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PODCAST: A Real Conversation About Entrepreneurship In Detroit With Ned Staebler, CEO Of Techtown

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Gas Prices Up 13 Cents Per Gallon On Average In Michigan

You’ll probably be paying a bit more to fill your gas tank this week. AAA Michigan is reporting that the state average daily gas price is up to $2.42 per gallon for regular. That’s 13 cents higher than last week (the third highest rise in the nation) and 14 cents higher than at the same time last year. Specifically in Metro Detroit, the local average matches what is happening statewide, but up 6 cents higher than last year at this time. AAA expects demand to grow as the summer driving seas...

Hunger Free Summer Food Fight Urges Local Businesses To Step Up To Fight Hunger, Feed Children

According to the 2016 Kids Count Michigan study, child poverty has gone up in 80 of 83 Michigan counties since 2006. With that in mind, Gleaners Community Food Bank is asking businesses and organizations in southeast Michigan to help fight childhood hunger by joining the 23rd Annual Hunger Free Summer Food Fight starting Monday, July 17, 2017 through Friday, July 28, 2017. The food and fund drive already has 23 businesses signed up to compete to raise the most meals over the two-week period....

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Here's Drone Video Of That Eastern Market Warehouse Fire Over The Weekend

A dry foods warehouse at Divison and Riopelle streets caught fire over the weekend, and YouTube user Alex Fire Chaser has some great footage from the air of the fire. The fire is currently being investigated as suspicious according to MLive and had been undergoing remodeling work say the Freep. The building caught fire at about 9:30 a.m. and after about an hour, fire crews started fighting the blaze from the outside only due to concerns the building or roof would collapse. The fire was con...

Hatch Detroit Contest For $50,000 Only Has A Few Days Left For Submissions

If you’re looking for a way to get $50,000 in funding for your brick and mortar business or business idea that’s based in Detroit, Hamtramck or Highland Park, Hatch Detroit might be the answer. The contest is in its seventh year, and through a popular voting and judging process selects a winner to receive not only $50,000 in funding thanks to Comerica Bank, but also there’s a suite of business support services. Some of the businesses you may have heard of around town have received funding fr...

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To Celebrate Detroit's 316th Birthday on July 24, Hudsonville Is Throwing An Ice Cream Party

Detroit’s 316th birthday is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate then with an ice cream party. Hudsonville Ice Cream will be hosting an official Birthday Bash in Cadillac Square on Monday, July 24 from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. During the party Hudsonville will be giving away free ice cream to people who attend the party. “Ice cream is the best way to celebrate birthdays, and Hudsonville Ice Cream is thrilled to host a family-friendly Detroit birthday bash on July 24...

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A First Taste Of The New Detroit Fleat Food Truck & Boozery In Ferndale (PHOTOS)

Food trucks & booze? It sounds like a winning combination. And, at first look, it seems as if Detroit Fleat, the new food truck park & bar just outside of downtown Ferndale, has delivered. Walking in the space, the walls are filled with Detroit nostalgia. Faygo. Better Made. Stroh’s. It has that garage feel that’s very in right now, with large garage doors that open to the patios. They also allow the place to be a year-round establishment. More on that later. Heading outside to the p...

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Advocates Trying Again To Bring Order To Detroit's Disorganized Public And Charter School Situation

It’s been more than a year since the tearful, emotional night when a divided state legislature blocked a major effort to bring order to Detroit schools. Now some of the parties involved in last year’s fight are regrouping and looking for new ways to improve city schools. Only this time, they’re less likely to look to Lansing for laws that would force schools to report to a powerful school oversight commission. Instead, early discussions appear to be centered on bringing together the his...

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Pedaling To The Pints: A Tested Road Map For A Detroit Bike Share Bar Crawl

Although bike-sharing initially arrived in downtown Detroit several years ago for members of the locally notorious “Family of Companies” in the Gilbert empire via Zagster, it was not widely available to the masses until the launch of MoGo last month. MoGo is Detroit’s first widely available bike sharing service with 43 stations across the city. All early indications are that it is a success, with the court of public opinion deeming it a much more customer friendly and viable option (at least f...

Explore Some Mid-Century Detroit Homes During The Palmer Woods Home And Garden Tour

This weekend is the annual Palmer Woods Home and Garden Tour. This means you will get two days to walk, bike, or take a shuttle around the 102 year old Detroit neighborhood. Palmer Woods is mostly known for the Tudor mansions that were built in the early 20th century. However if you have ever been through Palmer Woods you might have noticed the large assortment of mid-century homes. This neighborhood is anything but cookie cutter, which is probably why I love it so much. This year the...

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PODCAST: Social Media Day Detroit With Nikki Little, Robert Courtney & Mike McClure

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MHPN Awarded Grant To Teach Building Trades Through Restoring A Vacant Detroit House

One of the keys to getting economic engine of the city of Detroit roaring again is jobs for its residents. A program to help do just that through teaching the building trades, the Living Trades Academy (LTA) job training pilot program, received a $60,000 grant from the the McGregor Fund. It’s administered by the Michigan Historical Preservation Network. Detroit has some amazing homes that could be saved, built with high quality materials and top-notch craftsmanship. It also has a shortage of...

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Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit For The Weekend Of July 7-9

I don’t know about you, but having a holiday in the middle of the week really throws me off. So even though it feels like we just had a weekend, the weekend is almost upon us, which means it is time to start making plans. Have a great weekend everyone, and go find the fun! FRIDAY — Food Network Watch Party At Stache International Food Network visited Stache International back in May to film an spot for the show Ginormous Food. The time has come for that episode to air, which means Stac...

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Your Corridor 5: Fun This Weekend Along The Woodward Corridor For July 7-9

Hello friends! If you’re in town for the holiday week, or just getting back, know that the summer fun is in full swing this weekend. Let’s just dive in, shall we? Friday – Detroit Fleat Grand Opening It’s one of the most anticipated food and booze developments in the region, judging by the interest on our site and our Facebook page. Detroit Fleat is holding their grand opening at 5 p.m. on Friday night and it’ll marry booze and food trucks on 9 Mile. We’ll be sure to give you all the deets...

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Let's Go Fly A Kite On Belle Isle During The Inaugural Detroit Kite Festival

There is something about seeing kites flying in the sky that brings back memories of my childhood. I remember going to the park as a family to fly our kites on particularly windy days. My little brother and I would spend the time trying to see who could keep their kite in the air the longest. It has been a long time since I’ve flown a kite. However I know it is only a matter of time before I start showing my son the joys of seeing a colorful kite dance in the wind. The Detroit Kite Festiva...

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VIDEO: Motorcyclist Rides Through A Brick Wall And Lives To Tell The Tale

It’s not every day you see video of a motorcycle going through a brick wall. Let alone when the motorcyclist lives. But that’s exactly what the Allen Park Police Department is sharing today, with the permission of the rider. A man who is now nicknamed “Wrecking Ball” (his real name hasn’t been shared) by his friends drove through a brick wall after an equipment function at Southfield and Allen roads in Allen Park. Here’s the video. Although he suffered some broken bones, the human...

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8 Before And After Pictures Of Detroit's Beautiful Book Tower Coming Back To Life

The building at the corner of Washington Boulevard and Grand River has a long history, and is one of the most ornate exteriors in the city of Detroit, and possibly the United States. For years the Book Tower was ridiculed as one of Detroit’s ugliest buildings. It turns out when the exterior gets a deep cleaning its intricate art that sits high above the city streets comes to life. Although some of us always appreciated the structure for its unique design. It’s a rare Renaissance-style skyscr...

Gibraltar Trade Center In Mt. Clemens Closing After 37 Years

A long time home to flea markets, gun & knife shows, and pretty much every other kind of event, the Mt. Clemens Weekend Market location of the Gibraltar Trade Center is closing at the end of August. “The decision to close this part of our business after 37 years has been extremely difficult to make and announce,” president and CEO Bob Koester said in a statement. “The impact on the many small businesses and our employees is very disappointing for everyone involved.” As consumers move more an...

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