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RIP Tom Petty. Here Are 5 Videos From His Last Detroit Show

A music legend has passed away. According to his Manager, Tom Petty has died. According to reports, he was found Sunday night unconscious and not breathing in his Malibu home. He died Monday night at 8:40 p.m. Petty was 66. Petty kept playing all the way to the end, including a show last Monday night wrapping up their 40th Anniversary tour. The musician’s words turned out to be sadly prophetic that this would be the “last trip around the country” in a Rolling Stone article about the tour:...

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Old Joe Muer Site On Gratiot To See New Development

A property that once was home to an icon of Detroit’s restaurant history is going to see new life. This piece of land that hasn’t been commercially used since Joe Muer’s closed in 1998 is in what is now a prime location. The unusually shaped property sits along Gratiot Avenue at St. Aubin and up against the popular Dequindre Cut. The site, near Eastern Market, will be redeveloped through an agreement between The Platform, and DVP LLC. The nuts and bolts of the announcement indicate we’re s...

Average Rental Prices Rose Slightly In Detroit, Still Among Lowest In Nation

The city of Detroit as a whole is still one of the lowest-priced markets in the country, but median rental prices are up for one and two bedroom places. According to new proprietary data released by Abodo, rental prices going into October sit at $528 for a one bedroom, up 0.64% from last month. For a two bedroom, it’s $605 a month, up 0.82%. Obviously, those numbers are lower than some of what you’d find in the greater downtown area or certain hot neighborhoods. Those high dollar lofts and a...

PODCAST: Amplifying The Voice Of Metro Detroit's Growing Hispanic Population

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Eastern Market

Let's Peek Inside The New Eastern Market Brewing Company

The newest addition to Detroit’s beer scene is the Eastern Market Brewing Company. A project that’s the brainchild of Dayne Bartscht, Devin Drowley, and Paul Hoskin, the loft-like space at 2515 Riopelle Street in Detroit is open and inviting. Having visited the space just as work began last year, the transformation is amazing. They kept the structure of the building, but really added just the right amount of design touch to make the space special. There were just a few beers on tap...

Report: Fanbase Of The Detroit Lions The Second Most Liberal In NFL

There is a ton of political talk around football right now. But where do people actually stand (or kneel?). According to a new piece out by FiveThirtyEight.com, Detroit Lions fans leans significantly toward voting for the Democratic party. So much so that Detroit is only beaten by San Francisco and beats the fanbase of the New York Giants. It also dives into the political affiliation of all of the National Football League Teams, and finds that most of them lean Democratic with how they vot...

Michigan Liquor Control Commission Denies License, Warren Oktoberfest Canceled

One of the more popular events we highlighted a few days was an Oktoberfest in Warren that was to be put on by the City of Warren, the Warren Kiwanis Club, and three breweries – Falling Down, Dragonmead and Kuhnhenn. It has been canceled. But why? According to a post from the Warren Parks and Recreation Department, the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) denied licensing to the Warren Kiwanis Club for the event. In a Facebook comment on that thread, the Warren Parks and Recreation De...

A Starbucks Reserve Is Opening In Downtown Detroit Next Week

The luxe version of Starbucks, Starbucks Reserve, is opening not only in Birmingham but in downtown Detroit. The Westin Book Cadillac, at the corner of Washington Boulevard and Michigan, is getting the special type of Starbucks that aims to feature less commonly available coffee blends and a higher end experience. The 1,700 foot cafe that replaces the old WBC coffee shop will sit 42 people as well as 18 outside. It’ll also offer pour-overs and Nitro coffee, one of the hottest trends lately....

Panel On Coworking On Thursday, October 5

One of the hotter trends in Detroit’s business district is coworking. It’s where there’s shared space, or dedicated offices, but housed or built around a community. This kind of flexible space has been key to many companies coming to Detroit, establishing a beachhead, and then expanding. On October 5, the Detroit Regional Chamber is hosting an event at 8 a.m. to talk about the subject. On the panel, moderated by Crain’s Detroit Business reporter Annalise Frank, will be: * Amanda Lewan, Co...

QUICK TIP: Behind The Scenes Tour, Family Fun At Comerica Park On Saturday

If you are looking for a family friendly event for this Saturday, September 30, I have just the thing for you. Comerica Bank is hosting a Park Perks season finale at Comerica Park from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The event will give guests a chance to go on a behind the scenes tour of the park. They will also get to ride the carousel and Fly Ball Ferris Wheel. Try your hand at pitching or hitting in the pitch booth and batting cages. There will also be complementary face painting and draw...

Topgolf Swing Suite Swings Open Their Doors At MGM Grand

Over the years, I’ve learned golfing is a thing. Although I’m terrible at hitting a stationary little white ball in a desired direction, there are lots and lots of people who at least try to be good at it and have fun. There’s a new Topgolf “Swing Suite” in the MGM Grand Detroit Casino Hotel. It’s in the old Ignite space and has a dedicated elevator up from the casino floor. I’d show you a picture of where that is, but there’s no photography allowed on the casino floor. So here’s the sig...

Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit For The Weekend Of Sept. 29-Oct. 1

It is hard to believe that October 1 is this Sunday. I know it is cliché to say that this year is going by so fast, but it really has. This weekend is once again packed full of things to do. I had a really hard time narrowing down the list, so I might have added in a bonus. Let’s get to this list. Buhl Bar Presents Nichole New Looking for a good date night option downtown for Friday night? I’m going to suggest checking out Nicole New at the Buhl Bar. Generally the Buhl Bar is only ope...

5 Picks: Design Is Everywhere This Week During The 2017 Detroit Design Festival

The 2017 Detroit Design Festival officially started on Tuesday, but it runs through Saturday, September 30. This year the theme for the festival is Design Is Everywhere. The goal of the festival is to show people that there is design from your most abstract pieces to the light poles that go down the street. Detroit is the first city in the United States to be named one of UNESCO’s Cities of Design. Earlier this year designers from Detroit traveled to the 10th International Design Biennale in...

PICS: Work Revs Up At The Old Statler Hotel Site

After a series of delays, work on the site that once held the Statler Hotel seems to be getting underway. The spot, located next to Grand Circus Park and along Washington Boulevard, will eventually be home to 288 apartments, a retail component, underground parking and a green roof. Above is a rendering of the new project. Below, is a look at the Statler Hotel that opened in 1915, closed in 1975 and was demolished in 2005. In June of this year, the project received a $250,000 loan...

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Cinema Detroit Sues Mark Cuban's Landmark Theatre Chain Over Access To Films

A national David vs. Goliath story in the film business has the side effect of pitting two local theatres that show art and specialty films against each other. Four small theatres, including Cinema Detroit located in the Detroit’s Midtown neighborhood, are suing Landmark Theatres and their parent company 2929 Entertainment (owned by billionaire and Shark Tank star Mark Cuban), claiming that the chain is coercing agreements from film distributors. The suit was filed by Cinema Detroit as well...

Thelonious Monk Tribute, Music Of Louis Jordan At The Scarab Club This Fall

The Scarab Club has been a big part of the art and music scene in Detroit for the past 110 years. One of the ways they have fostered the art scene is by offering new opportunities for Detroit based up and coming artists to share their talents. This spring the Scarab Club and Planet D Nonet launched Live at the Scarab Club which showcases this talent to the community. The program is part of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation’s Knight Arts Challenge. Live at the Scarab Club will have...

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PODCAST: Open Streets Detroit And A MoGo Bike Share Update With Lisa Nuszkowski

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Here’s What Detroit Schools Superintendent Nikolai Vitti Says He Can Do By Next Year

It could be years before Detroiters see significant improvement in their struggling city schools, but Detroit’s new schools boss says there are some very specific ways that he expects to see some progress by next year. Among them: improvements on test scores, attendance rates, teacher hiring and the amount of money district grads receive in college scholarships. Those goals are spelled out in the documents that the Detroit school board plans to use to evaluate the new superintendent, Niko...

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