Earlier, we reported how it looked like Shepard Fairey was leaving his mark on more than just buildings Dan Gilbert owns. Now, Detroit Police have issued a warrant for the arrest of the Los Angeles-based artist. Detroit as of late has become a “mecca” for street artists, even to the...
If you missed the Detroit River fireworks yesterday then you’re in luck. Local video/photography agency Green Sky Creative captured the larger than life display of human potential from the best seat in the house – a drone soaring high above the skyline, filming the whole thing in stunning high...
There are a lot of interesting people attracted to Detroit lately. But how do you meet these kind of people and form a connection with them? Kicking off its inaugural year, Professional’s Night Out (PNO) will provide a semi-formal networking and dining experience for the entrepreneur, the working professional,...
You might have seen them on the internet, but not on the streets of Detroit – well, not legally, anyway. Under legislation approved by the Michigan House and Senate (with the House approving Thursday), drinking alcohol on certain pedal-powered vehicles is now going to be AOK if Governor Snyder signs off....
Happy 140th Birthday to my favorite chocolate company, Sanders. It was on this date in 1875 that Fred Sanders opened his first candy shop that later went on to sell ice cream and other treats. A Detroit-based business, Sanders was one of the first companies to use electric motors which...
Build Institute, an organization that helps people turn business ideas into reality through tools, resources, and support, has opened registration for summer classes. Demand for the classes is very high, so don’t waste any time signing up for a class. Acceptance is based on a first-come, first-serve basis. You...
Holy weirdness, y’all. Visual artist Nick Cave is about to rock our collective psyche. Cave – not to be confused with the equally awesome musician – has garnered significant attention for his one of a kind art pieces, which he calls Soundsuits. These brightly colored and often mind bending works of...
The Knight Foundation has named 70 ideas as finalists in its Knight Challenge, a community-wide contest funding ideas that engage and enrich Detroit through the arts. The rules were simple: * The idea must be about the arts. * The project must take place in or benefit Detroit. * The grant recipient must...
The racial divide in Detroit is a big topic of conversation lately. Whether it’s gentrification of downtown and midtown, access to water, diversity in the workplace, new vs. old Detroit, or incidents like the beating of Steven Utash, the conversation has cropped up in a lot of different ways...
A new 200,000 square-foot Meijer supercenter opened today on Detroit’s northwest side. The store was built on the side of the former Redford High School. It’s located near the Old Redford and Brightmoor neighborhoods, so local residents really can run to the store. “We always work hard...
Calling all vibers and workaholics alike: Your Wednesdays just got a whole lot more groovy. Beginning next Wednesday, June 17th, So Vague – the Detroit-based collective comprised of DJs Robert Perry, Roque Ybarra and BeatLoaf – will launch a bi-weekly dance party on the deck outside Detroit’s newest dance spot, Populux....
Sir Richard Branson is in Detroit, and he’s taking the city by storm. He’s in town to promote the fact that Virgin Atlantic is now going to be offering non-stop service from the D to London. It’s a big move and helps Detroit’s connectedness to international...
The LGBTQ community and their supporters flooded the streets of Detroit June 6 and 7 for the annual Motor City Pride Festival. Being the largest LGBTQ pride celebration in Michigan, the weekend was jam-packed with entertainment and festivities fit for all, no matter your sexual orientation. With an endless abundance...
Detroiters can expect to see some changes at the Music Hall. It’s getting a much-needed facelift and returning to its glamorous past. The historic Music Hall will see a return to its 1920s appearance with the addition of a recreated facade. The building lost its original 1928 canopy during...
There’s nothing quite like a Slurpee fix. 7-Eleven, Inc. has debuted the Faygo Rock & Rye Slurpee, the second Slurpee flavor inspired by Faygo Beverages. Rock & Rye joins the Faygo Redpop Slurpee, which debuted in March. If you’re itching to try this new flavor, you can find...
That’s right, folks, Chill on the Hill is back at Freedom Hill September 12-13, with the one and only Weezer set to headline the bill. If that shot of nostalgia isn’t enough to draw you in, the impressive lineup will also include hometown heroes Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr....
M-1 RAIL announced that it has found a company to design, build, test, and certify six individual streetcars that will run along Woodward Avenue. The company, Brookville Equipment Corporation, has displayed a strong performance in providing streetcars for Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). “Selection of Brookville provides M-1 RAIL with...
Mayor Mike Duggan has announced a new mortgage program that will make loans, including renovation funds, available to City of Detroit employees. The program will be through Flagstar Bank, and city employees must purchase a home in Detroit through the Detroit Land Bank auction. The good news is that homes...
