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OnStar Doubles Down On The Connected Car With New Services

As much as Detroiters are gearing up for the North American International Auto Show at Cobo in just a couple of weeks, Detroit-area companies are also making news at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. OnStar is no exception. You may have 4G LTE service for your cell phone, but how about service for your car? Rolling out to more than 30 models of GM’s new 2015 line will be new 4G LTE services. The most anticipated component of the 4G service bundle, AtYourService, offers drivers a...

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City of Detroit Warming Centers Are Now Open To Help Those In Need

This week brings some of the lowest temperatures Detroit has seen this winter, which can be especially dangerous for the homeless population or those without heat. In order to create warming centers to help provide food and shelter to persons who are homeless and do not frequent existing homeless shelters available within the city limits, the City of Detroit has partnered with Cass Community Social Services, Operation Get Down, and Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries. Additional support will als...

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Going to Belle Isle? Starting Feb. 1 You’ll Need A Recreation Passport

Beginning February 1, 2015, all vehicles must have a Recreation Passport to enter Belle Isle. Over the past year, the Recreation Passport has gradually been phased in at Belle Isle; vehicles were allowed into the park without a Recreation Passport until the vehicle owner’s next registration renewal date. However on February 1, visitors entering Belle Isle without a vehicle Recreation Passport will be required to purchase a window sticker. The cost for the passport is $16 for buses, $11 for Mic...

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Your Guide to Eastern Market: Winter Edition

Looking for a place where you can get quality local produce and handmade crafts? Head over to Eastern Market. Located just north of Gratiot near downtown, Detroit’s most diverse marketplace has been in business since 1891. Visiting the area during the Saturday Market is a unique experience that the entire family can enjoy, even in the winter months. Getting There There’s no need to wake up early to visit the Saturday Market; however, if you want to beat the rush, you can start shopping as e...

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10 Unbelievable And Cool Facts About Detroit

Detroit is best known for cars and Motown, but that’s not all the city’s given the world. Detroit’s past is peppered with plenty of firsts and great innovations, proving there is more to the city than meets the eye. Take a look at these Detroit facts, and you’ll see Detroit in an entirely new light. Can I have your number? You can thank Detroit for your private phone number. Though the ability to have a private number existed in the late 1800s, they weren’t as popular as party lines. Det...

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10 Family Things To Do In Metro Detroit This Winter

Entertaining your kids over the winter season doesn’t have to revolve around playing in the snow every day or staying inside and watching Frozen for the 26th time. There are plenty of activities you and your family can do in Detroit, both indoors and outdoors. Banish any winter boredom with ice skating, museums, festivals, and sports. With all the events to keep your kids busy, you may never have to watch Frozen again. Escape to Belle Isle Looking to travel somewhere tropical for the winter...