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Beard BalmDetroit Beard Collective Detroit Grooming Co.

Hey Gents, Here Are 3 Local Beard Grooming Products (And Where To Buy Them)

Beards are a lot of fun. They are fun to look at, fun to make fun of, and fun to touch. But are they fun to grow? To maintain? Sure, some guys grow their beards because they hate to shave, but given the explosion of the lumbersexual beard subculture (and the rise of the beard in general), it’s clear there is a bond between a man and his beard. Here are some Detroit-based beard grooming companies that make having a beard fun and oh so stylish. Plus, I’ve listed our favorite place to buy each br...

8 Mile Boulevard AssociationAlternatives for Girls Beyond Basics

Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Prepares For A Week of Caring

It’s easy for companies to pay lip service when it comes to strengthening and enhancing their communities. It’s another thing entirely for them to actually commit to making a difference, especially where it counts. For the third year in a row, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services will send more than 500 volunteers into the community to participate in a number of different service projects. This Week of Caring runs from Sept. 21-25, and it aims to strengthen Metro Detroit’s community in the areas o...

Abir MehannaEast Dearborn Haitham Mehanna

QUICK TIP: Stop By East Dearborn Yogurtopia's Grand Opening Celebration On 9/23

Fro-yo and family fun is ahead as Yogurtopia invites the entire community to come out from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23 to celebrate the grand opening of the new East Dearborn location, which is located at 6901 Schaefer Road. The event will include music, face painting, special discounts and photo opportunities with Miley the Yogurtopia mascot. Dearborn Mayor O’Reilly will welcome guests with a special ribbon cutting ceremony scheduled at 4 p.m. In addition, Yogurtopia is off...

Batch BreweryCity 5 Detroit Zoo

Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit For The Weekend Of September 18-20

Hello again Detroit! It looks like we’ve managed to stave off the cold for another week, and I think it’s time to celebrate with a healthy blend of booze, yoga, puppies, and a whole lot more. So here it is, your City 5. 1. Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo – Friday – Sunday – Royal Oak Winter is well on its way, and it’s time to start thinking about who/what you’re going to be spooning on those cold nights. If you’re out of luck in the love department, don’t fret, because this Frid...

8 degrees plato8 degrees plato Midtown Beer

A Look Inside The Newest, Coolest Hub Of Craft Beer In Detroit

Despite the escalating success of the craft brewing industry in Michigan, it’s still a challenge to find a high quality beer shop within Detroit’s city limits. Beyond a meager selection, you’ll be hard pressed to find a clerk with superior beer knowledge, and a passion for the now well established craft beer culture. Those days are finally done, though. Craft beer nerds rejoice, because 8 Degrees Plato is finally open in the Cass Corridor section of Midtown, and it’s packed with the finest b...

Joe Biden Says "Detroit's Back," Visits City And Praises Progress

Approaching the podium to a warm round of applause, Vice President Joe Biden opened his remarks by commenting on the heat inside the Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) Headquarters. He casually took off his suit jacket then said confidently that “The best mayor in the entire country is Mike Duggan.” That was just the first of many glowing remarks the Vice President had about the revitalization efforts in Detroit during his speech on Thursday. Biden vistited Detroit to promote a s...

Apple Charlie's OrchardsPlymouth Orchards and Cider Mill Wasem Fruit Farm

Not Far From the Tree: Four Apple Orchards to Visit This Fall

The days are growing shorter, the temperatures are dropping, and apples are ripe for picking. It’s time to get outside and enjoy these lovely days while you can, and there’s no better way to get in the fall spirit than by visiting an apple orchard. Don’t want to pick apples? Don’t worry. There’s tons to do at these orchards. 1. Wasem Fruit Farm This family-owned farm offers more than just apples, so if you’re looking for a variety of fresh fruit, Wasem Fruit Farm is the place for you. In...

artDetroit Eastern Market

Murals In The Market Kicks Off This Weekend

Beginning this Thursday night, Eastern Market will be transformed by the talented hands of a slew of local and national artists. The first ever Murals in the Market festival is a nine-day event that invites 45 local and national artists to create large-scale street art in Eastern Market. The first edition of the highly anticipated festival aims to highlight the role that murals play in revitalizing Detroit, and will help make Eastern Market a must-see destination for both Detroit residents a...

Anita's Lebanese Kitchen CafeFalafel Falafill Detroit

5 Falafel Places In The Detroit Area You Really Should Try

Detroit has some of the best Middle Eastern restaurants in America, and there is nothing quite like the warm ball of deep-fried wonder known as the falafel. Made of ground chickpeas or fava beans, and (gasp!) sometimes a mixture of both, a tasty falafel should be deliciously spiced and seasoned before it is deep-fried. In my mind, it has to stand alone even if it is eaten plain. It shouldn’t coast on the strength of its garlic sauce. Start salivating over the best falafels Detroit has to off...

Michigan Film and Digital Media OfficeMichigan Film Office

New Name And Mission For Michigan Film Office

In the wake of the recent elimination of the film and digital media incentive program, the Michigan Film Office has struggled to tackle difficult questions surrounding funding and film promotion. However, after months of consideration, the Michigan Film Office has changed its vision and chosen a new name to reflect that. The Michigan Film Office will now be known as the Michigan Film & Digital Media Office. “The new name reflects substantive changes to our vision, and is one of many steps in...

Detroit CFOs Planning To Hire In The Coming Months

A survey conducted by The Detroit Professional Employment Forecast developed by Robert Half shows 85 percent of Detroit Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) are planning to hire for expansion purposes or to fill vacant positions by winter 2016. See infographic featuring the survey results. Responses do not total 100 percent due to rounding. “Employers seek those who are flexible, have solid communication skills and can quickly learn software and implement processes,” said Robin Ankton, regiona...

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Pretty Brown Girl Foundation Teaches Young Detroit Women To Embrace Who They Are And Do Great Things

Empowerment is powerful. It gives us the confidence to do great things. The girls of Detroit will become empowered and gain the self-esteem they need to learn be their best and appreciate their skin color by attending a class with the Detroit Recreation Department and the Pretty Brown Girl Foundation. The class on self-esteem begins October 3 and runs for 20 weeks at Adams-Butzel Complex in Detroit. The Pretty Brown Girl Foundation, which focuses on young women from K-12, is a personal pro...

DIASalvador Salort-Pons

Detroit Institute Of Arts Promotes From Within For Their New Director

The changing season also brings a change at the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) today. The museum has named Salvador Salort-Pons, an internationally respected curator and scholar as its new director, president, and CEO effective October 15, 2015. Since 2011, Salort-Pons, a Madrid native, has served as the DIA’s European Art Department, and in 2013, he became the museum’s executive director of collection strategies and information. He also serves as the Elizabeth and Allan Shelden Curator...

COLORSFood Science Fair Nerd Nite Detroit

When Nerd Nite Detroit Meets Foodies: Interactive Food Science Fair

Remember those science fairs in middle school? I’m talking about the ones where everyone in the class showed up with a baking soda and vinegar volcano, convinced that their project would win first place. If those memories make you smile, get ready to jump for joy. Nerd Nite Detroit is celebrating its first ever Food Science Fair on October 8 from 8-10 p.m at COLORS Detroit, located at 311 E. Grand River Ave. Don’t worry. It’s going to be way cooler than a middle school science fair. For...

Adaptive ReuseCorktown Detroit

Compared To Other Cities, Is Detroit's Land Area Really As Massive As People Think It Is?

A reader forwarded us an interesting post from UrbanLand about Detroit’s revitalization, and the importance of adaptive reuse. Although it focuses a lot on Corktown, it’s also one of the areas that their premise concept – adaptive reuse – has been very evident. It’s a long piece, but a factoid stood out: “In terms of land mass, Detroit is a small city; of the 24 U.S. municipalities with at least 600,000 residents, Detroit is the fourth smallest, at 139 square miles (360 sq km).” There has...

HandleBar DetroitPEdal Pubs

Here's What You Need To Know About Detroit's First Pedal Pubs

One of the most shared things on our site recently was the announcement that pedal pubs would be coming to Michigan. Now, they’re about to hit the streets. Stephen and Brian Lindsay, founders of HandleBar Detroit, are bringing what they say is our first 16-person pedal powered bar on wheels to Detroit and Royal Oak, and the first ride date is October 2. The concept of the pedal pub has been gaining a lot of traction in other cities, showing there’s still room to grow in the bar business. T...

Bacon BashMetro Detroit Royal Oak Events

The Greatest Bacon Celebration Of The Year Is Happening In Royal Oak This Thursday

There is only one thing more American than apple pie, and that, my friends, is the reigning king of cured meats, the undisputed breakfast behemoth. That’s right, I’m talking about BACON. This Thursday night, September 17, you can enjoy a very special celebration of the savory pork sensation at the Bacon Bash event at the Royal Oak Farmer’s Market. From 7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. you can enjoy bacon prepared in more ways than Bubba could cook shrimp. You’ll find an array of great foods cover...

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WATCH: Motown Legend Stevie Wonder Brings TV Host To Tears In Carpool Karaoke Session

The Wonder Man has done it again. Detroit’s homegrown legend appeared on the Late Show With James Corden recently, promoting his upcoming tour and singing a list of hits from throughout his career. The sketch begins with a hilarious discussion about who should drive, and it only gets better from there. We won’t ruin the magic that you’re about to witness, but trust us, you’ll thank yourself for taking 10 minutes out of your day to enjoy this sketch. If you want Stevie to make you laugh,...

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