What to know and where to go in Metro Detroit

The Holidays Are Coming: Detroit’s 60 Foot Tall Christmas Tree Arrives In Campus Martius

In what has become an annual tradition, Detroit’s “Official” Christmas tree arrived at noon Wednesday in Campus Martius Park. The 60 foot tall Norway spruce was hauled in from more than 200 miles away from near Cadillac, Michigan. The Norway spruce was selected because of its shape that resembles the smaller version of Christmas tree you might put up in your living room. Weighing 10,000 pounds, the tree was perched atop the fountain in Campus Martius Park and will be, once decorated with...

Lofts At Merchants Row Undergoing $10 Million Expansion, Adding 42 Apartments

Success breeds success. We received word Tuesday that The Lofts At Merchants Row — one of the developments that was nearer to the beginning of the downtown Detroit real estate rush — is expanding, adding 42 more loft-style apartments and two storefront first floor retail spaces. Construction has begun on The Pepper Shoe Building, also known as the Valpey Building, that Schostak Bros. & Co. acquired some two plus years ago. The 54,000 square foot building will go through $10 million in renova...

I Hopped In A Cryotherapy Chamber Today. Here's What It Was Like.

It was an unseasonably warm fall day today. And in the name of new experiences, I willingly hopped into what would become a minus 264 degree Fahrenheit chamber. It’s called Cryotherapy. Strange as it may sound, the practice has actually been around for some time. It began in Japan in the 1970s but has gained momentum in recent years due to its popularity with professional athletes, who utilize the treatment to speed up recovery time after an injury. I visited the newly opened Cryobalance the...

Take A Look Inside The Beautiful New Retail Space For Will Leather Goods

There is one word you can think of when you enter this space, the former Tomboy Grocery on Second Avenue. Stunning. On November 4, Will Leather Goods – an Oregon-based leather brand that specializes in Men’s and Women’s leather bags and accessories, will open its eighth U.S. location at 4120 Second Avenue in the booming Midtown area of Detroit. On Monday we got a sneak peak inside the new 9,000-square-foot location and this beautiful and dynamic space truly sets a new standard for retai...

Mo Better Blues Restaurant To Return, Opens Friday

Mario Batali, Celebrity Chef, Paints Dot At Heidelberg Project

Celebrity chef Mario Batali, when he’s not running his New York City restaurants or appearing on television has a vacation home near Traverse City and a love for Michigan food. He stopped by the famed Heidelberg Project on Detroit’s east side today and did what has basically turned into Detroit’s version of the walk of fame – painted a dot on the street that is the center of the art project known the world over. Tyree Guyton, the creator of the project, welcomed Batali with a paintbrus...

Detroit’s First Youth Startup Weekend Is Happening November 6-8

Kids are often left out of the business world. Even if they have an incredible idea, few adults take the time to listen to it, even if it’s just for educational and self-esteem purposes. Fortunately, that’s about to change, and it’s starting in Detroit. This weekend, starting Friday, Nov. 6, Startup Weekend Detroit is hosting its first ever Startup Weekend for Youth at the Techstars Mobility space in Ford Field at 2000 Brush St. The event is designed for youth ages 12-18 who have an interest...

10 Michigan-Made Things We Loved At All Things Detroit

On Sunday, All Things Detroit — a quarterly showcase of a local small businesses presented by Ask Jennyfer — went down at Eastern Market’s Shed 3. An impressive showcase of more than 80 Metro Detroit businesses, the event drew a massive crowd and was a testament to the inventive and talented small business community in Detroit, and we had a blast wandering through the aisles and meeting so many people. From reclaimed and reinvented Detroit relics from newcomers like Resurrect Detroit, to non...

Opinion: "SoCo" Is Short For Southern Comfort, Not The Imaginary South Corktown

One of the things that is wonderful about living in a 300-plus year old city is the history. Not just the history of the buildings, but the history of the people, a history all too often forgotten in the numerous books written that focus mostly on architectural details and demolition dates. Obviously, things change — the only constant is change — but there are some things that are part of our identity as a city. For instance, our motto. Our Spirit of Detroit. And our names. When we saw this...

Just 52 Fires This Angels' Night Weekend, Down From Peak Of 810 In 1984

Could it be that the Angels are finally winning in Detroit? Between a combination of demolition efforts, more than 4,000 volunteers, as well as focus and organization, Angels’ Night has become a rather quiet night in the city of Detroit. Over the three-day period that for years was called “Devil’s Night,” Detroit firefighters responded to just 52 fires. Here’s how the break down of that data over the weekend. Only 32 of those were determined to be “suspicious.” There were 10 fires in occup...

New Detroit Applebee's Hosts Scavenger Hunt Nov. 8

Grab your car keys, enlist the help of three friends, and get ready to battle it out for awesome Detroit-inspired prizes from Applebee’s. On Sunday, Nov. 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Applebee’s Detroit and Visit Detroit will host a road-rally scavenger hunt to celebrate the restaurant’s opening. If you want to be part of the fun, gather your team of up to four people and register online. Registration is open until Nov. 5, so don’t dally! Here’s how the scavenger hunt will work: Participa...

First Night Of Angels' Night Patrols Encouraging, Fires Down 39%

An encouraging sign for the first night of the Halloween weekend that has over the years garnered a pretty negative reputation as “Devil’s Night.” During the 1980s and 90s, between 500 and 800 fires would be set around town with destructive results, with the peak being in 1984. So far for 2015, after night one, the Mayor’s office is telling us that there has been 17, down from 28 for the first night last year. More than 4,000 volunteers have registered for active street patrols this year, up...

Detroit's Newest Indie Record Label Launches With A Party At The Duck Pen Friday Night

If you’re on the hunt for a wicked way to spend your Friday night, then check out the launch party of Detroit’s newest independent record label, Palm Tapes. Starting at 8 p.m., they’re serving up a curated selection of some of Detroit’s finest artists for your listening, dancing, and rocking pleasure, live at The Duck Pen, located at 1360 West Elizabeth Detroit in Corktown. Palm Tapes is the brainchild of a local artist known only as Max, who first conceptualized the label in 2011 while livi...

All Things Detroit This Weekend Will Be A Locally Made Shopping Extravaganza

All Things Detroit, a quarterly showcase of a small businesses, is back in Eastern Market this weekend. On Sunday, November 1 in Eastern Market’s Shed 3 more than 80 businesses will be there from noon-6pm. There will be Detroit-themed artwork, handmade furniture, jewelry, apparel and even the chance to participate in interactive demonstrations such as Zumba and Detroit ballroom dancing. Some companies we’ve previously featured on Daily Detroit will be there, including Breathe In Detroit. All...

Things To Do In Detroit: Your Halloween Edition City 5

After months, weeks or days of preparation — depending on your procrastination habits — Halloween has finally arrived, and it’s time to show the motor city what you’ve got. There’s an overwhelming amount of party action going on all weekend long in both Detroit and all around the Metro area, and while most of you have already locked in your plans for the annual celebration of weird, for those who haven’t, I’ve pulled together 5 Halloween events that I think will be worth your while, and won...

WATCH: Eminem, Kid Rock And Pistons Team Up For Longest Alley-Oop Detroit Has Ever Seen

If you want a piece of Detroit feel-good, here you go. Funny or Die and the Detroit Pistons have teamed up for a great vid. Detroit rap star Eminem kicks off a video that includes a laundry list of Detroit- and non-Detroit stars as well as Detroit Pistons, all set to Motown music. Although this is a marketing partnership with Funny or Die, it’s actually good. All year, the website will be producing exclusive videos for the Pistons that are used to make going to a Pistons game just a little bit...

How Would Michigan Fare In A Zombie Apocalypse?

I saw The Walking Dead for the first time since season one this Sunday. Watching in horror as a beloved character (possibly) had his intestines ripped out and ingested by a horde of decrepit zombies, I got to thinking – “If this went down in Detroit, how would I, and the rest of the population, fare in a post virus, zombie ridden world?” Luckily I wasn’t the only one seeking an answer to this morbid yet inevitable question. CareerBuilder with the help of Economic Modeling Specialists Intl. (...

Billion-Dollar 'GoFundMe' Campaign Started By Fan To Buy The Detroit Lions

“The Lions need a new owner,” says Jeff Tarnowski. The 34-year-old business student and native of Hartland says that’s why he started a GoFundMe page to acquire enough capital to purchase the Detroit Lions from the Ford Family, who have held it since they assumed full control in 1964. One of the more recent estimates puts the Lions’ value at $1.44 billion. As of this writing, Tarnowski has raised $1,175. “I’m not going to rant, we all know the situation. Somebody needs to do something abou...