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Have You Seen The Most Instagrammed Place In Michigan? It's Amazing.

There are some spots in Michigan so beautiful that spending time there can feel like you’ve entered an entirely new world. Busbud has shared their list of the most Instagrammed places in the United State and Canada, and the top place in Michigan is the Silver Lake Sand Dunes. Located along Lake Michigan’s sweeping shoreline between Muskegon and Ludington, Silver Lake Sand Dunes State Park is one of the most picturesque and dynamic landscapes in the Great Lakes region, consisting of more than...

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Made In Detroit: Strategic Staffing Solutions Paints The Town Green For Their 25th Anniversary

In these days of Detroit’s current renaissance, or “new Detroit” as some call it, it’s important to remember that there are companies have actually enjoyed a rather long tenure in the city. The few and proud that wear that badge have see the worst of times, and now, the best – or at least “bettering” – of times, and their commitment to the community is one of the key reasons that the city managed to persevere through challenges. One such company is Strategic Staffing Solutions (S3) – a Detro...

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Things To Do: Your City 5 For This Weekend, Oct. 2-4, 2015

Subscribe Thanks for subscribing [tinypass_offer text=”Here is my link text”] Happy weekend, everyone! The leaves are a-changing, and we are full on into Fall. Get out there and have some fun before the weather takes a gloomy turn. We’ve got a great line up for you this week, so without further ado, here is your City 5 for October 2-4. Scroll down for the text. Family Day Extravaganza: Day of the Dead Ofrendas and Retablos – Saturday – Detroit On Saturday celebrate the tradition...

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The Detroit Fall Beer Festival Return To Eastern Market October 23 & 24

The Detroit Fall Beer Festival makes its triumphant return to Eastern Market on October 23 and 24, and with more than 600 craft beers available from over 75 Michigan breweries, it’s shaping up to be one of the best events of the fall season. In addition to hundreds of great beers, you’ll enjoy live music from top local bands and food from some of the best restaurants in town. Tickets for the event are currently available online, and any remaining tickets will be sold at the door. However, fe...

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WATCH: Detroit Company Original Stix Featured on 'Pitch to Rich'

One of the most interesting changes in the Metro Detroit business landscape over the last few years has been the increase of entrepreneurial small businesses being launched in the area. Whether it’s clothing brands like Detroit Hustles Harder or Detroit vs. Everybody, or drinking vinegars from McClary Bros., Metro Detroit is  booming with creative minds looking to make a buck by putting their entrepreneurial skills to work in a area that’s ripe with opportunity. One such story is that of the...

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Amazon To Open Tech Hub In Detroit, Giving Detroit's Tech Sector Another Boost

Detroit’s budding technology sector is set to receive another boost, helping to grow the city’s presence as a tech savvy market worthy of national attention. On Monday morning online retail juggernaut Amazon.com announced that it will build a technology hub in downtown Detroit, bringing more full-time tech jobs to the city’s growing downtown business district. Currently, Amazon has offices in the 150 W. Jefferson office tower located downtown, which is home to roughy 100 employees focusing o...

Things To Do In Detroit: Your City 5 For 9/25-9/27

That’s right, folks, the equinox has passed and fall is officially here. Like it or not, it’s time to accept that summer will soon disappear entirely from our rearview mirror, as we drive full speed into winter’s icy barren soul. Don’t fret just yet, though, because this weekend’s weather is looking good and there are plenty of fall-y good times to be had by all. So grab your flannels and sweaters, Detroit, here’s your City 5. The audio is embedded below, but scroll on for the text....

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Detroit City FC Plans Approved, Will Begin Renovation Of New Stadium

Several weeks ago, the Detroit City FC announced plans for a new stadium. Well, there’s good news for team supporters, the City of Hamtramck, and old Keyworth stadium, because the plans were approved on Wednesday. In a statement, DCFC co-owner Sean Mann said “We greatly appreciate Hamtramck Public Schools seeing the potential of this public private partnership and working with us to bring the rehabilitation of Keyworth Stadium one step closer. It is exciting for us as an organization to not...

Carhartt To Invest $18.6 Million For HQ Expansion In Dearborn, Hire 215

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last several months, you’ve probably heard about the new Carhartt location that opened in the Midtown neighborhood of Detroit earlier this summer. Carhartt, founded in Detroit in 1889, is a garment manufacturer best known for work clothes such as jackets, coats, overalls, coveralls, vests and more. Well, the popular Michigan-born company just received more good news care of the The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). On Tuesday, th...

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LOOK: Astronaut Tweets Picture Of Detroit From Space

Space. The final frontier – and apparently home to a serious fan of the NFL. Scott Kelly, who is currently spending a year aboard the International Space Station, spent last Sunday tweeting pictures of various NFL stadiums and cities from high above our lovely planet. Our own Detroit Lions even got a little love as the space station sailed over our neck of the woods. Check out the pic below, and follow Scott Kelly on Twitter to see more of his stellar photos. #SundayNFLStadiumPicFromSpa...

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Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit For The Weekend Of September 18-20

Hello again Detroit! It looks like we’ve managed to stave off the cold for another week, and I think it’s time to celebrate with a healthy blend of booze, yoga, puppies, and a whole lot more. So here it is, your City 5. 1. Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo – Friday – Sunday – Royal Oak Winter is well on its way, and it’s time to start thinking about who/what you’re going to be spooning on those cold nights. If you’re out of luck in the love department, don’t fret, because this Frid...

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A Look Inside The Newest, Coolest Hub Of Craft Beer In Detroit

Despite the escalating success of the craft brewing industry in Michigan, it’s still a challenge to find a high quality beer shop within Detroit’s city limits. Beyond a meager selection, you’ll be hard pressed to find a clerk with superior beer knowledge, and a passion for the now well established craft beer culture. Those days are finally done, though. Craft beer nerds rejoice, because 8 Degrees Plato is finally open in the Cass Corridor section of Midtown, and it’s packed with the finest b...

Joe Biden Says "Detroit's Back," Visits City And Praises Progress

Approaching the podium to a warm round of applause, Vice President Joe Biden opened his remarks by commenting on the heat inside the Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) Headquarters. He casually took off his suit jacket then said confidently that “The best mayor in the entire country is Mike Duggan.”  That was just the first of many glowing remarks the Vice President had about the revitalization efforts in Detroit during his speech on Thursday. Biden vistited Detroit to promote a s...

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Murals In The Market Kicks Off This Weekend

Beginning this Thursday night, Eastern Market will be transformed by the talented hands of a slew of local and national artists. The first ever Murals in the Market festival is a nine-day event that invites 45 local and national artists to create large-scale street art in Eastern Market. The first edition of the highly anticipated festival aims to highlight the role that murals play in revitalizing Detroit, and will help make Eastern Market a must-see destination for both Detroit residents a...

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The Greatest Bacon Celebration Of The Year Is Happening In Royal Oak This Thursday

There is only one thing more American than apple pie, and that, my friends, is the reigning king of cured meats, the undisputed breakfast behemoth. That’s right, I’m talking about BACON. This Thursday night, September 17,  you can enjoy a very special celebration of the savory pork sensation at the Bacon Bash event at the Royal Oak Farmer’s Market. From 7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. you can enjoy bacon prepared in more ways than Bubba could cook shrimp. You’ll find an array of great foods cover...

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WATCH: Motown Legend Stevie Wonder Brings TV Host To Tears In Carpool Karaoke Session

The Wonder Man has done it again. Detroit’s homegrown legend appeared on the Late Show With James Corden recently, promoting his upcoming tour and singing a list of hits from throughout his career. The sketch begins with a hilarious discussion about who should drive, and it only gets better from there. We won’t ruin the magic that you’re about to witness, but trust us, you’ll thank yourself for taking 10 minutes out of your day to enjoy this sketch. If you want Stevie to make you laugh,...

This Might Be The Greatest Craigslist Offer Of All Time (Or At Least, This Year)

Well, here’s some good ole fashioned Friday shenanigans for you. It had to happen at some point, and while I’m sure it’s not the first time, it’s the first time I’ve seen it. Some gang of geniuses have re-created one of the greatest movie vehicles of all time, and if you’ve got an extra $4,000 laying around then you could make the investment of a lifetime. The van, which according to the Craigslist ad, “gets more looks then a Lambo at a fraction of the cost”, is currently living in Muskegon,...

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LOOK: Local Photographer Reveals Michigan's Miniature Secret World

By now, you’ve probably noticed the billboards around town flaunting beautiful pictures of distant landscapes with the caption, “Shot on iPhone.” Well, one of Metro Detroit’s own is taking pictures so stunning that she may land herself a billboard deal in the not too distant future. Molly Tamulevich, a big hearted and unapologetic nerd for anthropoids (or bugs for us laymen), has combined her love of photography with these oft neglected miniature creatures of the world, and turned it into an...