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Could There Be A Private Solution To Detroit's Transportation Problem?

Tired of the long, complicated commutes that many Detroiters face on a daily basis? Here’s your chance to do something about it. IdeaMarket, a San Fransisco based marketplace that connects entrepreneurs with pre-funded ideas, is now accepting applications for the Detroit Transportation Challenge. Solid public transportation is a necessity when it comes to continuing Detroit’s revitalization. People need to get to and from work efficiently, and right now, that’s not happening across Detroit....

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11th Annual Detroit Uncorked On Sept. 25 To Benefit Gleaners

Looking for a unique date idea that will directly benefit the Metro Detroit community? Try the 11th annual Detroit Uncorked on Friday, Sept. 25 from 6-9 p.m. The event will be held at the Detroit headquarters of Gleaners Community Food Bank, 2131 Beaufait St, Detroit, MI 48207. Gleaners will host the Kroger Co. of Michigan, Delta Air Lines, and the Detroit Wine Organization along with food and wine enthusiasts for one of the region’s largest wine tasting events. Guests will enjoy a large sel...

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200 Bikes Donated to Back Alley Bikes During Drive

Many kids dream of being able to ride a bike and feel the wind in their hair as they watch houses whiz by. Bikes also give kids a special level of independence and mobility. However, many families across Metro Detroit can’t afford bikes, so their children miss out on a great childhood experience. That’s starting to change. Recently, The Shirt Box, a premier men’s fashions store in Farmington Hills, and Walled Lake-based Kenny’s Lakes Area Auto Experts, hosted a one-day bike drive that collecte...

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New Economy Initiative Awards Nearly $600,000 In Grants To Support Neighborhood Organizations

Small businesses are a vital part of our communities, but they’re often overlooked when it comes to business support. The New Economy Initiative (NEI) has taken steps to change that problem by awarding almost $600,000 in grants to six non-proft organizations across Detroit that support small businesses. The grants are through NEI’s new Neighborhood Business Initiative, which is designed to grow and strengthen the network of support services for entrepreneurs and small businesses in underserved...

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Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Prepares For A Week of Caring

It’s easy for companies to pay lip service when it comes to strengthening and enhancing their communities. It’s another thing entirely for them to actually commit to making a difference, especially where it counts. For the third year in a row, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services will send more than 500 volunteers into the community to participate in a number of different service projects. This Week of Caring runs from Sept. 21-25, and it aims to strengthen Metro Detroit’s community in the areas o...

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Not Far From the Tree: Four Apple Orchards to Visit This Fall

The days are growing shorter, the temperatures are dropping, and apples are ripe for picking. It’s time to get outside and enjoy these lovely days while you can, and there’s no better way to get in the fall spirit than by visiting an apple orchard. Don’t want to pick apples? Don’t worry. There’s tons to do at these orchards. 1. Wasem Fruit Farm This family-owned farm offers more than just apples, so if you’re looking for a variety of fresh fruit, Wasem Fruit Farm is the place for you. In...

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New Name And Mission For Michigan Film Office

In the wake of the recent elimination of the film and digital media incentive program, the Michigan Film Office has struggled to tackle difficult questions surrounding funding and film promotion. However, after months of consideration, the Michigan Film Office has changed its vision and chosen a new name to reflect that. The Michigan Film Office will now be known as the Michigan Film & Digital Media Office. “The new name reflects substantive changes to our vision, and is one of many steps in...

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Detroit Institute Of Arts Promotes From Within For Their New Director

The changing season also brings a change at the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) today. The museum has named Salvador Salort-Pons, an internationally respected curator and scholar as its new director, president, and CEO effective October 15, 2015. Since 2011, Salort-Pons, a Madrid native, has served as the DIA’s European Art Department, and in 2013, he became the museum’s executive director of collection strategies and information. He also serves as the Elizabeth and Allan Shelden Curator...

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When Nerd Nite Detroit Meets Foodies: Interactive Food Science Fair

Remember those science fairs in middle school? I’m talking about the ones where everyone in the class showed up with a baking soda and vinegar volcano, convinced that their project would win first place. If those memories make you smile, get ready to jump for joy. Nerd Nite Detroit is celebrating its first ever Food Science Fair on October 8 from 8-10 p.m at COLORS Detroit, located at 311 E. Grand River Ave. Don’t worry. It’s going to be way cooler than a middle school science fair. For...

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Gleaners Aims to Mow Down Hunger

Children across Metro Detroit have started back to school, building on the knowledge they gained last year. However, not all of these kids will arrive at school with full stomachs. Over 300,000 local kids rely on free or reduced-fee meals during the school year, and they often miss meals over the weekend. To tackle this problem, Gleaners Community Food Bank has partnered with Weingartz, Michigan’s family-owned and locally operated provider of outdoor power equipment, for the 6th annual Mow Dow...

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Clear Your Calendars: Detroit’s Can’t Miss Event for IT Professionals

Finding a job can be a lengthy, daunting task. It often seems like you don’t know the right people, or you can’t find the right company. Finding the right employees can be just as frustrating. If you’re an IT professional – be it job seeker or recruiter – kiss your frustration goodbye and plan to attend IT in the D’s Pink Slip Party. The Pink Slip Party (PSP) is a great chance for both recruiters and job seekers to meet and network. The events often boast over 150 recruiters and 1,000 attendee...

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Pitch In! Cleanup and Board Up Starts Today In Charlevoix Village Neighborhood

School’s back in session, which means that many young Detroiters will be walking through neighborhoods to reach their schools. While this is a great opportunity for students to get in some exercise and see their city from a new perspective, it can also pose dangers. Jefferson East, Inc. (JEI), a non-profit community economic development group, plans to mitigate the dangers that come from unkempt, vacant properties. The organization has planned a Cleanup and Board Up project for four properties...

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Detroit’s Startup Scene Just Got Bigger With 2015 Demo Week

Detroit’s startup culture is growing, helping to strengthen the city and bring new talent in. Startup incubators and accelerators abound, and some of the region’s best organizations will collaborate to host Demo Week this Wednesday through Friday, Sept. 9-11. 2015 Demo Week is the result of Detroit Venture Partners, Bizdom, Techstars Mobility, Coolhouse Labs, and Desai Accelerator coming together to help match businesses with investors. Each organization has attracted companies from around t...

Five Awesome Detroit Public Library Services You Should Be Using

If you haven’t visited a public library since your school days, it’s time to plan a trip. The Detroit Public Library has way more to offer than just books. As a DPL cardholder, you have access to five cool services that will keep you entertained, help you sharpen your computer skills, and take the next step on your career path. 1. Career and Employment Assistance Looking for a new career or want to make a career change? Stop by the Technology, Literacy, and Career (TLC) Center at the Main B...

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Who Wins Where? Here Are The Most Searched Automakers

The American love affair with cars started almost as soon as Henry Ford’s first Model T rolled off the assembly line, and it hasn’t stopped yet. However, Americans are now able to make better informed decisions about their cars through research – particularly online searches. Google released its annual Trends report in 2014, and the search engine reported that Ford was the most-searched brand in the U.S. followed by Jeep in second. Dodge cam in third. Toyota, the world’s biggest-selling ca...

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Here's The History Behind The Names Of 10 Detroit Area Places

Names that might make out-of-towners do a double take are part of Detroiters’ everyday vocabulary. We’re used to the neighborhoods, streets, and cities that makes up Metro Detroit. However, we don’t often stop to think about how these places got their names and who the people (and sometimes places) are behind them. 1. Hamtramck Like much of Detroit’s history, Hamtramck can trace its name back to the French. It was named after Colonel Jean Francois Hamtramck, a Quebec native who joined...

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DPS Students Receive Firefighter Training Through New DFD Academy

As Detroit Public Schools prepare for the first day of classes, they have something exciting to celebrate. This fall, a class of 30 Detroit High School students will become the first to be trained as firefighters as part of a collaboration between the Detroit Fire Department and DPS. The two-year pilot program will train students as certified firefighters and emergency medical technicians (EMT) by the time they graduate from high school. Historically, the majority of new hires for DFD tend to...

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10 Awesome Places To Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth In Metro Detroit

Sadly, summer is swiftly drawing to a close. Back to school sales are already upon us, and the kids are thinking up new ways to get out of going to school. If you’re not quite ready to let go of summer yet, don’t worry. There’s still time to hit some of the best frozen dessert shops in Metro Detroit. Don’t be surprised if you find a new favorite shop. 1. Detroit Pop Shop What’s so exciting about popsicles? They’re just…popsicles, right? Wrong. The Detroit Pop Shop has forever redefined w...