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Jason Hall is retiring – sort of. The co-founder of Detroit’s beloved Slow Roll is stepping down from his role as the public personality behind the city’s now-famous neighborhood bicycle ride. Slow Roll isn’t going away – and Jason isn’t going anywhere. He’s definitely staying in Detroit. But his role will change and his commitment to the city is going to grow in terms of …
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The first thing you need to know about Jason Hall is that he is a realistic optimist. He knows there is negativity in the world – he just chooses to grab it, flip it upside down and turn it into something he can use to improve himself, improve his work and, ultimately, improve the city that he loves. Hall is a pizza lover, a Detroiter, a bike rider and the creator of Slow …
Sitting at the Detroit Policy Conference on Thursday, there was a changing energy. A shift from an old guard to a new. Sure, pizza and sports icon Chris Ilitch took the stage and did a large presentation and speech about the transition from father to son at that behemoth organization. On a panel immediately after, developer Peter Cummings, who was key to bringing the …
Sure, this video is technically a commercial. But it's also a well-produced look into the founding of Slow Roll, the iconic bike ride that originated here in Detroit. Sure, they've received a lot of press and placements, but it's for a reason. Getting thousands of people out every week for a bike ride is actually an impressive feat. The nearly four minute piece produced …
Hello lovely readers! This weekend is going to be pretty spectacular in terms of things to do around town. In fact I had to add two bonus events because I couldn’t make up my mind. My brother is in town from Denver, so I know we will be out and about the city this week. …
