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This story first appeared in the Daily Detroit podcast. The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix on Belle Isle will see some changes in 2019. Most notably, access to the famous Scott Fountain will now be available for all fans. In most previous years, the fountain was isolated behind sponsor chalets, and...
This story originally appeared in the Daily Detroit podcast. Lovers of cheese and chocolate will have a new place to satiate their cravings in Midtown. Mongers’ Provisions, a store by the folks who own Provisions in Ferndale, plans to open in November at 4240 Cass, between Willis and Canfield. Owners...
The popular Peacock Room will be opening a new pop-up shop in the Detroit Opera House. The pop-up will go through the current season of the Michigan Opera Theatre. The store is known for vintage style women’s clothing, accessories, stationary and gifts. The Peacock Room has two locations in...
Hey there all you cool cats, how is it hanging? I’m sure most of you are going to be busy hitting up the apple orchards or picking out pumpkins, just don’t forget that there are a ton of great events happening around Detroit this weekend. Let’s get...
Today we had the chance to check out the renovation progress being made on the Checker Building in Corktown. The building is part of the first phase in the Elton Park development by the Soave Real Estate Group. It is located right across the street from the old Tiger Stadium....
There will be a third dockless scooter service in Detroit. Details are preliminary, but San Francisco-based Spin plans to launch in the city. The difference? They’re actually planning on working with the city and the Detroit Greenways Coalition to coordinate their launch as opposed to just showing up. Both...
Whole Foods delivery is coming to Detroit. Amazon, the parent company for the national grocery chain, is expanding delivery to its Prime members in Ann Arbor and Detroit with their Prime Now service. This is part of a wave of 10 cities seeing new delivery services, up from the original...
The old DTE power plant at Conners Creek – once known as the “Two Brothers” or the “Seven Sisters” – is about to be the site of an art installation. Steve and Dorota Coy, known as the Hygienic Dress League, are presenting an exhibition called “Value Proposition” on October 18 through 20,...
Every single large-scale apartment development built in Detroit this year has been a luxury development. That’s according to new data by compiled by RentCafe. In 2017, 76% of developments in Metro Detroit were luxury; and this year so far, every single apartment developed has been on the high end....
I swear, I blinked and September was over. Where has this month gone? I can’t believe that Monday is October. The weather has taken a turn for being more chilly and the days are getting shorter. I know my toddler is having a hard time getting use to not...
Could we be looking at winter with an entire direction of I-696 remaining closed? That’s the concern of Warren Mayor Jim Fouts amid an ongoing labor lockout that has ground road constructions projects in the region to a halt. He’s asked Michigan Governor Rick Snyder to declare a...
After a five month build out, Estia Greek Street Food is expecting to open its Warren location on Monday, October 1. The Greek fast-casual restaurant will be located at Twelve Mile and Mound Road. The 3,000 square foot, 90-seat restaurant with a 24-seat patio was built from reclaimed materials...
It seems like everyone else is already for fall to be here. People keep talking about Pumpkin Spice Lattes and sweater weather. But I have held out on getting anything autumnal until the actual autumn equinox. I don’t know why I have been such a stickler for holding on...
Hey there everyone! I hope that your short workweek has been easy breezy. I’m currently in denial that it is September. Sure the kids are now back in school and the sun is setting earlier. But I’m not ready to give up on this summer feeling. Keep your...
Hey, hey, hey! Happy Labor Day Weekend. It’s the unofficial end of summertime, so you better get outside to soak up all the Vitamin D you can before Autumn rolls around. If you decided to stay close to home this weekend, you’re in for a real treat. There...
On Friday I had the chance to check out the newest store to open in New Center. Ferne Boutique is a contemporary women’s clothing and accessory store. When did flare jeans come back in style? I feel old. Not only is there some really cute clothes, shoes, and hats....
Norma G’s Cuisine is opening its first brick and mortar location in the Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood on Tuesday. Owner and chef Lester Gouvia started Norma G’s as a food truck in 2015. The Caribbean restaurant is the first sit-down, full service restaurant to open in the Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood in...
Are you ready for the final weekend of August? I know I’m not. I think I need to take a quick trip up north or something before summer is officially over. There are a lot of fun things happening around town this weekend. Much Ado Para Nada This weekend...
