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Free Show: Detroit Rock Band Critical Bill Hit Stage Sept. 26 Making Up For Rained Out Stars & Stripes Fest Appearance

On Saturday, September 26 local rock band Critical Bill is hosting an all-ages, free show at Detroit Pub in Clinton Township with special guests Hell Rides North, Glen Meadows and Magnanomus & The Motor City Affiliates. Doors open at 8 p.m. “It’s always special when we get to play in our hometown and since we got rained out for the Stars & Stripes Festival, we wanted to do a FREE event for everyone. We are going to give the fans a long set of classic Critical Bill songs, along with a ton of ne...

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What A Rock! Michigan Man Lugs 93 Pound Petoskey Stone Off Beach

The Petoskey stone is beloved here in Michigan. It has been our state stone since 1965, and has an interesting origin as that it’s actually fossilized rugose coral scientists say is from about 350 million years ago (the Devonian Age, for you fellow nerds out there). They say three times is a charm, and it was for rock hunter Tim O’Brien from Copemish to dig it out. But digging it out turned out to be only the beginning. An arduous 114 steps then had to be taken to get it into his pickup truck....

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Tofu The Red Panda Makes Debut As The Newest And Cutest Thing At The Detroit Zoo

We understand that this might be panda-ring to the crowd (sorry about the pun there), but we can’t help ourselves. Tofu is just too cute. Tofu is red panda cub that was born June 22 to parents Ta-Shi and Shifu, and she made her big debut this weekend at the Detroit Zoo. Finally we’re glad to report she made her fluffy debut and we just can’t stop looking at these adorable pics. These photos from the Detroit Zoo Facebook page show that Detroit’s newest exotic addition brings the cute....

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WATCH: 23,000 Backpacks Donated to DPS Students

For many kids, the first day of school is an exciting time. They get to start a new grade, make new friends, and learn new subjects. However, for kids who lack proper school supplies, the first day of school can be painful. Arriving to school without supplies affects children’s self-worth and self-image. It also makes it difficult for the children to learn and participate in class, lessening their chance of success. However, this school year, the Mike Morse Law Firm, Michigan’s largest perso...

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First Look: New Microbrewery Brooks Brewing Opens In Shelby Township

Driving down Van Dyke Rd. on the way to Brooks Brewing, you pass a lot of suburbia. As you pull up to the Brooks Brewing parking lot and pass through the expansive double doors, you leave what is familiar and enter the Brooks family world of beer. The family-run microbrewery just opened its roughly 5,000 sq. ft. establishment this month, with 10 beers on tap, a small staff of servers, a bottling machine, and a seven-barrel brewing system that can produce 14 kegs at a time. The brewery can ho...

Carhartt To Invest $18.6 Million For HQ Expansion In Dearborn, Hire 215

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last several months, you’ve probably heard about the new Carhartt location that opened in the Midtown neighborhood of Detroit earlier this summer. Carhartt, founded in Detroit in 1889, is a garment manufacturer best known for work clothes such as jackets, coats, overalls, coveralls, vests and more. Well, the popular Michigan-born company just received more good news care of the The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). On Tuesday, th...

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5 Metro Detroit Businesses That Are Giving Back

Want your money to go farther? Consider doing business with a Metro Detroit company that gives back to the community. Not only do you get quality products – pizza, clothes, etc. – but you also get the opportunity to support local business and your community. Need a place to start? Check out the list below for Metro Detroit businesses giving back. 1. Buddy’s Pizza Buddy’s has awesome pizza, but that’s not all you’ll find at this great Metro Detroit restaurant. The chain has a long history...

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Port Of Monroe To Get Major Improvements

The City of Monroe’s harbor will be undergoing major improvements and alterations in an effort to transform it into a leading cargo transportation center on the Great Lakes. The harbor is a critical economic resource, though many people probably don’t even know about it. Located on the western edge of Lake Erie, the port provides direct access to all five of the Great Lakes and serves 17 states. Funding for the project has been provided by the Michigan Strategic Fund, which approved up to $3...

Ferndale’s DIY Fest Returns With That Awesome, Giant Poster Tent

For their third year in a row, the awesome, giant poster tent will be setting up shop within the depths of our favorite excuse to shut down Nine Mile: The Ferndale DIY Fest. Back this year featuring the work of nine different design groups, the POSTERGEIST poster tent will be stacked with handmade screen-printed gig posters, TV/Movie posters, art prints and more. Admission is free of charge and though we know the tent is quite huge, you can find a map with their location at the festival here...

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The Highlight Reel: 11 Important Dates In Detroit History

Detroit’s storied past is full of unique events that shaped the way it is today. From its founding in 1701 to its exit from bankruptcy, Detroit has seen much over its three centuries of existence. It’s been the capital of a territory and forged a new mode of transportation. Check out these and more highlights from Detroit’s past. 1) July 24, 1701 Antoine Laumet de la mothe Cadillac and his expedition established the settlement that would grow to become Detroit on July 24, 1701. Cadillac...

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A Look At Freddy Todd's Upcoming EP Titled, 'Khrysos'

Freddy Todd, longtime friend and early collaborator of GRiZ, has joined the All Good Records family. Freddy Todd is no stranger to the music scene here in Detroit. Known for his unorthodox percussion lines, extremely futuristic glitch and bass sounds, and tendencies to skip beats, on purpose that is, we can expect there has been a great deal of work put into his latest project. Recently, I was fortunate to witness Freddy blow thousands of music junkies’ minds away at Electric Forest, with a...

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Could There Be A Private Solution To Detroit's Transportation Problem?

Tired of the long, complicated commutes that many Detroiters face on a daily basis? Here’s your chance to do something about it. IdeaMarket, a San Fransisco based marketplace that connects entrepreneurs with pre-funded ideas, is now accepting applications for the Detroit Transportation Challenge. Solid public transportation is a necessity when it comes to continuing Detroit’s revitalization. People need to get to and from work efficiently, and right now, that’s not happening across Detroit....

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11th Annual Detroit Uncorked On Sept. 25 To Benefit Gleaners

Looking for a unique date idea that will directly benefit the Metro Detroit community? Try the 11th annual Detroit Uncorked on Friday, Sept. 25 from 6-9 p.m. The event will be held at the Detroit headquarters of Gleaners Community Food Bank, 2131 Beaufait St, Detroit, MI 48207. Gleaners will host the Kroger Co. of Michigan, Delta Air Lines, and the Detroit Wine Organization along with food and wine enthusiasts for one of the region’s largest wine tasting events. Guests will enjoy a large sel...

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LOOK: Astronaut Tweets Picture Of Detroit From Space

Space. The final frontier – and apparently home to a serious fan of the NFL. Scott Kelly, who is currently spending a year aboard the International Space Station, spent last Sunday tweeting pictures of various NFL stadiums and cities from high above our lovely planet. Our own Detroit Lions even got a little love as the space station sailed over our neck of the woods. Check out the pic below, and follow Scott Kelly on Twitter to see more of his stellar photos. #SundayNFLStadiumPicFromSpa...

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200 Bikes Donated to Back Alley Bikes During Drive

Many kids dream of being able to ride a bike and feel the wind in their hair as they watch houses whiz by. Bikes also give kids a special level of independence and mobility. However, many families across Metro Detroit can’t afford bikes, so their children miss out on a great childhood experience. That’s starting to change. Recently, The Shirt Box, a premier men’s fashions store in Farmington Hills, and Walled Lake-based Kenny’s Lakes Area Auto Experts, hosted a one-day bike drive that collecte...

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New Economy Initiative Awards Nearly $600,000 In Grants To Support Neighborhood Organizations

Small businesses are a vital part of our communities, but they’re often overlooked when it comes to business support. The New Economy Initiative (NEI) has taken steps to change that problem by awarding almost $600,000 in grants to six non-proft organizations across Detroit that support small businesses. The grants are through NEI’s new Neighborhood Business Initiative, which is designed to grow and strengthen the network of support services for entrepreneurs and small businesses in underserved...

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Talking Food, People And Revitalization At Detroit's Oldest Restaurant

If you want to learn something about Detroit and have an authentic experience, you’ve got to go to some places with deep roots. A top qualifier on that list is the Roma Cafe, whose history goes back to 1890, and is the oldest continuously operating restaurant in the city. When you step in to the restaurant on a Friday, you can’t help but notice the old school vibe. Waiters in tuxedos walk by with steaming trays of food. Portraits of past owners decorate the rooms. The bar is busy with bustling...

The Art of Giving Back And Knowing What You Don’t Know

Willie Brake and Caleb Rutledge didn’t need a nudge. They weren’t following anyone’s advice or looking for a PR boost. They were simply doing what came natural; using their businesses to actively give back to their community. But Caleb and Willie don’t even really like the term “giving back.” In fact, as Caleb explains about the interns and employees from local high schools and colleges who work at his GamesVille USA store, “I honestly view them as helping me out as I might be helping the...

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