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10 Things To Know About The New Meijer Development In Detroit

A new Meijer in Lafayette Park, near downtown Detroit, is going to be a thing. But the development is going to be more than just a grocery store. After heading out to the official announcement at a prime piece of real estate on East Jefferson Avenue between Rivard and Riopelle, here’s what you need to know. 1. It Will Be A Fresh Grocery Market Although there are grocery store options nearby (Harbortown and Lafayette Foods come to mind), this store, operated by Meijer is going to be focused...

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Lafayette Park Designated A National Historic Landmark

Lafayette Park, a neighborhood northeast of downtown Detroit, has received the coveted status of National Historic Landmark. It is one of four sites in the U.S. awarded the status Tuesday by U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and National Park Service Director Jonathon Jarvis. The National Historic Landmark status is intended to “recognize places of national significance in communities throughout the country,” according to Jarvis. Lafayette Park is Michigan’s 41st National Historic...