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PHOTOS: Kayaking The Historic Canals Of Belle Isle

Belle Isle is one of Detroit’s most cherished places, and kayaking its canals literally gives you a completely different perspective. Constructed between 1893 and 1910, the canals have become a beloved part of the island. In their heyday, that was the place you would go to have a peaceful time out with your date and it would be epitome of perfection with well-manicured banks and many, many boaters. It’s exciting to see that canoe (and in this case, kayak, paddleboat, and paddle board) r...

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Run Detroit’s 3.101 Program Will Help You Run This City

Detroit has a multitude of new developments and hidden gems scattered around town that give this city the character we love. It’s not always easy to get around to exploring it all – so what better (and faster) way to experience that Detroit character, than while on a run? Detroit’s very own Run Detroit running shop, located in the heart of Midtown, wants to give you the opportunity to do just that. Their 3.101 10-week program is designed for someone who is not active and would like to run hi...

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Meet The 2015 Finalists Of The Hatch Detroit Contest

The finalists of the 2015 Hatch Detroit Contest have been announced. The finalists are Norma G’s Fine Caribbean Cuisine, Live Cycle Delight, The Royce Detroit, and Eskimo Jacks Artisan Cookies+Ice Cream. At stake is a $50,000 grant, a flood of publicity, and momentum for these small businesses to establish themselves at a brick-and-mortar location in Detroit. Round two of voting begins now, with each business starting from a blank slate. The winner will be announced August 28 at the Hatch Off,...

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Things To Do In Detroit: Your City 5 For The Weekend Of August 21-23

Happy Friday, Detroit. We’re back once again with your list of what’s good to do in and around the city this weekend with your City 5. UAW-GM Spirit of Detroit Hydro Fest – Saturday and Sunday – Detroit River If you enjoy a little sun, fun, and boats that look like spaceships careening across bodies of water at breakneck speeds, then I suggest you head over to the Detroit River for the UAW-GM Spirit of Detroit Hydro Fest on Saturday and Sunday. This event was created to fill the voi...

Twists And Turns Emerge In The Tale Of The Tiger In The Packard Plant

It turns out there are two significantly different sides to this tiger tale. In an interesting post, Anthony Barchock, the fixer on the shoot and the person shown in the now nationally famous video, has another perspective that was published on fstoppers.com. [quote_box_center]”First and foremost the Tiger is OK, unharmed and was never loose. There was always a trainer on the lead even in the videos where it doesn’t seem like it. The power tools were used as a foreign noise to hopefully coax t...

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Find Locally Sourced Food Near You With Detroit-based App Grubbable

Do you like local restaurants? Do you look for locally sourced food when you go out? Have a smartphone? Here’s something that is just for you. Meet Grubbable, the Detroit-based app that works like a Wikipedia for your favorite local Detroit and Metro Detroit restaurants, but it also gives you discounts. How? By learning more about the local farms and artisans each restaurant uses. “When they eat at any old chain, they are supporting often unsustainable agriculture, cruel environmental practi...

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Obscure Historical Beer Resurfaces At Batch Brewing Company and Motor Craft Ales

Have you ever heard of a beer called the Kentucky Common? Neither did Corktown nanobrewery Batch Brewing Company when they set out to collaborate with Windsor nanobrewery Motor Craft Ales. The collaboration resulted in their spin on the Kentucky Common, the Canucky Common, which was launched this Monday. Motor Burger owner Gino Gesuale said the collaboration is the “first of many to come.” Motor Burger is where Motor Craft Ales is sold. The Kentucky Common is rich, dark, and malty. It has a...

DIA Brings Popular Inside|Out exhibit To 8 New Communities This Year

Over the past five years, the Detroit Institute of Arts has installed reproductions in over 100 communities and engaged thousands of metro Detroiters. During the 2015 season, eight venues will be participating for the first time, including Midtown Detroit; the Osborn neighborhood in Detroit; Grosse Ile; Memphis; Ortonville; White Lake; Flat Rock; and Wolverine Lake. More than 80 reproductions will be in 10 communities from August to October, starting off in Clarkston this weekend. Other partic...

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Yep, It's Real - Get Your Very Own #TigerWatch2015 T-shirt

Well, this was bound to happen. The Tiger Watch guys have launched a T-shirt sale, capitalizing on their brief brush with Internet stardom on Tuesday. If you aren’t familiar with the back story here, check out our article about the debacle. In a nutshell, a photographer brought some live animals into the Packard Plant for a photo shoot, a tiger wandered off, and all out Internet madness followed shortly there after. It’s not the first time a wild animal has wandered around Detroit, but it cert...

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6 Crazy Animal Escapes And Escapades From Detroit's History

Sometimes, it seems like humans really do rule the animal kingdom. We’re at the top of the food chain. We’ve made weapons that help us maintain our place there, and we even build pretty awesome stuff to make our lives comfortable. However, animals have a way of reminding us that, despite all our accomplishments, we don’t always have our ducks in a row. In the wake of Monday’s tiger Packard Plant escapade, we’ve decided to dig into some Detroit history and find other instances where animals e...

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City Of Detroit To Hold #DetGovChat Thursday On Twitter

The city of Detroit has been working to embrace various technologies and channels of social media since the Duggan administration took over. Previously, we brought you the story of how Detroit’s using data to improve the city’s transparency with the public. But Thursday is a chance for you, the public, to weigh in and ask questions. From 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., there will be two leaders available to chat about Motor City Match and business development in Detroit. Michael Forsyth is the Busi...

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Detroit Craftsman Travels Nation To Find Artisan Masters For TV Show

Mass production marks much of Detroit’s later history, and even today the city is still a hot destination for manufacturing. However, there are always people who refuse to adopt modern methods, preferring to make their artisan products by hand. One such craftsman, Eric Gorges, is a Detroit native on a mission to spotlight the modern artisan community. He’s doing this through his public television show, “A Craftsman’s Legacy.” Last September, Gorges and his team hit the road, filming on locat...

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Stevie Wonder Announces Return To Detroit, Tickets Go On Sale Friday

One of the greatest entertainers ever to grace the stage is making his return to the city that gave birth to so many of his hits. That’s right, folks, we’re talking about Stevie Wonder. If you missed his show earlier this year, you’re in luck, because Olympia Entrainment issued a news release on Monday stating that the man himself will return to Detroit’s Joe Louis Arena on Saturday November 21st, with his “Songs In The Key Of Life” tour. For a little preview, check out this clip of Stevie...

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Win A Highly Prized "Southpaw" Boxing Glove Signed By Eminem And Support Charity At The Same Time

“You only get one shot, do not miss your chance,” is not only part of an Eminem lyric, it also applies to this special way to support the youth programs at the Downtown Boxing Gym. Now is your shot to win one of 10 already-sold-out Southpaw boxing gloves made by Title and autographed by Eminem by donating at least $10 to Downtown Boxing Gym, through the Marshall Mather’s Foundation’s Klickly crowdfunding campaign. The grand prize winner gets a handwritten response to a fan letter from Eminem...

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Detroit Cops To Wear Body Cameras Starting In Early 2016

The trend of police wearing body cameras has finally made its way to Detroit. The news comes by way of a news conference with Mayor Mike Duggan and Police Chief James Craig on Tuesday, WXYZ reports. The move comes at a time when tension in the national conversation regarding police violence continues to rise, and it seems that each day another video surfaces highlighting police brutality. The Detroit system will actually be one of the more sophisticated systems in the country. Officers will...

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5 Ways Detroit’s Growing Music Festival Scene Is More Awesome Than Any Other

Well party people, August is here and the days are still long – long enough to keep our rage hats on and get down festival style here in Detroit. As the creator of more than just one genre of music, Detroit’s done pretty well for itself in the music department. Though we don’t host any Lollapalooza style teen meet-and-greets or Coachella fashion shows, Detroit has its own eclectic little mix of events that know and love what the city has to offer. Which, in all honesty, is nothing short of a u...

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This Detroit Suburban Zip Code Is One Of The 10 Most Desirable In The Country

We’d love to hear your thoughts on this one, Metro Detroiters. You may not have long to wait before you receive a few offers if you’re looking to sell your house in Novi, Michigan. In fact, you may even find that you’ve sold your home in record time. According to Realtor.com’s Combined Hotness Index for the first half of 2015, the ZIP code in Novi, MI (48375), ranks the fifth hottest in the nation. Here’s what they Realtor.com had to say: [quote_box_center]Novi is near the General Motors T...

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Take The Road Less Traveled With These 7 Metro Detroit Hiking Trails

As the summer comes to a close, it seems that nothing else can keep us at ease other than grasping at the last bits of the outdoors while the temperature is still enjoyable. As the colors of the leaves begin to turn and the air gets a little bit more crisp, it doesn’t need to stop our yearn for adventure. Lucky for us, Michigan is a goldmine of natural beauty, and just a bit north of our beloved city lies many trails that remind us what makes this place truly Pure Michigan. Take a look at our...

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