects in Metro Detroit as well as a third in Michigan are on Donald...
