If you haven’t visited a public library since your school days, it’s time to plan a trip. The Detroit Public Library has way more to offer than just books. As a DPL cardholder, you have access to five cool services that will keep you entertained...
Some good news for public transportation users as SMART, the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transit, announced that it will spend $34.6 million on 80 new 40-foot buses. The upgrade is the next significant move by SMART, who has already...
Mayor Mike Duggan joined representatives from Quicken Loans, Home Depot and members of the community to announce the “Rehabbed and Ready” program Wednesday. The collaborative public-private campaign will renovate homes, increase occupancy and bring...
Over the past five years, the Detroit Institute of Arts has installed reproductions in over 100 communities and engaged thousands of metro Detroiters. During the 2015 season, eight venues will be participating for the first time, including Midtown...
With the rise of occupancy in the heart of downtown Detroit it’s no surprise there is also an influx of new pet owners in the area. It seems like every month or so there is a new building popping up or restaurant filling up old abandoned...
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Wright Museum with their African World Festival next weekend. Running Friday, August 14 through Sunday, August 16 the 33rd annual African World Festival will draw over 150,000 attendees to the Charles H. Wright...
Alright, y’all. The weekend is almost here and it’s time for your weekly dose of fun from your pals at Daily Detroit. This weekend is packed with events to satisfy each and every taste. From salsa dancing in the park to beers and bikinis...
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...
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...
If anyone thought the Game of Thrones characters could take on animal form, well – the Detroit Zoo made it happen. Just this past April, quintuplet warthog piglets named after Game of Thrones characters, were born and are now ready to...
“After the show it’s the after party, and after the party it’s the hotel lobby, and…” Well, you know the rest. We here at Daily Detroit love Movement, and as any of our veterans will tell you, the only thing that tops...
M-1 RAIL is moving full steam (or electric buzz) ahead, and the non-profit organization dedicated to the design, construction, and future operation of a 3.3 mile streetcar route has issued some request for proposals (RFP). The organization has asked...
The North American International Auto Show is in town, and one of the most anticipated things about it is the reveals. It’s a fashion show for the auto enthusiast, where Detroit is to motorized transportation what Paris is to clothing. So...
Detroiters have long made it clear that they love their city and want the best for it, and the pride and commitment that is so indicative of Detroit’s residents paid off in the Knight Cities Challenge. Today the John S. and James L. Knight...
Welcome to the City 5 weekly event round up. This week we’re bringing you a smattering from around the metro area, and we’re delivering it a little bit early because of the short holiday week. For more details on the event such as exact...
