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Detroit Achievement Academy Gets Lots Of Love From Amazon

It is hard to not be cheerful when you walk into the Detroit Achievement Academy (DAA) the northwest side of Detroit. It’s bright hallways, colorful walls and clean environment stands in stark contrast to the physical condition of many schools you may have seen on the news in the city today. Daily Detroit was invited to see the work that had been done with help from Amazon Local Love program, and the results are impressive. First up, it’s not very often you see a mural from renown artist Ouizi...

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Detroit's Creatives, Frustrated With Waiting For Recognition And Opportunity, Form "The Gathering"

The creative pool of talent in Detroit has grown impatient and frustrated with the lack of visibility and opportunity that’s being offered globally. To combat that, the creatives have began to organize. “The Gathering,” happening on Saturday, September 24 at 2 p.m., will be the first event coordinated by Created by Detroit. Eric Thomas and Marcus Burrell, founders of Saga Marketing are the brain trusts behind not only this event, but this movement. [fb_pe url=”https://www.facebook.com/Crea...

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Sterling Heights To Get A Dickey's Barbecue Pit This Thursday

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is coming to Sterling Heights. The new location will open on Thursday. This is the second Dickey’s location for owners Ed and Carrie Wenzel. Their first location is in Macomb Township. They also hope to add a third location in Auburn Hills in the future. “We are excited to offer delicious Texas-style barbecue to these communities,” Carrie says. “We believe in Dickey’s family-owned brand and look forward to expanding our family business with it.” There will be loads of...

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When Millenials Are Looking For Jobs, Detroit Is One Of Their Top Cities Says LinkedIn

Those in the millenial generation are taking a good look at Detroit when it comes to searching for a job. LinkedIn released today a list of 5 surprising cities that are rapidly attracting millenial job seekers. In case you didn’t know, demographers and researchers often use the range from the early 1980s to the early 2000s to define them by age. Number three on the list – and number three in their results – was Detroit. One of the reasons this data is interesting is that it is from LinkedIn,...

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Warren Between Woodward And Second To Be More Bikable, Walkable As Pilot Program This Weekend

Before the chill of autumn falls too heavy on Michigan there is Walkable Warren – a way for everyone who wants to get around this part of the Motor City sans the motor. From September 22-24, the busy two-block stretch on Warren between Woodward and Second Avenues will be reduced to two lanes instead of three. The third lane will be converted into a protected bike lane. Wayne will show off the improvements that make this area more pedestrian and bike friendly such as painted bike lanes, pedes...

Get On Your Dancing Shoes To Help Support Those With Breast Cancer

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, this means that there will be numerous events and fundraisers happening throughout metro Detroit. On Saturday, October 8 The Pink Fund will be holding the 4th Annual Dancing With The Survivors event. There will be great food, and the drinks will be plentiful. The highlight of the evening is the dance performances from breast cancer survivors. The dancers have been practicing ballroom dancing at Fred Astaire studios to get prepared for their performance...

In Transit Detroit: Arab-esque

EVENT LISTING: This month for “In Transit” we’ll feature Detroit’s funkiest rhythm section with the sounds and aesthetics of the Arab world. It’s all set in the spirit and celebration of our diverse Detroit and how we can shine a light on inclusion through the performing arts. Each month, we select the most talented international artists that are now living in Metro Detroit and integrate them with Detroit’s finest mainstream musicians. This cross-cultural approach makes it more accessible to...

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Check Out These 12 Historic & Stunning Detroit Area Homes

Detroit is a city full of historic beauties, some better kept than others. From the Brush Park neighborhood of Detroit to Wyandotte, there are houses that are worth a visit. Though they all started as private residences, today they serve a variety of uses. Some are museums. Some are left vacant, and some remain in use as homes. Take a trip back in time and marvel at these gorgeous historic Metro Detroit homes. 1. Baker House The Henry W. Baker House at 233 South Main Street in Plymouth...

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Ferndale's Biggest Park May Get Big Improvements Under Proposed Plan

Water features, a splash park, native plantings and a natural amphitheater for outdoor concerts are among the ambitious ideas Ferndale officials will be considering as part of a planned makeover of Martin Road Park, the city’s largest green space. The proposals are still in the conceptual stage and have yet to be reviewed by members of the city’s planning commission. They are outlined in a series of renderings prepared by Detroit-based Hamilton Anderson Associates. They’ll be discussed offic...

OPINION: Emergency Managers May Leave, But It's Now Clear The State Is Still In Control

The Flint water crisis is a boondoggle of historic proportions. Multiple levels of our government failed the people of Flint – and the people of Michigan more broadly. Here’s the latest. The Freep outlines the scenario that occurred days after Flint Mayor Karen Weaver threatened to sue the state: Though Flint has not been under a state-appointed emergency manager since April 2015, the state still exerts partial control over the city through a five-member Receivership Transition Advisory Boar...

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Reports: You May Soon Be Able To Take A Self-Driving Uber In Detroit, Uber To Open Facility Here

Uber set the internet abuzz last week with the rollout of their new autonomous vehicles that are now serving the Pittsburgh area. Well, it looks like Metro Detroit’s going to get some investment from Uber around self-driving cars. The Automotive News and the Wall Street Journal are reporting that Uber is going to open a facility in Metro Detroit to increase collaboration with the automakers. And depending on how the state regulations shake out, we also could be home to a fleet of self-drivin...

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WATCH: Forget Drive-Thru, Drone-Thru Really Happened At A Canton Starbucks

Can’t leave the house for your Starbucks PSL? This guy might have the answer of the future. This video is of Austin Coon sending a drone through a drive-thru at a local area Starbucks (he happened to get a caramel mocha with soy and extra whip). “Hey, I just placed a mobile order. Yeah. I know this might sound crazy – can I pick it up with my drone. Yeah? Awesome. I’ll meet you outside,” Coon says on the video. The drive-thru (he got permission ahead of time) at Ford and Lotz roads in Canton...

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University Of Detroit Mercy Has A New Logo. What Do You Think?

Michigan’s largest Catholic university that has roots back to 1877 as The Detroit College, has a new logo look and “brand positioning strategy” (that’s marketing talk for shaping how they’re perceived by the public and the how they’re going to make that happen). One of those steps is a new logo. University of Detroit Mercy as it’s known today was created a little more than a quarter century ago in 1990 out of the merger of the University of Detroit (that’s the one with roots back to 1877) and...

O'Shea Park Gets A Second Life, This Time With Solar Panels

When I think about solar panel arrays, I usually think of them in more remote places. Miles of panels in straight lines soaking up the rays of the sun in a field or in the desert. Or a few on the roof of a house. But, Detroit is about to get one of the largest urban solar arrays in the country. Work has begun at O’Shea Park located at Greenfield and Interstate 96 to transform 10 acres of vacant land into 10 acres of solar panels. That’s more than 6,500 solar panels. The panels will generate en...

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QUICK TIP: Don't Miss The Colorful Islandview Pop-Up Parade This Sunday (9/18)

One of the most colorful corners of Detroit – if you peek in their warehouse, or notice splashes of color of items left outside in the open air – is the corner of Canton and East Lafayette on the near east side. That’s where you’re going to find Caribbean Mardi Gras Productions. Headed by Ralph Taylor, an immigrant from Trinidad, he’s been a part of this Detroit neighborhood since 1973. They make Trinidadian carnival-style costumes for events around the world, right here in the D. In a 201...

Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit For The Weekend Of Sept. 16-18

There were a lot of great events happening this weekend. I have a feeling that people will find something that they will enjoy to do. All I can say is get outside and enjoy this beautiful late summer weather. DIY Street Fair – Ferndale Come out to Ferndale on Saturday or Sunday for the DIY Street Fair. This event is a ton of fun, and is filled with 125 artists and vendors selling their wares. There will also be 65 bands performing over the two days. You can find the line up here. What...

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Jazzin' On Jefferson Is An East Side Party Across Two Communities

A nice night on the river as jazz fills the air … and all for free. What a calm and enjoyable way to spend a night in September. That day dream will be a reality as Jefferson East Inc. (JEI) once again puts on its annual Jazzin’ on the River on Saturday, September 17. You can catch the hep-cat tunes at Ford Park, 100 Lakewood St. on the Detroit River in Jefferson-Chalmers, from noon-8 p.m. “This is such an important event for our residents, and it also highlights the riverfront and canal c...

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Wayne State University's Enrollment Is Up For The First Time In 7 Years

Although Wayne State has been making a large number of physical improvements to their campus as of late, their actual enrollment has actually gone down each of the last seven years. That trend has stopped for this school year, with enrollment rising just a bit – 0.4 percent, or 104 students — this fall. Current enrollment is now 27,326. Their goal is to get to 30,000 students by 2020. When it comes to those living on campus, they now have 7,346 new students — the most in recent years and a...

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