Detroit is best known for cars and Motown, but that’s not all the city’s given the world. Detroit’s past is peppered with plenty of firsts and great innovations, proving there is more to the city than …
Manufactured In Detroit: Meet The New Handmade Leather Goods Maker Douglas & Co.
It’s a sense of pride. A feeling of triumph. A shared dream for all to see and to celebrate. There’s something about the stamp of hand-made in Detroit that develops a product into more than just a …
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Detroit’s New Record Man Andrey Douthard Finds The Groove With Paramita Sound
Andrey Douthard had a vision of starting a record store and label. At 28, he’s another one of the Detroit-epreneurs that is trying to make something go in a city where it’s not always the easiest. We …
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Selden Standard Raises The Standard Of Dining In Midtown
Turning up Second avenue from Selden, which has recently become a two-way street, vehicles parked tightly on either side of the road were shepherded by a security car in the middle lane with …
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The Real Reason Tesla Didn’t Win In Michigan
This week Governor Rick Snyder signed into law House Bill 5606. It is legislation that has been commonly framed as a law to keep electric automaker Tesla and their direct-to-consumer model of selling …
10 Tours In Metro Detroit You’ll Love
While we’re big fans of what to some may seem crazy adventures (such as kayaking in Detroit's canals.. or spending time in the outdoors of Alaska or hung out of a helicopter) it's always worthwhile to …
Meet Southwest Rides: A Neighborhood Bike Shop With a Community Mission
Sometimes businesses in Detroit come from other places. Some are grown in start-up incubators, some pop up spontaneously, and others grow organically and fill a need in the community. Southwest Rides, …
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These 6 Before And After Photos Show You Just How Far The Detroit Riverfront Has Come
We're big fans of the Detroit RiverWalk. Whether it is walking our dogs, enjoying the boats or talking with the people, the Detroit riverfront is a gem that has been reclaimed from heavy industry that …
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Oh, The Places You’ll Go In Detroit: Red Hots Coney Island
There is an "Art of the Coney" (or maybe a religion) that has been practiced by Richard Harlan for 40 years at Red Hots Coney Island in Highland Park. The place was opened in 1921 and holds the title …
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PHOTO FEATURE: Exploring Detroit’s Canals
We donned our life jackets, settled into our bobbling kayaks, and paddled out of the St. Jean boat launch into a slight chop on the Detroit River. The late summer sun warmed our backs and we stuck …
5 Mouthwatering Detroit Sandwiches You Should Try
When people talk about Detroit, they mention the ubiquitous coney dog. However, there are many other types of great food in the Motor City. Recently, my friend the good Doctor and I set out to find …
View the stark contrast of Detroit’s modern day Parking Lot-A-Palooza compared to 1933
The other day while doing errands we were reminded of just how much the sea of surface parking lots in Downtown Detroit look like blight. Although there are some plans for parts of these spaces, and a …
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Motor City Pedicab Offers A Fun, “Choose What You Pay” Way To Get Around The D
Detroiters are in need of good, reliable ways to get around town. Grabbing a traditional cab can be hassle. An Uber might not be available, and the bus might take an hour or more to arrive. That's …
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5 Tasty Burgers To Love Around Metro Detroit
Detroit's a city of taste. Foodie taste, that is. Americana Favorites like Coneys, Vernors, and Faygo, as well as a wide variety of unique international cuisines are available here. But what about the …
Show Your Love for the D and Help Turn Around Lives With These Sandals
Sometimes, it's the simple things that make the biggest impact. In this case, it's sandals. Detroit Treads are comfortable and durable. They are made from scrap tires that are picked up in empty …
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Gonella’s Italian Subs in Southwest are a Detroit Tradition
Walking into Gonella’s foods feels like going back in time. This Southwest Detroit Italian market and sub shop has been around for 75 years and is still going strong. It’s tucked into an …
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Greedy Greg’s Is The Best BBQ You’ve Probably Never Had
Greedy Greg cooks up ribs, rib tips, and turkey legs outside of his home near McNichols and Gratiot on Detroit’s East Side. You might know him from his appearance on Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown: …
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