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 meets the eye. Take a look at these Detroit...
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 material good … it’s a craft made to signify a...
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 caught up with him at their opening, and this is...
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 its orange beacon light rotating slowly. It’s a...
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 cars out of the state. Some are wondering exactly...
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 catch a local tour or two. You can...
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, which opened on June 19, fills the need for a...
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 blocked access to one of the city’s...
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 as the oldest Coney Island in...
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 close to the shoreline to minimize drag as we...
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 some of Detroit’s great sandwiches at delis...
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 few have cleaned up their visual act, there...
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 where Motor City Pedicab (MCP) comes in. Also...
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 venerable burger? The hamburger was born...
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 lots around the city, which cleans up the...
