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Detroit ranked 27th in list of best places to travel in 2016

With winter closing in, it’s hard to imagine that anyone would consider Detroit a top travel destination. However, Travel and Leisure Magazine recently released a list of 51 must visit locations around the world in 2016, and Detroit landed the 27th spot – right between Galle in Sri Lanka and the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador. The author attributes the recent surge of development to the river front, downtown, midtown, and corktown neighborhoods as a few of the reasons to visit the D. Here ar...

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Meet some of Detroit's finest authors at local history book fair this Saturday

Detroit is home to a wealth of influential artists across a variety of mediums, and one market that has seen a considerable boom in the last decade is literature. With books from contemporary authors covering topics from the history of the Better Made potato chip company to Detroit’s role in WWII, there seems to be no shortage of the talented and dynamic writers in Detroit. This Saturday, December 12, you’ll have the chance to explore the growing catalogue of Detroit inspired literature and...

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Detroit Getting New Cycle Pub And We Took A Ride

We hope you liked the video! There will be many more to come so keep your eyes on your Facebook stream. Here are a few key points about the Cycle Pub. Let’s start out with their website, http://www.detroitcyclepub.com. That’s where you’ll go for all the info you need to book your ride! It was started by Nick Blaszczyk and his fiance Jody McKenzie as a passion project in addition to their day jobs in marketing and management. The bikes are manufactured in Oregon, seat 15 riders, and top out a...

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Avenue of Fashion gets an LED makeover

On Wednesday, the Greater Wayne County Economic Development Corp. announced that roughly 160 LED lights will be installed in the Avenue of Fashion district in northwest Detroit. The installation is the result of a $106,000 grant from the group, who believes that the improvement to the neighborhood will help improve safety and drive more traffic to the businesses there. The project will be managed by University Commons. The lights will be manufactured by Detroit America’s Green Line LLC and i...

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Drummond Island under new ownership

Matt Lester, founder and CEO of Bloomfield Township-based Princeton Enterprises LLC, has purchased the Drummond Island Resort and Conference center, a 1,550-acre property on Lake Huron originally built by Tom Monaghan – the founder of Dominos Pizza and former owner of the Detroit Tigers. The land, built roughly 30 years ago for $30 million was scheduled to go to auction on Tuesday morning. According to the listing, the property is stacked with impressive real estate, including a golf course,...

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Things to do this weekend: Your City 5 for December 4-6

Hello Detroit! I hope that by now you’ve processed the remainder of your Thanksgiving feast and preparing for a weekend full of holiday good timing. The weather looks like it’s going to stay mild through the weekend, so now is the time to get out and enjoy some of the holiday fun around the city. If you’ve got friends and family in town this week’s list is just the thing to keep them entertained all weekend long. Winter Wonderland – Friday 5 p.m.-8 p.m. – Grosse Pointe Shores On Fri...

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WATCH: New Batman vs Superman trailer features shots of Detroit, Michigan State

Last night, the world got its first glimpse of the new Batman vs Superman film, which will be released in theaters on March 25th, 2016. As you may recall, a good chunk of the filming was done in the city proper and surrounding areas, and the trailer features a couple moments that are unmistakably Detroit. The most noticeable of the bunch comes in at about 2 minutes and 20 seconds when one of the city’s most recognizable land marks, Michigan Central Station, serves as the backdrop when the fi...

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VIDEO: Watch an amazing Lions vs Packers preview

Detroit is burning Honolulu blue with Lions pride right now, and with three straight wins under their belt, these boys deserve the love. And as we gear up for the game at Ford Field tomorrow night, it’s crucial to take note of the key players and story lines in the game. Youtube user Taiwanese Animators did just that in outrageous and surpisingly gory fashion in this two minute animated game breakdown. It’s a good laugh, and honestly, not a bad pre-game analysis. Check it out! GO LIONS!...

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The Ideas Box brings tech and education access to underserved neighborhoods

On Tuesday, the slick and mobile Ideas Box was unveiled at the central branch of the Detroit Public Library. The project, created by the nonprofit Libraries Without Borders in partnership with the renowned French designer Philippe Starck, the Alexander Soros Foundation, and the Pierre Bellon Foundation, has created a portable media center and digital classroom that can be set up in under 20 minutes. The current program, the first of its kind in the US, will last through the month of December...

Your guide to an ultimate Noel Night this Saturday

This year, Noel Night celebrates 43 years in operation on Saturday, December 5, 2015, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Patrons can expect many of the typical Noel Night traditions, like the Cultural Center-wide “Open House,” which celebrates the city’s diverse holiday traditions amid the state’s premier arts and cultural institutions, historic churches, galleries, and a growing circle of small businesses and restaurants, and provides the perfect backdrop for and evening of performances to enjoy wi...

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Detroit Police Department officers to receive 4% pay increase in tentative agreement

On Monday, Mayor Mike Duggan and Police Chief James Craig announced that tentative collective bargaining agreements were reached with three unions representing the city’s 2,224 sworn police officers, providing a 4% raise to all sworn officers. The starting pay rate for officers will also get a boost from $31,700 to $36,000. “We’re increasing the salary of starting officers so we can attract more quality recruits and increasing wages overall so that we can keep those quality officers,” said C...

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14 Stores Not To Miss In Detroit For Small Business Saturday

The small business community in Detroit and the Metro area is one of the most exciting areas of improvement in the region in the last several years. When you shop locally owned businesses, you keep 62% of every dollar you spend in the local economy vs. 38% at a chain store. From artists or furniture manufacturers to grocery stores and coffee shops,  this appears to be a trend that shows no signs of stopping. With Small Business Saturday upon us, we wanted to give you our last minute list of...

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The Salvation Army and Delphi to serve up hot meals this Thursday

The holidays in Detroit are a time for giving back, and leading the charge this and every year The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit, who will serve a hot, delicious breakfast to Detroiters in need this Thanksgiving to help reduce hunger this holiday. Sponsored by the Delphi Foundation, who have provided both funds and volunteers to the cause, the meal will feature a variety of breakfast options like quiche, breakfast potatoes, sausage, danishes, juice, coffee and milk. In addition to a hot an...

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Low gas prices are one more thing to be thankful for this holiday

There’s some good news for the 67% of folks who will travel 200 miles or more for Thanksgiving this year. According to a report from gasbuddy.com, gas prices on Thanksgiving will drop to their lowest point since 2004, to an absurd $1.99 per gallon. At this time last year, the price was $2.81 per gallon. The same report states that nearly 60% of U.S. gas stations are currently selling gas for less than $2 per gallon, and prices are still falling in many parts of the country. The lowest pric...

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Detroit Skate Company set to roll out in Detroit

In the last decade, roller derby has seen a full fledged resurgence in Detroit, thanks in large part to the efforts of the Detroit Derby Girls. These wheeled warriors embody Detroit’s unique blend of grit and glamour as they careen around the rink battling for first place. As the industry continues to grow in Detroit and across the nation, entrepreneurs are seizing the array of business opportunities created by the sport’s growing popularity. Enter Sarah Hipel – founder of the Austin, Texas-...

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Pro Tip: Enjoy FREE rides on the Detroit People Mover this Thursday

If you’re heading downtown for the Thanksgiving Day Parade this Thursday, the most hectic part of your experience just became a whole lot simpler. For the second consecutive year, patrons of the Detroit People Mover will be treated to complimentary rides from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., thanks to Michelin North America Inc. “Michelin is pleased to offer free rides on the Detroit People Mover again for this busy Thanksgiving,” said Ken Kruithof, Michelin North America. “Last year we received great feed...

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Here are the cheapest (legit) places to park for the Thanksgiving Day festivities

Between America’s Thanksgiving Parade, the Turkey Trot, and the Lions game, parking downtown will be an absolute nightmare this Thanksgiving day. But fear not, because we’ve got a list straight from the city of the cheapest spots to park your rig for the day. Don’t get greedy, though – the cheaper the spot, the more quickly it will be swooped up by patrons. Save yourself the struggle this Holiday by getting downtown early and snagging one of these prime spots before they’re gone. Oh, and don...

Eastern Market Holiday Market kicks off tomorrow morning

Tomorrow (Tuesday) from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. take in all the sights and sounds of the holidays at Eastern Market, as they kick off their always excellent Holiday Market event. Stock up on all your locally made goods, Thanksgiving trimmings, Christmas trees and more at the first in this series of markets throughout the next two months. Vendors like McClary Bros., Slow Jams, Beau Bien, Gingeaide, and farmers will be there. The air will be rich with the smell of pine trees and holiday good cheer, as...