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Downtown Detroit's New Wayne County Jail To Restart Construction In 2017

“Fail Jail.” That’s the common term that’s been given to a partially constructed Wayne County Jail on Gratiot Avenue, visible every day if you come into downtown from I-75. There has been a lot of debate online on whether putting a jail on what many consider to be prime downtown Detroit real estate is a good idea. Billionaires Tom Gores (who owns the Pistons) and Dan Gilbert (Quicken Loans) put together a proposal for a soccer stadium on the site, but it’s looking more and more like their shot...

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Architect Plans Custom-Built Homes In Detroit’s North Corktown Neighborhood

Detroit’s North Corktown neighborhood will see its first new homes built in years starting next spring by an architect who says the neighborhood offers the right mix of vacant, land bank-owned lots and solid home appraisals. Grosse Pointe Park-based Christian Hurttienne Architects said Tuesday it plans to construct two custom-designed single-family homes, valued around $200,000 each, using traditional bank financing. The firm, which built several affordable-housing units in the neighborhood...

Warming Up The Weekends With Winter Magic In Cadillac Square

The holiday season will officially kick off in Detroit on Friday night at the Tree Lighting Ceremony. But there’s more fun after that. For the next five weekends, adults will be able to go and enjoy special themes each weekend. The series is called “Winter Magic Weekends.” Winter Magic will be held in a 10,000 square foot heated tent in Cadillac Square across the street from Campus Martius. So those who attend will have a perfect view of the 60 foot Norway Spruce. Tickets are $20 per perso...

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Detroit Vegan Soul Tops List Of The Best Vegan Soul Food In The Country, Says PETA

Detroit Vegan Soul is again in the news today as it gets the number one spot on a list of best vegan soul food restaurants across the country according to PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). “Thanks to Detroit Vegan Soul, diners can enjoy all the lip-smacking flavor of classic soul food—minus the cruelty and cholesterol,” said PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Remain. “PETA is calling on soul food lovers everywhere to satisfy their cravings with a hearty and heart-healthy veg...

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Humans Of New York To Focus On Macomb County

Humans of New York, a project by photographer and storyteller Brandon Stanton, has profiled thousands of subjects. Some as big as President Barack Obama, and some as small as young children. Now he’s focusing his lens on Macomb County, a suburban area just north of Detroit that has a variety of incomes, successes and challenges. Here are his words as to why, posted on his Facebook page and Instagram. A photo posted by Humans of New York (@humansofny) on Nov 14, 2016 at 5:17pm PST...

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24 Fun Things To Do Around Detroit That Are Free Or Budget Friendly Before 2016 Is Over

The weather is colder as fall sets into winter, and our focus moves more indoors for the fun. Here are 24 inexpensive or free things to do in and around Detroit to make sure that even though you’re short on money you can still have a good time. Scarf down a Niki Salad The shawarma of Bucharest Grill is quickly joining the Coney and the Better Made Potato Chip in the hearts of minds of many Detroiters as signature food. It’s pretty inexpensive, but here’s another suggestion… A Niki Salad. It...

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Installation Of The Track Is Now Complete For Detroit's New Streetcar, Woodward On Schedule To Reopen

Detroit hasn’t had a streetcar in a long, long time. More than half a century. Soon, we’re going to be able to see them going down Detroit’s central street once again. Word this week is that the QLINE reached an important milestone today as construction crews welded the final pieces of rail, completing installation and connection of what is 6.6 miles of track (as it’s technically a 3.3 mile loop) on Woodward Avenue. “Today marks the end of QLINE track construction,” said M-1 RAIL CEO Ma...

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Dog Daycare Canine To Five Embarks On $1.6 Million Expansion Plan On Cass

This story is for the the dogs.. literally. And their owners too. Canine To Five, the dog daycare founded in 2005 in Detroit on Cass Avenue just south of Martin Luther King, is expanding their original location by 7,000 feet and approximately 300 paws (assuming each of the dogs has four legs). In spring 2017, there will be ground a new 10,000 square foot building on property purchased in 2011 located directly next door to the current building.will take place in spring 2017. The expansion wil...

Detroit "A Premier Place For Artists And Entrepreneurs," Says Complex

In this six minute video, Complex News visits Detroit and talks to artists and entrepreneurs and is upbeat about the city. One of the things to appreciate about this piece is that they talked to the un-usual suspects. People on the ground who aren’t always covered by the national press, but have a lot to add to the conversation. In the video they talk to Hip Hop artist Boldy James, Omnicorp hacker/maker space creator Aaron Blendowski, and Artist Alphonso Cox. Blendowski was asked how he wo...

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A Silent Night Story That Gives Us Hope For Our Future Will Be At The MOT This Month

Nov. 12-20 the Michigan Opera Theatre will present American Composer Kevin Puts’ Pulitzer Prize-winning contemporary opera, Silent Night. The two-act opera is based on actual events and explores the unsustainability of war when enemies come to know each other as friends. This is a must see that gives us hope for our future. Here’s what happened. On Christmas morning in 1914 World War I stopped for a few hours for thousands of soldiers fighting along the 500-mile Western Front. It wasn’t...

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"Build The Wall!" Chant Children At Royal Oak Middle School, Video Goes Viral

A video surfaced just a day after the election of Donald J. Trump with more than 1.6 million views as of this writing. The eight second clip shows a group of middle school students at lunch in the school cafeteria in the Detroit suburb of Royal Oak chanting, “Build The Wall!” We often embed videos, but we have chosen not to in this case as it shows students who attend the school who could be identified. The video, posted by Dee-Perez Scott, has the following caption: This happened today...

Detroit Looking To Hire 100 New Bus Drivers, Job Fair This Thursday

Regardless of failure of the recent Regional Transit Authority Millage, the Detroit Department of Transportation is forging ahead with their expansion plans. Earlier this year we brought you the story of how they are in the middle of a major service expansion with the second phase coming in January. In order to make that happen, they need bus drivers. One hundred of them, actually. DDOT has partnered with Wayne County Community College District – Eastern Campus to hold a recruiting event t...

Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit For The Weekend Of November 11-13

This Friday is Veteran’s Day, so let’s not forget the reason you might have a three day weekend. For those of you and their families who have served our country, thank you for your service. Let’s get into this weekend’s events shall we? I don’t know about you, but I think I could use a drink. Speaking of drinks. Don’t forget the Daily Detroit Happy Hour we will be hosting. It will be this Thursday, November 10 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at The Queens Bar downtown. You can find more infor...

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House Of Aperios Seeks To Help Detroit Veterans With Mental Illness

Veterans are a group of heroes that often fall through the cracks in society. They’re overlooked by their communities most of the year. They’re underserved by government agencies, stretched thin by budget concerns. Many of Detroit’s homeless population are veterans struggling to scratch out a life for themselves. Their struggle is only compounded by issues of mental health. Donovan Patton, the founder of House of Aperios, plans to change that. Through clothing sales from the House of Aperios...

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The Message Is Now Clear On Transit. Ann Arbor, Detroit, Washtenaw And Wayne Should Go It Alone.

Sometimes, you have to take the hint. The Regional Transit Authority Millage – losing by a wide margin in Macomb County (60/40) and a small one in Oakland – isn’t necessarily a surprise, but it should be a signal. The Detroit Regional Chamber and many business leaders signed on to support the RTA proposal. “To say we’re disappointed is an understatement. However, we respect the will of the voters and will continue to seek solutions to connect our region and provide mobility to those without...

New Glass Enclosure Means The Skip May Very Well Be One Of Detroit's Hottest Spots Year-Round

If you have ever walked through The Belt downtown you might have noticed the outdoor bar called The Skip. The bar has been a pretty happening place since it opened this summer. The al fresco bar known for their frozen drinks and Shepard Fairey mural was originally going to be be a spring to fall establishment. But there’s more. The successful bar announced Monday that they will be installing a glass enclosure to allow The Skip to be open all year. Installation of the enclosure will happen in...

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Detroit School Board Candidates: Who Has Landed The Most Endorsements?

While most of the anxiety you’re surely feeling today is appropriately directed at the presidential race, people who care about Detroit should also be paying attention to the city’s historic school board election. Voters on Tuesday will choose seven Detroiters to help shepherd our schools out of a difficult period that’s been defined by financial distress, academic turmoil and emergency management. “Most important will be to choose a majority that wants to look forward, to the day when full...

Vote Yes On Transit For A United Detroit Region

There have been many attempts at reliable, comprehensive mass transit in our region for years. It’s time to end this long journey by voting “yes” on the millage for the Regional Transit Authority (RTA). It simply makes sense if you want the region to grow and have a shot at being competitive in the future. Do you want your kid to think about moving home from Chicago or another major city? You should vote yes for transit. There’s a good chance they’re taking the “L” as well as a network of buse...

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