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Historic Train Station Site Could Be New Jail Location In One Of Detroit's Hottest Neighborhoods

If the stars align for three powerful forces in the Detroit scene, the new criminal justice complex for Wayne County might just be Michigan Central Station. There have been piecemeal rumors around town, but it’s been taken to another level as it was made public by Detroit News editor Nolan Finley on Sunday. I can’t say for sure how serious the idea is. But I heard the same thing from several people last week: Discussions are underway with the county, city of Detroit and Matty Moroun, the bil...

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Detroit's Matrix Theatre Raising Money To Replace Necessary Equipment After Theft

One of the neat places you find in your travels around Detroit is the Matrix Theatre. For more than a quarter century, the theatre that’s on Bagley Street has provided professional and educational theatre opportunities for children and adults in isolated or challenged communities to become creators, producers, and audience of engaging theatre productions. It’s really a magical little place. However, on the night of August 8/morning of August 9, the theatre had the following items stolen, t...

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Manufacturer Of $35,000 Bikes And $6,250 Footballs Opening In Detroit

Detroit’s luxury goods manufacturing is about to go to another price level. One of the more active discussions as of late has been about Shinola, a high-end goods maker that makes $550 watches and $150 leather footballs – and their impact on the city. However, the reality is in the high-end watch market Shinola is on the lower end of the price scale. Williamson Goods is a new business created by Detroit Cass Tech and University of Michigan grad Shawn Ward, and inspired by the Hamptons. The...

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Michigan Human Society Receives Dental Grant For Pets

Dental hygiene is essential for keeping dogs and cats happy and healthy. Fortunately, the Michigan Humane Society is now better equipped to tackle dental disease. The organization was one of seven that received dental health grants from the Banfield Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of pets and communities. The Banfield Foundation was established in 2015 by the Banfield Pet Hospital and has given over $1 million in grants, impacting more than 33,000 pets. The seven den...

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Troy Restaurant Week Returns With Fine Dining And Family Food Options

Attention foodies and people who love good food – get ready to explore new cuisines and have your taste buds tingled at the Troy Restaurant Week, running from August 21 through August 26. It’s a week-long event featuring 26 fine dining and family restaurants each offering a specialty crafted three course menu. Participating restaurants include: 2Booli, Bahama Breeze, Bonefish Grill, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Kona Grill, Kruse & Muer on Wilshire, Loccino Italian Grill & Bar, Maggiano’s Lit...

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Downtown Synagogue Hosts Thought-Provoking Holocaust Program Aug. 24

The Downtown Synagogue (it’s proper name is the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue) will hold a special viewing of the Holocaust exhibit “They Risked Their Lives: Poles Who Saved Jews During the Holocaust” on Wednesday, August 24 at 5:30 p.m. This will be followed by a panel discussion lead by Holocaust experts at 6:30 p.m. Both the display and the speakers will detail how the people of Poland put themselves in peril to rescue their Jewish neighbors from unfathomable hatred and certain death....

Detroit's Waterfront Highlighted As One Of Six Best City Walks In The World

Detroit’s RiverWalk has landed another plaudit – this time from an international news source. The Guardian, based in the United Kingdom, highlighted Detroit’s waterfront walkway as one of the six best city walks in the world, as told by readers. A partial quote from Daniel Gilmartin: A walk along the downtown waterfront shows many facets of urban space and life. Along the water is a mix of renovated spaces and outdated factories built at the height of the industrial era. The contrast opens...

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DTE Energy Donates $2.5 Million To Help Low Income Residents Pay Bills

Detroit-based DTE Energy announced today it donated $2.5 million to assist low-income residents in the city of Detroit and Southeast Michigan. The donation is expected to help encourage enrollment of nearly 3,000 customers in DTE’s Low-Income Self-Sufficiency Plan (LSP), aimed at providing relief to residents who are struggling to pay their energy bills. Detroit experienced its eighth-hottest July on record, with nine days of temperatures reaching at least 90 degrees. Extreme temperatures –...

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Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit For The Week Of August 12-14

This weekend is chock-full of activities, so it might be hard to pick just one. Honestly, I had a hard time narrowing the list down to five, so I’ve thrown in a bonus event as well. Have a great weekend, and try to stay cool. Paddle Board Races – Belle Isle We’ve already covered this event at the beginning of August, but the day has almost arrived to participate in this fun race around Belle Isle. There will also be a fun beach party filled with food, games, vendors, and New Belgium Bee...

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Meet The Man Who Shaped The Detroit River

We all want to leave our mark in this world. For some, it’s through academic pursuits. For others, it’s through art or good deeds. For William Livingstone, it was the creation of a critical channel in the Detroit River that would help speed shipping along the Great Lakes. William Livingstone was born in Dundas, Ontario on January 21, 1844. When he was five years old, his family moved to Detroit. In 1865, Livingstone opened his own business with help from his father. Livingstone & Company sta...

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Bamboo East Brings Co-Working, Entrepreneurship Hub To Detroit's East Side

The east side of Detroit is often portrayed by the media as empty, but like much of the city, if you take a closer look there are things happening. One of those things is a new co-working and pop-up space connecting entrepreneurs to serve the growing Eastside business community, not only in the city but those from the neighboring suburbs. Bamboo East, an extension of Bamboo Detroit, is expanding to their first neighborhood co-working and pop-up space inside of MASH Detroit. Entrepreneurshi...

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Who's Buying The Most Vinyl Records Nowadays? If You Said Millenials, You'd Be Wrong

Although the image of skinny jeans and vinyl shops stereotypically goes together, the data shows that as far as actually buying records it may not be true. It turns out that it might not be the young “hipster” that’s the root of the resurgence of vinyl records, but the reminiscent middle aged person – and a middle aged person who has an introvert streak. Per YouGov out of the U.K.: When compared to the adult population as a whole, those that have purchased a vinyl album recently are mor...

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Belle Isle State Park To Get Six Mile Long Perimeter Trail And More

Belle Isle is getting a non-motorized trail that will loop around the island as part of a master plan for the 985 acre island park. That’s what the Department of Natural Resources is saying is the plan, as part of the beginning of the “Iron Belle Trail” that runs from Detroit’s Belle Isle to Ironwood in the Upper Peninsula. There’s a master plan that’s looking for public input at a meeting on August 24 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Flynn Pavilion. The public is welcome to attend and part...

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People, S’More Girl Scout Cookies Are Coming To Our Area And They Should Be Amazing

It’s a big day for the Girl Scouts because they just announced a new cookie to celebrate the 100th anniversary of selling Girl Scout cookies. They have combined two of America’s favorite sweet treats – Girl Scout cookies and S’mores. The Girl Scouts know a little something about S’mores. It turns out the first written recipe for the summer time staple was in a Girl Scout book from 1927. But let’s talk about the cookie. There are actually two different types of S’more cookies. The sandwic...

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From Bustling Factory To Abandoned Eyesore: The Story Of The Old AMC Headquarters In Detroit

The American Motors Corporation’s former headquarters at 14250 Plymouth Road is in limbo now. The property’s ownership will likely go to the Wayne County Land Bank before the end of the year. County officials have considered potential redevelopment options, but the solution they continue to return to is demolition. The building didn’t always stand desolate, ravaged, and silent. It was designed by Amedeo Leoni and built in 1927 as a new factory and administration building for the Kelvinator Cor...

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Interesting Report: Entrepreneurship In Michigan Is Struggling

There has been a lot of talk of entrepreneurship in the last few years, and we often share the stories of those trying to make a go of starting a business in Michigan and specifically, the Detroit area. However, according to a new report and article by Bridge Magazine, in only two counties in the state – none in the Detroit area – have the number of employers (businesses) recovered or gone up compared to 2006 levels. Per county, Oakland lost 4.2% of their businesses, Macomb lost 4.8%, and Wa...

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Detroit Police K9 Unit Gets Donation Of Five New Bullet Resistant Vests

The Detroit Police Department received five new bullet resistant vests for the K-9 unit this afternoon. The vests were donated by Strategic Staffing Solutions, a Detroit-based IT, healthcare and finance staffing company. Police departments often have tight budgets and the Detroit Police Department is no exception. This means that police departments are unable to purchase vests for their K-9 unit. This makes the police dogs vulnerable and unprotected while they perform dangerous tasks. “...

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The Detroit Improv Festival Will Bring More Than 50 Comedy Troupes From U.S. And Canada

This week Ferndale is going to be hopping for the Detroit Improv Festival. If the most you have seen of improv is the show Whose Line Is It Anyway? then I implore you to come to Ferndale this week to catch one of the many improv shows scheduled. The Festival starts on August 10 and runs through August 14. The Detroit Improv Festival is a four day festival of performances and workshops. Over 50 troupes from around the United States and Canada will be traveling to Detroit to perform in the festi...

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