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New Campaign Hopes To Position Michigan As Global Leader In Autonomous Vehicles and Transportation

In order for Detroit to hold on to the title of the “Motor City,” the region and state will have to adapt to advances in technology. With that in mind, Gov. Rick Snyder today announced a new campaign – Planet M – created with the goal of elevating Michigan as the hub of mobility innovations, leading to more business investment and jobs in the state. The campaign’s tagline is “Michigan. Where big ideas in mobility are born.” “Planet M represents Michigan’s future as a leader in mobility and t...

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Roads and Infrastructure Cited as Top Challenges to Entrepreneurial Success in Wayne County

In the age of the startup, it seems like everyone and their moms are starting businesses. While most entrepreneurs face similar business problems like securing funding, those in Wayne County face slightly different issues. MIMayors, an initiative of Westland Mayor William R. Wild, commissioned Ed Sarpolus and his research firm Insyght Institute to conduct a survey of 1,000 entrepreneurs. The aim of the survey was to address business growth issues facing the City of Westland and the surrounding...

Talking Transit with Matt Cullen, CEO of Rock Ventures

Mass transit is going to be one of the hottest topics in Metro Detroit up until a millage vote in November. The push has started in earnest for a millage to support $4.6 billion in transit improvements across the Detroit region. At the Mackinac Policy Conference, we caught up with Matt Cullen, President & CEO of Rock Ventures, to talk about the transit situation in metro Detroit. Daily Detroit: You, and others, talked a lot about the fact Detroit needs to have better mass transit to be compe...

Hello From The 2016 Mackinac Policy Conference: Education, Entrepreneurship And Transit, Oh My!

We’re back for another year at the 2016 Mackinac Policy Conference – and some topics change, and some stay the same. Education funding and possible reform is front and center again. Funding and support for the continuation of Detroit Public Schools are hung up on the idea of a Detroit Education Commission; that there would be a central body that would help regulate where schools go within the city and make sure that lower-performing operators aren’t able to clone their models. However, Republi...

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There's Going To Be A Party In Greektown At Sundown All This Weekend

They’re shutting down Monroe Street in Greektown in the evening all weekend because this party is going to be so big. On Thursday, grab the family and head to Monroe Street between Beaubien and St. Antoine streets on Thursday, June 2 for a celebration like none other. Starting at 5 p.m. the area will become a walkable plaza for racing fans and visitors. You’ll be able to enjoy a variety of activities, including strolling performers, live entertainment, and Belle Isle Grand Prix related inter...

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8 Things You Need To Know About Detroit's New Mass Transit Plan

Earlier today, the Southeast Michigan RTA, or Regional Transit Authority, unveiled a $4.6 billion new plan for a regional public transportation system. The plan is a response to over two dozen failed transit plans and aims to connect the four-country Southeast Michigan area. We’ve got your need-to-know info on the plan. The plan’s changes won’t happen all at once Lest we get ahead of ourselves in our bright, starry-eyed visions of a more connected region, it’s important to remember that...

Pierogi Palooza Is Coming June 3

Pierogi is a tasty, tasty dish. And a Pierogi Palooza sounds like a little slice of Polish heaven. This Friday – June 3 – the Polish American Congress Michigan Division is throwing Pierogi Palooza at the Polish National Alliance Council 122 Hall in Hamtramck. Pierogi Palooza will feature more than a dozen different varieties of pierogi, which means you’ll just have to try them all. If for some reason you’re coming to Pierogi Palooza and you’re pierogi-ed out, there also will be Polish kiel...

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7 Fantastic Facts About Detroit's Scrapped 1915 Subway Proposal

Did you know that Detroit had a serious proposal to construct a subway? According to a 1915 report at the New York Public Library and on the Internet Archive titled, “On Detroit Street Railway Traffic and Proposed Subway,” we were pretty darn close to joining other major cities with this amenity. At the time, cars were just beginning to be a thing. The city had not only streetcars, but there was an interurban rail system to reach faraway places like Northville, Mt. Clemens and Pontiac....

Detroit Grand Prix Adds 14 New Sponsors, Hits New High Mark

You can almost hear it as it’s just a week away – the rev of the engines, the breeze in your face, and race cars hitting the track on Belle Isle. The nationally-televised event, this year running June 3-5, puts a spotlight on the Motor City like no other. Officials shared that with 74 corporate partners, the Grand Prix will enjoy an unprecedented level of support at the event including signage on the track, presence in the premiere hospitality chalets, to sponsoring many of the attractions b...

Traffic Crashes, Fatalities And Injuries Are Up In Metro Detroit Again

An analysis released this week by SEMCOG, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, shows that fatal traffic crashes in the seven-county region (Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw, and Wayne) have increased for the fifth consecutive year. There were 387 traffic fatalities occurring in 2015, up from 311 in 2010. The number of total crashes – 138,710 – has also increased for the third year in a row, resulting in 1,913 severe injuries to road users in Southeast Michiga...

Detroit Vs. Everybody Expanding To Southfield With Their Third Location

One of the more popular brands out of Detroit as of late is “Detroit vs. Everybody,” founded by Tommey Walker, JR. “Detroit Vs. Everybody” shirts have been on the Colbert Show, American Idol, and there’s even an Eminem track with the title. Various performers who have come through town, including Alton Brown from the Food Network, have sported the shirt as well. A photo posted by Tommey Walker, Jr. (@tommeywalkerllc) on May 26, 2016 at 8:20am PDT Other variations available incl...

WATCH: Four Minutes Of Michigan's Historic Lighthouses (And A Ghost Town)

We kinda love drone videos. Belle Isle. Churches. Whatever. We also know a lot of you love them, too. This one that popped up on the Youtubes this week is by user Tudor ApMadoc and it’s of Michigan historic lighthouses and a ghost town, and is set to the music of “Michigan Again by The Accidentals, a trio from Traverse City. Their single, “Michigan and Again” was released recently in April of this year, and here’s the Spotify artist link for if you want to use it for your next road trip. We’...

Detroit Gets Featured In Fast Company For Coworking Scene

The national press has a lot of focus on Detroit as of late, and recently Fast Company, a business-focused magazine and website, profiled the coworking movement in America and highlighted Detroit as one of the hot places for the concept. Coworking, if you haven’t heard of it, builds on the concept of shared space – so there are not only desks, but events, access to tools, mentoring, and networking. The story focuses on the success of two spaces, Ponyride in Corktown and Bamboo Detroit in dow...

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New Photos And An Update On The Progress Of That Giant RoboCop Statue

Awhile back, with much fanfare and commotion on the internet, a crowdfunded Kickstarter campaign raised thousands of dollars to construct a giant RoboCop statue. Last summer, we talked to both the artist putting the piece together and the organizers in an in-depth piece that we’re not going to repeat here – you can go and read it to see how RoboCop in Detroit got here. We spent more than 2,300 words on it. We receive between 5 and 10 requests every week asking about this statue at Daily Detr...

Lebanese Favorite Anita's Kitchen To Open Second Location In Lake Orion

If dishes like Baba Ghannouge, Shish Tawook, Shawarma and Falafil make you happy – here’s some good news for you, especially if you live in the northern area of Oakland County. Anita’s Kitchen, according to a report by the Lake Orion Review, will expand to a second location in downtown Lake Orion. Not only that, they’re building an entire three-story, $2 million building for themselves at 45 Flint Street. The new location reportedly will have 50-60 seats on the first floor, 50 seats and a...

22 Photos Of The Nike Store Opening In Downtown Detroit

After months of speculation and anticipation, the Nike Detroit Community Store is open. The line of people waiting to get into the new store went down Woodward, past the Moosejaw and turned the corner down Grand River. Exact numbers weren’t available, but many turned out to see Michigan State Basketball Coach Tom Izzo as well as the store opening. “Sport is a cornerstone of our state pride,” said Tom Izzo, Michigan State University head coach and Basketball Hall of Famer. “Fostering early, p...

Ford Announces Job Training Program For People With Autism

The decks are stacked against someone with autism getting a chance in the workplace. the Dearborn-based automaker Ford is working to help change that. Ford Motor Company announced Wednesday that it’s working with the Autism Alliance of Michigan on a pilot program that aims to provide individuals who have autism with an opportunity to gain work experience with the company in an on-the-job training program funded by the alliance. According to a statement, FordInclusiveWorks kicks off June 1 an...

See The City Pedaling From Your Bar Stool With HandleBar Detroit

Want to pedal to a pub, see some of downtown Detroit and not have to do it alone? Then HandleBar is your answer. You can take 15 of your friends and hop on Detroit’s first and only 16-person pedal powered pub on wheels. There’s a driver in the front. You sit on “bar stools” on the side and, yes, you have to pedal. You’ll need to bring your own food and drink. There’s a stereo on board with a headphone jack so you can hook up your iPod or iPhone and be the DJ for your favorite tunes. There’s...

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