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The First Metro Detroit Home Expo Is This Saturday, May 21

Metro Detroit’s first annual Home Expo Presented by Rehabbed & Ready will be held on Saturday, May 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Joe Dumars Fieldhouse (20601 Ralston Street) at the State Fairgrounds on 8 Mile Road. The event will bring the local home improvement and decor industry under one roof to connect with homeowners, building owners, and investors working to improve their houses. However, that’s not all that’s going on at this home expo. The event will also be a place for small businesses...

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Nyjah Huston Wins at Red Bull Hart Lines

This past weekend, thousands of fans crowded into Detroit’s Hart Plaza to watch top skateboarders compete on a street skateboarding course like no other. On Sunday, Myjah Huston took first place in the event with an impressive list of tricks. Last year’s Hart Lines champion, Curren Caples, had a solid performance and secured a second place finish. Belgian skater Axel Cruysberghs was one of the fastest skaters through the course and paced third on the podium. After the awards ceremony, the Be...

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Detroit Startup Week Speaker Lineup Released, Includes Bill Ford And Mike Duggan

There’s a lot to be excited about in Detroit’s startup and entrepreneurial scene as of late. The final of three major events just this month, Detroit Startup Week, just released its marquee speaker lineup. They include: * Bill Ford, executive chairman, Ford Motor Company * Jennifer Piepszak, CEO of Chase Business * Danielle Weisberg & Carly Zakin, co-founders, theSkimm * Tami Door, president and CEO, Downtown Denver Partnership and co-founder of Denver Startup Week * Mike Duggan, mayor, c...

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Nickelodeon’s The HALO Effect Honors Detroit Area Teen

It’s no secret that men outnumber women in the computer science field. That fact alone often discourages women from entering the field. However, Macomb County teen Christina Li from the Utica Community Schools has set out to change the gender imbalance by creating computer science camps for girls. Her work will be honored on Nickelodeon’s The HALO Effect, a television show that highlights teens who “help and lead others” (HALO) in their community. The all-new episode, called “Hello World,” pre...

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Smart Cities Challenge Comes To Detroit, $100,000 Up For Grabs

Detroit has made a name for itself when it comes to innovation. From the automobile to the mechanical heart pump, Detroit has been at the forefront of new technology. NextChallenge: Smart Cities will help ensure that it stays there. Hosted by NextEnergy, DENSO, DTE Energy, and Wells Fargo, the global Smart Cities challenge aims to encourage friendly competition in an effort to create hardware and software technology solutions for the growing problems facing urban areas. “Urban populations ar...

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14 Awesome Detroit Tours You'll Love

Warm weather and sunshine is finally here. Take advantage of the lovely days ahead by planning a tour of Detroit. There’s a tour for everyone, from history buffs to natives who think they know everything there is to know about Detroit. Grab some friends, make some plans, and prepared to be impressed by the incredible stories of the past and present that make Detroit the amazing city and region it is. City Tour Detroit Ready to dive into Detroit’s storied (and sometimes ghastly) past? C...

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Brendan Patrick Can't See Sh*t: The Story of a Blind Artist

Blind artist. Those are two words you don’t hear together every day, but that’s what Brendan Patrick is, among other things. Patrick was born with cystic fibrosis, an inherited genetic disorder that causes damage to the lungs and digestive system. Through complications with this disease, Patrick lost his sight. However, he hasn’t let that, or his deteriorating health, slow him down. He and his good friend, Rob Cousineau of Get Super Rad, are busy creating a documentary, aptly named “Can’t See...

Blight RemovalCity of DetroitMayor Mike Duggan

Detroit’s Blight Removal Program Receives Additional $42 Million

The City of Detroit’s blight removal program is now able to expand into more neighborhoods as a result of an extra $42 million in funding approved by the U.S. Treasury and Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). The city has been allocated a total of $170 million in federal blight removal, including this most recent round of funding. Detroit has so far used the funds to demolish more than 8,600 vacant buildings since January 2014. This year, the city plans to demolish 5,000 vacan...

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26 Percent of Detroit Area Millennials Live With Mom, In National Top 10

If you’re a Millennial in Metro Detroit, there’s a 1 in 4 chance you shouted “Happy Mother’s Day!” from the living room. Over a quarter of millennials in Detroit – 26.1 percent – live with their moms, and living with mom is something that’s happening across the country, according to Zillow. In the U.S., Zillow estimates that 21 percent of 24-34 year olds live with their moms, and that number has increased since 2005, when just 13 percent of young people lived at home. Why? The reason is more...

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Sheila Wright And Her Journey From Automotive Engineer To Successful Entrepreneur

What do automotive engineering and making children’s crafts have in common? Ingenuity, creativity, and problem-solving, for starters. Bloomfield Hills resident Sheila Wright has all three qualities, so it’s not quite so hard to see how she made the leap from automotive engineer to founder of Ann Williams Group, the company behind successful children’s craft kits like Loopdeloom and Loopdedoo. Sheila explains, “As a child I used to daydream about businesses I would like to start. I had a few...

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Metro Detroit’s 20 Largest School Districts, Ranked by Student Attainment

Education is important, but it’s very clear that not all students are educated equally. The New York Times published an article based on a study that looked at the correlation between money race, and student success. The results were fascinating and disheartening. But what does that mean locally? Using the Stanford Center For Education Policy Analysis study data, we applied the findings to Metro Detroit’s 20 largest school districts (using the tri-county area as definition this time) to see ho...

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Penske Tech Center Opens For Detroit's Streetcar Line

The M-1 RAIL organization has officially opened and dedicated the Penske Tech Center, which will act as the M-1 RAIL administrative headquarters and function as the maintenance and operations center for the QLINE streetcar vehicles that will run along Woodward corridor. The Penske Tech Center is located in the North End neighborhood and is sponsored by Penske Corporation. The center is named for Roger S. Penske, chairman of the board for M-1 RAIL. Penske highlighted the impact of the QLINE a...

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UberPITCH Connects Entrepreneurs and Investors in Downtown Detroit On On May 4

Looking for that big breakthrough? This just might be it. On Wednesday, May 4 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Uber is giving entrepreneurs in Detroit the chance to pitch their business ideas to prominent local investors. All you have to do is request UberPITCH inside the Uber app, and you’ll get a chance to take a 10 minute Uber ride with a potential investor. How it works * Download the Uber app if you don’t have it. * Enter the promo code PITCHDET in the promotions tab to unlock UberPITCH. W...

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Moving? Check Out These Cost Calculators 

Moving, regardless of whether it’s across town or across the country, is expensive. Planning for it financially can be difficult, especially if you have no idea where to start. Now, you can get a rough estimate of what you’ll need to pay when you’re ready to move. Thumbtack has released five free interactive moving calculators to help you determine how much you’ll need to budget. The calculators cover local moving, long-distance moving, cleaning, packing, and furniture moving. How it works...

Insurance Penalties For Michigan Drivers Are Higher Than Most Of The Country

You already know that Michigan is the most expensive state when it comes to owning a car. Here’s part of the reason behind that. A report released by insuranceQuotes.com has determined that Michigan is one of the states with the highest insurance penalties in the U.S. The report looked at several types of moving violations, including speeding 31 miles per hour over the limit, reckless driving, and DUI/DWI. It then found the average premium increase in each state for each category. The averag...

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Good Public Transportation Most Important Attribute For Businesses, More Stats From New Kresge Report

Ever wanted to know what national business leaders think about Detroit since its emergence from bankruptcy? Here’s your chance. The Kresge Foundation has released its findings from its Detroit Reinvestment Index, a survey of 307 business leaders regarding Detroit. Their definition of “business leaders” included senior leaders at mid- to large-size companies with influence over their companies’ global, high-level decisions. They work for a company with at least 250 employees, and are involved i...

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Donate Your Old Devices, Help Those in Need

The technology world is ever-changing, which means your computer becomes outdated just four months after you buy it, and your iPhone is right behind it. If you’re in a race to keep up with the latest devices, what do you do with your old ones? Local nonprofit organization Charity Device has the answer – donate it. Charity Device launched in 2015 after recognizing the need to provide people with an efficient way to get rid of their old devices. The organization takes the devices it receives and...

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Red Bull's High Energy Skateboarding Competition Returns To Detroit's Hart Plaza

On May 14 and 15, Detroit’s Hart Plaza will once again be transformed into a two-lane skateboarding course for Red Bull Hart Lines. Developed and hosted by Ryan Sheckler, Hart Lines boasts a unique course layout and format. “I’m super stoked to be heading back to Detroit for Red Bull Hart Lines,” said host and competitor Ryan Sheckler. “Last year was awesome and this year is going to be even better with a bigger, improved course and room for more community involvement around the Hart Lines ven...