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Grab Your 15 Minutes of Fame As A Paid Extra In Upcoming "Looking For Alaska" Film

Several weeks ago, we told you that the upcoming film “Looking For Alaska” had chosen Michigan for it’s primary shooting location, and that they were looking to hire a number of Michigan residents to work on the film. Well, the casting process begins soon and they want you! Paramount announced that they are seeking nearly 1,700 paid extras for the film. Think you’re ready for the chance to grace the silver screen? Here’s what you need to know. The film, based on the novel by John Green and...

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Crobot Swings Through Detroit En Route To The Top Of The Rock World

In a world where auto tune and drum machines rule the mainstream, many a music fan are left hankering for the days when rock ‘n’ roll was king and disco sucked. Enter Crobot. They’re a hard-hitting, remarkably sweaty, no frills rock band that captures the spirit of an age of music that seems to have been lapped up and swallowed by the gnarled, wagging tongue of Miley Cyrus. This gang of grizzled road warriors have had an impressive few years, including tours with some well-established rulers...

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Here's Why Detroit Doesn't Have A RoboCop Statue (Yet)

In February of 2011, something remarkable and utterly bizarre happened in Detroit. And, like most monumental movements in today’s world, it all began with a tweet: What followed was this response by then Mayor of Detroit, Dave Bing: What happened next was nothing short of magic, and proof of the unyielding power of Internet virality. Local artist John Leonard created a Facebook page, which boldly stated that Detroit needed a RoboCop statue. By the end of its first day, that page rece...

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Things To Do In Detroit: Your City 5 For The Weekend Of August 21-23

Happy Friday, Detroit. We’re back once again with your list of what’s good to do in and around the city this weekend with your City 5. UAW-GM Spirit of Detroit Hydro Fest – Saturday and Sunday – Detroit River If you enjoy a little sun, fun, and boats that look like spaceships careening across bodies of water at breakneck speeds, then I suggest you head over to the Detroit River for the UAW-GM Spirit of Detroit Hydro Fest on Saturday and Sunday. This event was created to fill the voi...

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Yep, It's Real - Get Your Very Own #TigerWatch2015 T-shirt

Well, this was bound to happen. The Tiger Watch guys have launched a T-shirt sale, capitalizing on their brief brush with Internet stardom on Tuesday. If you aren’t familiar with the back story here, check out our article about the debacle. In a nutshell, a photographer brought some live animals into the Packard Plant for a photo shoot, a tiger wandered off, and all out Internet madness followed shortly there after. It’s not the first time a wild animal has wandered around Detroit, but it cert...

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Stevie Wonder Announces Return To Detroit, Tickets Go On Sale Friday

One of the greatest entertainers ever to grace the stage is making his return to the city that gave birth to so many of his hits. That’s right, folks, we’re talking about Stevie Wonder. If you missed his show earlier this year, you’re in luck, because Olympia Entrainment issued a news release on Monday stating that the man himself will return to Detroit’s Joe Louis Arena on Saturday November 21st, with his “Songs In The Key Of Life” tour. For a little preview, check out this clip of Stevie...

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Detroit Cops To Wear Body Cameras Starting In Early 2016

The trend of police wearing body cameras has finally made its way to Detroit. The news comes by way of a news conference with Mayor Mike Duggan and Police Chief James Craig on Tuesday, WXYZ reports. The move comes at a time when tension in the national conversation regarding police violence continues to rise, and it seems that each day another video surfaces highlighting police brutality. The Detroit system will actually be one of the more sophisticated systems in the country. Officers will...

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Things To Do In Detroit: Your City 5 For August 14-16, 2015

What’s up Detroit, we’re back once again with your weekend roundup on the City 5 with Daily Detroit. We’re halfway through the month of August and the days aren’t getting any longer, so let’s get out there and enjoy summer’s twilight month! African World Festival – Friday – Sunday – Charles H. Wright Museum, Detroit Starting Friday afternoon, celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Wright Museum with their African World Festival. This renowned Festival will draw thousands attende...

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How To Travel From Detroit To India In 15-45 Minutes

If a soul-searching journey through India is on your bucket list but out of your budget, then check out India Day 2015, presented by India League of America. On August 15th from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., make the short cruise out to the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi and ignite your senses with the tastes, sounds, and sights of India. This event is packed with all of the beauty of traditional Indian culture. You’ll enjoy food vendors, classically trained Bollywood dancers, clothing and jewelr...

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Courser & Gamrat Make Michigan State House Look More Like "House Of Cards"

There’s a House of Cards-esque story out of Lansing this morning, as a high profile affair involving two Michigan State Representatives has surfaced thanks to this audio recording captured by his aide, and released by The Detroit News. The recording reveals that Republican State Representative, Todd Courser (R-Lapeer), had crafted and intended to release an email to cover up an affair between him and fellow lawmaker with whom he had merged legislative office operations with, Rep. Cindy Gamrat...

Ready To Party? So Is The Charles Wright Museum To Celebrate The African World Festival

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Wright Museum with their African World Festival next weekend. Running Friday, August 14 through Sunday, August 16 the 33rd annual African World Festival will draw over 150,000 attendees to the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, for a weekend full of performances, poetry, arts and crafts, African drumming and dance, ethnic foods, and more! The big excitement this year is for headliner, Julian Marley, son of famed reggae star Bob Marley....

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Things To Do In Detroit: Your City 5 For August 7-9, 2015

What’s up Detroit, we’re back once again for the weekend rundown with your City 5. We’ve crossed into the last month of summer, which means winter is poking her icy claw at our sacred tropical bubble. Soon enough we’ll be talking about ice skating at Campus Martius, so slip on your flip flops and let’s enjoy what’s left of this magical summer window. Detroit Improv Festival – Friday-Sunday – Detroit, Ferndale If summer time festivals are your thing, then this week’s list is for you....

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QUICK TIP: Celebrate One Of The Finer Things In Life.. Pizza!

Today, August 6, head to the Royal Oak Farmer’s market for a celebration in honor of one of the world’s most sacred culinary creations. Pizza. That’s right, folks, from 6-10 p.m. you and your closest friends can enjoy premium pies from 10 of Metro Detroit’s best spots to grab a slice of heaven, including Hippie’s, Fired Up, Detroit Style Pizza Company,You Wanna Pizza Me, Tania’s Pizza, ROAK, Primo’s Pizza of Royal Oak, Dolly’s Pizza, and Luigi & Pedro. Swim in the steamy delight of a lush...

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Detroit Lions Legend And Businessman Mel Farr Dies At 70

Mel Farr, NFL superstar and local businessman has died at his home at the age of 70. Farr was selected by the Detroit Lions as 7th pick in the first round of the 1967 draft and won rookie of the year honors in his first season. His impressive NFL career stretched 69 games, all with the Lions. During that time, he rushed for 3,072 yards and scored 26 touchdowns on the ground, and also caught 146 passes for 1,374 yards and 10 scores. After his NFL career came to an end in 1974, Farr partnere...

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QUICK TIP: Fowl Your Way To A Healthier Detroit

On Thursday, August 13 from 6-10pm, join Healthy Detroit for a fun filled evening of Fowling as they raise funds to help keep Detroiters healthy! Healthy Detroit is a local non-profit organization who’s mission is to provide every Detroit resident with the education, resources, and empowerment they need live healthy and happy lives, through the implementation of the US Surgeon General’s National Prevention Strategy. Their programming efforts under this strategy include but are not limited to...

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Green Sky Sees Blue Skies Downtown, Makes Move To Detroit

Local video production and photography studio Green Sky is the next suburban-based company to move their business to the rapidly expanding downtown district.  The company, known for impressive work with brands like Cadillac and Toshiba – as well as this awesome video – moved from their small studio in downtown Royal Oak to the newly renovated 607 Building located at the intersection of Congress and Shelby. The new 2600 square foot space is a fully customized design built in a 9-story 1920...

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Things To Do In Detroit: Your City 5 For July 31 Through August 2, 2015

Hello, Detroit! We’re here once again with your weekend rundown in the City 5. It’s shaping up to be a solid round up of events, so let’s get down to business. Hockeytown BrewHaHa Fowling & Feasting Event – Friday, 6 p.m. – Joe Louis Arena, Detroit – $47.50 This is the sixth installment of the hugely successful Hockeytown BrewHaHa Event Series, and they’re pulling out all the stops for this round, as the Red Wings and the Fowling Warehouse bring Detroit’s newest bar sport sensation to...

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Detroit's Oldest Bar Fights To Salvage A Piece of History

One of the Detroit’s oldest but under the radar gems is on the city’s chopping block, but it won’t go without a fight from the good folks at Detroit’s oldest bar, The Two Way Inn. The Two Way staff and patrons of the pub are coming together to save the Norris House, one of the city’s architectural gems, from demolition and are throwing a BBQ to raise some restoration capital. The home has reportedly been abandoned since the early 1990s. Though it was once the target of arson, the home of Det...