Daily Detroit (Page 179)

Former Synagogue, Then Church, Now Looks To Find A Third Act As A Community Center

For 21 years Central Detroit Christian Community Development Corporation (CDC) has been dedicated to central Detroit communities and local residents. The organization strives to empower people and create positive opportunities through multiple services and programs allowing residents in the community to reach their highest potentials. Within this last year the CDC purchased a former synagogue built in 1924 located at 1550 Taylor (just north and west of Henry Ford Hospital) for a neighborhood c...

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Before There Was A Detroit Institute Of Arts, There Was The Detroit Museum Of Art

The Detroit Institute of Arts is one of the buildings that seems to have always been part of Detroit. Its cultural importance and clout make it an important fixture of Detroit history, but the DIA as we know it only came along in 1927. Up until that time, Detroiters visited the Detroit Museum of Art, located at 704 E. Jefferson Avenue. While the museum only served the city for 40 years, its impact is unmistakable and laid the foundation for the DIA. The Detroit Museum of Art opened in 1888....

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A Detroit First: The First Government Licensed Radio Station

Today marks a special anniversary, especially if you have ever turned on a radio. The first licensed by the federal government radio station in the United States was right here in Detroit – 8MK, now WWJ-Radio on this date – August 20, 1920 – started broadcasting at 8:15 a.m. to about 30 homes fortunate enough to have a receiver. The station was owned by the Detroit News, and at first broadcasted from their building and operated with an amateur license, which in 1922 was changed to commerc...

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DTE Linemen Earn Top Honors at Michigan Rodeo, Advance to Kansas

In October, linemen from around the country will descend on Kansas to compete in the International Lineman’s Rodeo. Sixteen of those competitors will be from Michigan, having earned top spots in the 23rd Annual Michigan Lineman’s Rodeo. While the term “rodeo” usually evokes images of cowboys riding broncos or roping calves, the lineman’s rodeo is a bit different. Events in the rodeo lineup are meant to test the skills of journeymen and apprentice linemen and include challenges, such as a hurt-...

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QUICK TIP: Tour A Viking Shipped Docked In Detroit This Weekend

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, Detroit in the last week has become home to an unexpected treat that’s open to the public at the Detroit Yacht Club. Draken Harald Hårfagre is docked at the historic club on Belle Isle Saturday and Sunday. Normally, the club is private, but they’re opening up their dock for public access to see this amazing ship that sailed from Norway all the way to the Great Lakes. The ship was originally part of a Tall Ships Challenge, ran into issu...

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Finalists Announced For 2016 Hatch Detroit Contest

And then there were four. The brick and mortar business idea competition Hatch Detroit today announced the top four finalists competing for a $50,000 grand prize from Comerica in the 2016 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest, whittling the field down from 10 using community voting. The final four businesses vying for public votes are: Bird Bee — a lifestyle clothing boutique offering a mix of modern bohemian, vintage inspired and contemporary clothing, shoes, jewelry and accessories. Cor...

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What Does Detroit's Motto Mean, Anyway? And Is It Still Relevant Today?

It’s funny how much the past can inform the future. Take the City of Detroit’s motto. It’s inspiring, timeless, and sobering, especially when you consider how it uncannily fit Detroit’s difficult 2013. But I’m getting ahead of myself. Detroit’s motto is “Speramus meliora; resurget cineribus,” which translates to “We hope for better things; it shall arise from the ashes.” The city’s motto was penned by Father Gabriel Richard after a terrible fire swept through Detroit on June 11, 1805. There...

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Detroit Radio Veteran Voices New App Audio Tour Of Belle Isle

Ever wandered around Belle Isle and wonder, “what exactly IS all this stuff?” Or, have you had a cousin in town and they need to spend some time doing things while you’re at work and can’t entertain them? Here’s a free answer for you. There’s a new audio tour on the izi.TRAVEL app, created locally by Audio-D Tours and production by Signet Creative – and features radio veteran Dick Shafran, who was on WNIC-FM for about a decade. He’s one of those voices that if you’ve been around Detroit awhile...

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Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit For The Week Of August 19-21

Sadly, it looks like the weekends of summer things to do are starting to come to an end. We’re only a couple away from hitting September in Detroit, but we’re not ready to give up on the summer fun yet. We’ve got everything from a world festival to a 14 hour dance party to an art walk and more. So get it! 34th Annual African World Festival – The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History The African World Festival is a three day festival that is packed full with musical performan...

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Kayne West's Life Of Pablo Pop-Up Store Coming To Detroit Area This Weekend

Kanye West is about to make a splash in Detroit, as well as 20 other cities across the world with a weekend-only pop-up of Life of Pablo, his retail concept that made huge waves in New York’s Bowery District. What will be in the stores? It looks like you may be able to get your Yeezus hoodie and more, per Vogue: Each city will have its name spelled out on tees and hoodies with Cali Thornhill DeWitt’s gothic script in a myriad of bold shades reminiscent of the collection West showed at Madiso...

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Decide The Best Burger Of Them All At Burger Brawl On August 27

There’s a brawl happening at Eastern Market soon. Spatulas will be shined, grills will be fired up, knifes will be sharpened for the biggest brawl in town. Burger Brawl, that is. This street fair-style competition returns to the Eastern Market, Saturday, August 27, from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample all the competing burgers from nearly 20 restaurants around the metro Detroit area and vote for their favorite. The voting will be by app, and people will...

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WATCH: Trailer For "This Old House" Episodes In Detroit Released

Earlier we blogged about the fact the PBS show “This Old House” was coming to Detroit. It’s an exciting development on a lot of levels. The show is a television institution. The series shows off the city – and it shows the rest of the world there’s life in Detroit outside of downtown. Now, Detroit Public Television has released a short one minute trailer where we get to take a look at the place and the condition inside. Those front windows are a cool detail! Check it out in the video above....

Moosejaw Features Detroit's East Side Canals

Detroit has all kinds of interesting places. One of those places are the series of canals on the far east side. We’re partial to them having kayaked down them; but it’s cool to see a different side of Detroit showcased in an Facebook ad campaign. If you didn’t know, Moosejaw Mountaineering is based in the area in Madison Heights, Michigan. It’s nice to see them show a little local love. The drone video is below. If you want to hop on our photo adventure, click here....

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City Of Detroit To File 597 Lawsuits Against Banks And Companies For Unpaid Property Taxes

One of the challenges of Detroit’s financial condition is that many have historically not paid property taxes. According to officials, the City of Detroit plans to file 597 lawsuits, against mostly banks and companies, to recover more than $12.2 million in unpaid property taxes. The average amount the city hopes to recoup per suit is $19,942 and $7,898 per parcel, covering 1,543 parcels. This week demand letters were sent to banks, investment companies and others, and plans to file all of...

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Two Thirds Of White Social Media Users Won't Post Online About Race, Says Pew Report

They say if you talk about issues you can bridge divides. But it’s pretty clear, at least when it comes to white social media users, not only does a supermajority not post about race on social media, a good number also don’t see conversations around it. A Pew Research study of 3,769 adults in all 50 states showed that 67% of white social media users won’t post about race, reporting they post nothing on the topic. 58% of Black, however, talk about race online with 27% doing so some or most...

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Bend + Brew Brings Doing Good, Beer And Yoga Together On August 27

Beer, yoga and music will collide for a cause when Detroit’s own Bend + Brew begins at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 at Downtown Boxing Gym, 6445 E. Vernor Hwy, Detroit. All those 21 and over are welcome to practice yoga, co-led by Sam Arin from Center for Yoga and Dennis Blender. The hour long class is meant to relax your mind and strengthen your body while music by Cooper Anstett inspires all participating. At noon, join the community to enjoy a beer from Perrin Brewing Company and snacks from...

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1,200 Families To Receive Food And Essentials To Start The School Year

42,000 Pounds of food and essentials. That’s some help to get the school year started for 1,200 needy families. The donation is from PepsiCo and Feed the Children (which aims to end child hunger), and will be distributed to pre-qualified families identified by Second Ebenezer Church today on Dequindre in Detroit. This is the seventh annual event the pair of companies have hosted in the Detroit community, where nearly 40 percent of the population lives below the poverty line. Similar events w...

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Detroit To Get New Chief Service Officer As Part Of Grant From JP Morgan Chase

The Duggan administration, thanks to a $100,000 grant as a participant in the JP Morgan Chase City of Service program, will be getting a new “Chief Service Officer.” According to information provided to the media today, here are details on the new position: The Chief Service Officer role is instrumental in building the city’s capacity to address its most pressing challenges. The role serves as a champion for citizen volunteers, a voice for the mayor, a partner to city agencies, and a conduit...

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