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MEDC Awards Micro-Grants To 70 Southeast Michigan Small Businesses

Sometimes a little money invested in the right place goes a long way. On Wednesday, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Citizens Bank announced the next round of recipients of their micro-grant program. The $175,000 of grant money will be distributed to Eastern Market and 70 local small business in Southeast Michigan, to help them make the necessary purchases to expand their business or improve efficiency. The funds will be used for a variety of small business needs su...

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Expansion Brings Biergarten And Taphouse To Atwater Brewery

One of Detroit’s most popular breweries, Atwater, has announced a 5,000-square-foot expansion set to open on Wednesday, November 25, the biggest bar night of the year. The expansion will fill the space adjacent to their primary brewery located on Joseph Campau in Rivertown, and will feature s selection of twenty beers, along with Atwater spirits, hard cider, and wine. In honor of the opening and the holiday season, the brewery will also release two new beers, the Rivertown Porter and Lebkuch...

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Watch The Rise And Fall Of Downtown With A Series Of Maps Starting In 1854

Up until 2011, things weren’t looking too hot for downtown Detroit. Even then, if you look at development now vs. how dense the building used to be, the difference is astonishing. This video uses a series of maps to highlight the fact that the center of the city started out quite dense, like you would expect big cities to be – then through a series of demolitions, reconfigurations, and of course, the decimation the freeways caused – turned into the downtown that although buildings are starting...

Here's A Hilarious "Remix" Of Eminem's "Lose Yourself" Feat. Mom's Spaghetti

It’s that awkward moment. You’re in the car jamming out to the radio to your favorite song that you think you know all the words to. Until you’re corrected by a know-it-all friend riding shotgun. No doubt for many Detroiters, you’ve run into this situation while listening to Eminem’s hit “Lose Yourself.” Well some YouTube genius has reinvented the song to help you feel better about yourself for only really knowing one line… “There’s vomit on his sweater already, mom’s spaghetti.” Enjoy...

CONFIRMED: Nike To Open Store In Downtown Detroit

Mortgage and real estate mogul Dan Gilbert confirmed the rumors today via Twitter that a Nike Store will be opening at 1261 Woodward in downtown Detroit. The store will have two levels and be 22,000 square feet in size. The space is located next to a Moosejaw and down the avenue from John Varvatos, and in the past has been home to the Somerset Collection’s holiday pop-up market. The store will open sometime in the spring, but an exact date hasn’t been given. Welcome @Nike to downtown Detr...

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Did You Know That Detroit Has Its Own Rare Gem?

Well, believe it or not, this is real. It’s called Fordite, or Detroit agate. The beautiful “rocks” are actually chunks of old, over sprayed automobile paint that were hardened over time by the large ovens formerly used to cure freshly painted cars. Although Fordite been referred to anthropogenic mineral because it is originated by human activity, minerals by definition are naturally occurring. Whatever your scientific definition, these are still really cool. We’re going to call it a g...

Detroit's Oldest Brick House For Sale, Fordite And More: Your Daily Detroit For Nov. 17, 2015

Detroit success story Floyd frames out their future, moves beyond just legs Amid the sea of new business opening around town, it’s hard to say which will stand the test of time and become staples in the community. However, one company that appears to be on the path to sustained success is Floyd. Initially launched on the Kickstarter crowdfunding platform, the company has since shipped their furniture all over the world, and received praise from The New York Times, Dwell Magazine and GQ....

Detroit Lions' Tahir Whitehead Donates Tuesdays To Detroit Kids

He wears number 59 on the field, but on Tuesday, Lions linebacker Tahir Whitehead wasn’t facing an opponent but helping Detroit’s ninth graders at Martin Luther King, Jr. Senior High School on the east side of the city by showing them how they can succeed in life and school by creating a personal culture of success. To do this, he teamed up with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) for a “Culture of Success” assembly with 350 MLK ninth-graders. The assembly was followed...

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Detroit Success Story Floyd Frames Out Their Future, Moves Beyond Just Legs

Amid the sea of new business opening around town, it’s hard to say which will stand the test of time and become staples in the community. However, one company that appears to be on the path to sustained success is Floyd – a furniture company born out of the frustration of moving from place to place and constantly leaving behind cheaply-made furniture, only to have to restock new destinations with more of the same. Initially launched on the Kickstarter crowdfunding platform, the company ha...

Welcome To Your Daily Detroit For Nov. 16, 2015

Being informed doesn’t have to be boring. Thanks to your awesome support, we’re able to roll out a revamped daily summary (delivered on our site and to our newsletter subscribers) that we hope is a cut above the auto-generated, auto-magificated, auto-craptastic headline lists. We’ll share not only our the stories we create, but also link to other notable stories happening around the region. Think of it as your one stop shop for what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit. We’ll stay true...

The Great Lakes Look Great From Space

We can’t seem to get enough of Detroit from space. Even though the pictures are sent via a connection that is apparently “worse than what dial-up was like,” here on earth they’re loved by many. This latest image from this morning has already garnered 3,400+ retweets and 6,000+ likes on Twitter. Kudos to Astronaut Scott Kelly on the International Space Station for being an internet sensation, and reminding us that we’re all on the same planet. Even in darkness the #GreatLakes are unmista...

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Detroit Ranks As Most Dangerous City In The US For Third Straight Year

Some not so good news for our fair city this morning, and a reminder that although there is progress in some areas there is also a lot of work that needs to be done. According to a recent ranking by lawstreemedia.com, for the third year in a row Detroit is number one among the most dangerous cities in the U.S. with a population of more than 200,000. Law Street’s Crime Team uses the FBI’s four major violent crime categories–murders, aggravated assaults, robberies, and forcible rapes–to create...

$210 Million In Renovations Coming To Two Downtown Detroit Buildings Thanks To Feds

On Monday the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced some large plans for two downtown Detroit buildings as part of a nationwide initiative. First, the GSA purchased the large building at 985 Michigan Avenue for $1, as outlined in the lease that they had, and plans to invest $70 million and consolidate 700+ federal employees from around the region there. Currently, the 1995 structure local offices of the Internal Revenue Service and other agencies. The plans outline interi...

Bike Share Program In Detroit To Launch In 2016, Gets Sponsor

Detroit’s the Motor City, but if fans of pedal power have their way and current trends keep it, we could soon be Bike City. In recent years, the City of Detroit has seen an influx of cyclists. Whether riding to and from work, crusing the Dequindre Cut, or enjoying special cycling events like the Slow Roll or Tour de Troit, approximately 250 bikes pass through the greater downtown area on a typical weekday afternoon, according to a study by the Hudson-Webber Foundation. Adding to the momentum...

Focus: HOPE to get nearly $4.5m for workforce and development programs

A group of auto and tech companies are revving up the giving, pledging almost $4.5 million to Focus:HOPE’s workforce and development programs. The pledges include: * $2 million in software and cash from Microsoft * $1 million and robotics equipment from Magna International for Focus: HOPE’s Machinist Training Institute * $500,000 from both Lear and the GM Foundation * Ford Motor Company donated $360,000. Focus:HOPE was founded after the tumult of 1968, and thought it has various progra...

Regis Houze to add housing 58 housing units to New Center

Occupancy rates for housing in the greater downtown area of Detroit are through the roof, at somewhere around 98% depending on the month. The $4 million development led by Barbat Holdings brings some “workforce housing” (as labeled by the developers) and retail space. The Regis Houze property (connected the St. Regis Hotel) includes 48 one-bedroom units ranging in size from 525 square feet to 600 square feet, which will rent for $919 to $1,050 a month. The eight studio units range in size...

Things To Do In Metro Detroit: Your City 5 For The Weekend Of November 13, 2015

Hello Detroit! November is settling in with cloudy skies and dipping temperatures, but that won’t stop Metro Detroiters from getting out there and showing this season who is boss. So whether you’re in the mood for vintage shopping, dancing until you can’t feel your face, or getting your drink on inside a billboard, we’ve got you covered this weekend. Ferndale Vintage Fashion Market — Friday — Sunday — Ferndale This Friday through Sunday stock up on great vintage apparel that will ha...

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Detroit Is About To Get Some Pure Michigan Love

The City of Detroit’s revival has seen plenty of press, but this spring, it secures another vote of confidence, this time from the state level. The much loved Pure Michigan campaigns that highlight the near infinite wonders of the glove, will give a nod to post-bankruptcy Detroit in an effort to shift perceptions of the city from being in transition to a proper tourist destination. A far cry from the typical pure Michigan ads, which focus on the state’s natural beauty, this campaign will sho...

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