Newsletter

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The Belle is open, Bar IX is crowdfunding, a new restaurant (and more)
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Mediterranean small plates, coastal cocktails and 11th‑floor skyline views kick off rooftop season in Detroit
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A Cass Corridor legend remembered, new downtown apartments, women’s pro hockey buzz, a new hi-fi listening bar, and more.
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Say hello to our new friend, Hatch Detroit vote, and the end of an era for a beloved diner institution.
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A stylish opening with books, design, rugs, and home goods
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Michigan's in the NCAA finals, MoveDetroit launches, and the food trucks are back
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Trivia night gratitude, Belle Isle's comeback, faster permits for Detroit homes, and more
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Plus New Chai; and 313 Day Trivia Returns
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What voters get wrong about Michigan's national rankings; 4 in 10 haven't heard of data centers; and Duggan pulls even in the 2026 governor's race.
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Construction on the $250M University of Michigan Center for Innovation is well underway, so let's take a look.
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Melting snow means dirty air; big fines for pollution; and a ton of restaurant updates around Metro Detroit
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Gov. Whitmer navigates federal cuts, Mayor Sheffield taps operations expert, and Detroit gets an outdoor sauna club
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Justin Verlander back in a Tigers uniform, a controversial meeting, and big changes from Ford to the Renaissance Center.
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I've followed this project for nearly a decade. Trump's threat to block the opening of the Gordie Howe — demanding half of a bridge we didn't pay for — deserves context. Here's the line-by-line reality check.
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Plus an excellent latte, some news bites around town, and a ship.
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Plus 6 Stories Around Town (and Some House Music)
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Detroit's Papers Push Together, Major I-94 Work Starts Soon, Happy Birthday Michigan 🎂 and more
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Sicilian flavors shine at Midtown’s newest restaurant.
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The influential WEF annual meeting has been held for more than half a century in Switzerland, but a key leader is now considering moving it to cities like Detroit.
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A collection of interests and oddities at Huntington Place