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WATCH: New "Detroiters" TV show releases full trailer, has tons of city cameos

The last time Detroit was the central backdrop of a major television show, it was Detroit 187. This time, crimefighters have been traded for hapless marketing professionals in Comedy Central’s new show, “Detroiters.” The show features some talent from the area. “Detroiters” was created by Sam Richardson and Tim Robinson who also star in the show, and Keegan-Michael Key, nationally known from the Key and Peele series, is in the cast. The city is definitely visible in the trailer. This isn’t a...

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The new Detroit Bike Share launches in April. Here’s how it’s shaping up

Detroit’s bike share system is on track to launch in April under a yet-to-be-determined name, with various membership and payment options, subsidies for low-income users, a mobile app and solar-powered stations that can easily be relocated based on demand. The first phase of the launch will spread 420 bikes between 42 solar-powered stations, with 100,000 trips forecast during the first year, according to Lisa Nuszkowski, executive director of Detroit Bike Share with the Downtown Detroit Partne...

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Park or wait in the way of the QLINE? You could face a $650 fee

It’s going to take a little while for people to get used to having a streetcar going up and down Woodward. Even though the tracks are in place, it’s commonplace to see delivery trucks, people standing waiting for people, and other traffic activity people are used to doing on a road that doesn’t have a streetcar. But it looks like people are going to have to learn fast. According to a statement released by M1-Rail, if you park in the way of the streetcar – even in testing phase – you’ll be faci...

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Detroit Zoo gets a new eco-friendly parking lot, adding 215 spaces

Parking lots usually create a lot of water runoff that has to be then treated by sewage systems. However, the Detroit Zoo has built a new parking lot made out of “permeable pavement,” which reduces storm water runoff and filters pollutants. Permeable pavement allows for the natural absorption of water beneath the surface, prevents excess storm water from damaging sewer systems, and minimizes underground pollutants. This practice was first implemented at the Zoo in 2015 with the construction of...

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New baby boutique Little High Flyers in Midtown aiming to take off

Sometimes you are just in the right place at the right time. On Thursday I needed to be in Midtown for the Treymore Apartment building ribbon cutting, but I was really early. I decided to take a few laps around the neighborhood to check out all of the new things going on down there. What should I see out of the corner of my eye as I made my way up Cass but a new store called Little High Flyers. The new store is sandwiched between Source Bookstore and Hugh. Immediately I knew I needed to come...

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Buy a cutting board made from reclaimed Detroit wood and help COTS feed a homeless family

Need that special gift made FROM Detroit? Here’s a thought – a handcrafted, reclaimed wood charcuterie serving and sandwich board are created out of wood from Detroit homes. Each board is stamped with the address of the home where the wood was reclaimed. Boards sell for $50 and are soaked in mineral oils for 24 hours after final sanding and allowed to air dry for an additional 24 hours. A final, all-natural wax seals and protects each 7½ x 15 x ¾ board. No two boards are alike. Best of al...

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Vacant for more than 20 years, the Treymore finds new life as affordable housing

There’s a lot of talk on the high price end about Detroit real estate as of late, especially in the Midtown neighborhood. But here’s something different. The four-story Treymore building just went through a $7 million redevelopment project and now has 28 one and two bedroom apartments for low income occupants. The 1900s era building on Brainard had been abandoned for more than 20 years before Paradise Valley Investment Group (PVI) stepped up and bought the building for renovation. “Rest...

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Oakland Avenue Urban Farm to add hostel, dining hall, gallery and more as part of new food and culture hub

Detroit’s farming and culture scene continues to grow. Thanks to $500,000 in funding from ArtPlace America, the Oakland Avenue Urban Farm over the next two years is going to transform in what organizers are naming America’s first “Agri-Cultural” urban landscape. The project will start in January of 2017 and when they’re done, the plan is to have a five acre landscape combining “art, architecture, sustainable ecologies, and new market practices while exploring methods for equitable, art-centere...

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Winter is coming: 10 Driving tips to help you get home safe

In Michigan, driving places is something we pretty much all have to do, no matter the weather. After all, kids still need to get to school, shopping still needs to be done, and who can be late for work? So we reached out to AAA of Michigan for the top 10 things people should remember when they’re about to head out or behind the wheel. These tips are simple to follow and they might make a big difference when you’re out on the icy, wet, or snow-covered roads. 1. Before starting out, remove ic...

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There’s a new playground coming for emerging artists to get together in Detroit

It’s sad but true. Detroit lacks a major infrastructure for the arts. Sure, there are established institutions such as the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Detroit Artists Market and the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit: MOCAD. They are great, but some of the city’s emerging artists, designers and musicians wonder where they can come together for support, promotion and simply camaraderie? Many of them are young – in the 20s and 30s – and want to make a splash in Detroit, and they want Detroit...

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Detroit streetcar stations begin to take shape, new rendering released

If you’ve been driving down Woodward in greater downtown Detroit, you may have noticed that there are now platforms and partial shelters sticking out of various places. They’re for the QLINE, Detroit’s new streetcar. On Thursday a new rendering was released for the stations for the streetcar line. They look very modern, with an information screen and a glowing light bar. The stations will be 98-by-12 foot and made of glass and concrete. They will be Wi-Fi enabled, heated and equipped with se...

Your City 5: Things to do in Detroit for the weekend of December 9-11

There are some great events happening this weekend. We’ve got holiday celebrations, more holiday markets, and a great fundraiser for the Detroit Police Department K-9 Unit and Mounted Police. Be prepared as most of these events are happening on Saturday, so it might be tough to choose. But if you plan it right, it’s totally possible to hit three in a row. Belle Isle Holiday Stroll – Detroit Head out to Belle Isle this Friday, December 9 for this free fun family friendly event. (Try sayin...

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Sensory friendly Santa will be at area White Castle this Sunday

During the holidays often the first thing that parents think about is where to see Santa Claus. In fact, I still haven’t figured out where to take my two year old. However, for parents with a child on the autism spectrum the decision is tougher. Malls can be crowded and overwhelming, and depending on their child’s needs it could be hard to find a quiet place to meet the big guy. This is where White Castle has stepped in. Families who have children on the spectrum will have an opportunity t...

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Tech companies are expanding in the Detroit area, but have trouble finding people with the right skills

The technology sector is expanding in Metro Detroit and continuing to hire people, says a report released Thursday by Robert Half. However, those companies are having trouble finding people with the right skills for those jobs. “We’re seeing more technology companies expanding their local presence or launching new websites in the Detroit area,” said Stacey Singleton, regional vice president of Robert Half Technology. “Software engineers, data architects, business intelligence analysts and netw...

This Old House will feature the rehabilitation of a second Detroit home

A 1930s home that has been empty for more than a decade in the Crary-St. Mary’s section of the Grandmont Rosedale neighborhood of Detroit is finding new life thanks to the popular PBS show, This Old House. According to the show, the building was filled with discarded belongings and refuse. Anything of value such as copper pipes and wires were gone. In just roughly 4 months, a team of Detroit-based contractors gutted the house and installed all new plumbing, wiring and mechanicals, with a new k...

Downtown Boxing Gym Youth Program to host USA Boxing Michigan Tournament

Downtown Boxing Gym Youth Program is a special resource for the kids in Detroit. They have continued to make a positive impact on children ages 8 through 18 since 2007, and they’re about to do another cool thing. On the weekend of December 17 and 18, the Downtown Boxing Gym Youth Program (DBGYP) will be hosting the 2017 USA Boxing Michigan Silver Gloves Tournament. This is the second year DBGYP will host the Michigan Silver Gloves Tournament. The two day tournament is the first tournamen...

Drink and be merry this Thursday at Falling Down Beer Company to benefit two good causes

We are smack dab in the middle of the holiday season. It is easy to get wrapped up in all the hoopla, but sometimes it is nice to take a step back and help those who might need it. IT in the D is hosting their December networking event that will double as a charity event at Falling Down Beer Company in Warren this Thursday, December 8. This year they will be partnering with Operation Kid Equip and the Urban Benedictine Community (UBC) to help make this holiday season brighter for those in ne...

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There's a new guide book to Detroit by none other than the Nain Rouge himself, and it's excellent

There is a new Detroit guide book now available for purchase, Things I Do In Detroit: A Guide Book To The Coolest Places By The Nain Rouge. This isn’t your run of the mill guide book; this one is from the perspective of our very own red gnome. Obviously the book really isn’t written by the Nain Rouge, but I can suspend my belief for a while. Dave Krieger is the author and photographer of the book. A native Detroiter, Krieger has been a well known photographer for over 30 years. Love him or h...

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