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Pedal Pubs Could Be Coming To Michigan Very Soon

You might have seen them on the internet, but not on the streets of Detroit – well, not legally, anyway. Under legislation approved by the Michigan House and Senate (with the House approving Thursday), drinking alcohol on certain pedal-powered vehicles is now going to be AOK if Governor Snyder signs off. Alcohol would be allowed to be served on commercial, open-air, pedal-powered vehicles, so long as the vehicle’s owner has liability insurance. Having open alcohol on the vehicles could still...

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Wayne County Finances In Dire Straits, Evans Asks State To Declare Financial Emergency

Wayne County has a lot of financial problems. From the sadly iconic fail jail on Gratiot near downtown, to pension costs and much more, the government of Wayne County, which not only includes the city of Detroit but a variety of suburbs from Grosse Pointe to Belleville to Northville, is drowning in debt and obligations. In a release today, County Executive Warren Evans has asked the State of Michigan to declare a financial emergency for the county of 1,820,584 people. It’s the 19th largest cou...

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Report Says Eminem In Negotiations To Produce TV Series In Detroit

We all know Eminem if you’re from Detroit. Between him, Kid Rock and Jack White, they are a big part of the popular music zeitgeist from the city as of late. Deadline Hollywood is reporting that Narc, a movie from 2002 by Joe Carnahan, is going to become a TV show – and not only that, Eminem is in negotiations to join the project as an executive producer and music supervisor as well as write some original songs. Joe Carnahan has written a pilot script, according to the report, and is set to...

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What Roles Did Thomas Edison & Henry Ford Have In The Sanders Chocolate Company?

Happy 140th Birthday to my favorite chocolate company, Sanders. It was on this date in 1875 that Fred Sanders opened his first candy shop that later went on to sell ice cream and other treats. A Detroit-based business, Sanders was one of the first companies to use electric motors which were used to run the candy machines. These motors were built by the Edison Illuminating Company. The new technology proved to be troublesome for Fred Sanders who grew frustrated after the motors broke down....

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Summer Registration Now Open for Build Institute

Build Institute, an organization that helps people turn business ideas into reality through tools, resources, and support, has opened registration for summer classes. Demand for the classes is very high, so don’t waste any time signing up for a class. Acceptance is based on a first-come, first-serve basis. You are successfully registered only when you receive the acceptance email from Build Institute and pay your non-refundable $50 deposit. Course Description and Schedule The Build Basics...

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Don’t Miss It: National Strawberry Festival in Belleville

Treat Dad to some family-friendly outdoor fun, entertain the kids, and celebrate strawberry season by visiting Belleville, Michigan during June 19 -21 for the National Strawberry Festival. Festival Events On Friday, June 19, Extreme Aqua Sports will start the festival with a bang. From 2 to 5 p.m., flyboarding, a new extreme sport, will take place at Horizon Park. Join Extreme Aqua Sports and watch as the flyboarders catch some incredible air. The festival boasts carnival rides, which can...

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University Of Detroit Jesuit High School Is Building A New $16 Million STEM Center

The University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy, the largest and oldest of the three Catholic high schools in Detroit, has broken ground on its state-of-the-art Science and Engineering Center. The center is expected to be completed in August 2016, and it will be the only high school facility of its kind in Detroit. The STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) center is the largest monetary investment in science and technology at any Michigan high school in recent years...

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WATCH: Well, It Finally Happened: Monsters Are Taking Over Detroit

Holy weirdness, y’all. Visual artist Nick Cave is about to rock our collective psyche. Cave – not to be confused with the equally awesome musician – has garnered significant attention for his one of a kind art pieces, which he calls Soundsuits. These brightly colored and often mind bending works of art can live as both a masterful, static sculptures, or as a fully mobile piece which is worn and operated by dancers. It’s hard to quantify exactly how cool these things are, but the video above...

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70 Finalists Named in 2015 Knight Arts Challenge Detroit

The Knight Foundation has named 70 ideas as finalists in its Knight Challenge, a community-wide contest funding ideas that engage and enrich Detroit through the arts. The rules were simple: * The idea must be about the arts. * The project must take place in or benefit Detroit. * The grant recipient must find funds to match Knight’s commitment. And Detroiters spoke out en masse. The finalists were chosen from a pool of more than 1,000 submissions, and they brought their creative “A” game...

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Pretending It’s All Good In Detroit

The racial divide in Detroit is a big topic of conversation lately. Whether it’s gentrification of downtown and midtown, access to water, diversity in the workplace, new vs. old Detroit, or incidents like the beating of Steven Utash, the conversation has cropped up in a lot of different ways as Detroit tries to rebound economically. But what does the situation look like on the ground? That’s something we’re very interested in as a publication. At about 4:30 p.m. on Saturday we got word that...

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Take A Look Inside The New Meijer Supercenter On Grand River In Detroit

A new 200,000 square-foot Meijer supercenter opened today on Detroit’s northwest side. The store was built on the side of the former Redford High School. It’s located near the Old Redford and Brightmoor neighborhoods, so local residents really can run to the store. “We always work hard to find locations that will best serve communities, so we are proud that this neighborhood store will provide our new neighbors a fresh grocery option,” Co-Chairman Doug Meijer said. “We’re very excited to offer...

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These Boys Are About To Put Some Bump In Your Hump Day

Calling all vibers and workaholics alike: Your Wednesdays just got a whole lot more groovy. Beginning next Wednesday, June 17th, So Vague – the Detroit-based collective comprised of DJs Robert Perry, Roque Ybarra and BeatLoaf – will launch a bi-weekly dance party on the deck outside Detroit’s newest dance spot, Populux. Take it from us – if you’re not familiar with these fellas yet, you’ve been missing out. Prior to the So Vague era, the trio was spinning at the infamous LEAK (Lansing Elec...

Historic Alger Theater Hosting First View And Brew In More Than 20 Years

With great spirit, Friends of the Alger Theater are hosting a movie showing inside the Alger Theater for the first time in over 25 years. Classic horror/humor flick, Young Frankenstein will be shown, and brews will be served, sponsored by Motor City Brewing Works this Sunday, June 14 at 5:30 p.m. with doors opening at 4:30 p.m. Beyond just a great time with friends, the night will mark true progress for the people of Detroit, and the kind of down to earth culture our city denotes. The A...

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WATCH: A Musical Motown Flight Causes Dancing In The Aisles

Sir Richard Branson is in Detroit, and he’s taking the city by storm. He’s in town to promote the fact that Virgin Atlantic is now going to be offering non-stop service from the D to London. It’s a big move and helps Detroit’s connectedness to international markets, but Virgin isn’t your normal ho-hum brand. Everything they do is with a splash, and this time it’s with their #HelloDetroit campaign. Our friends over at Michipreneur has some more details from a startup perspective, and we’re go...

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Things To Do In Detroit: Your City 5 For The Weekend Of June 12-14

The weekend is finally here! Friday: Detroit Zumba All Stars at Eastern Market – What better way to start the weekend then with a little bit of fitness and socializing at Eastern Market. This Friday the Detroit Zumba All Stars are going to be hosting an enriching outdoor Zumba experience at the Eastern Market from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. This will all be held under Shed 3 in the Market area, and will be offering opportunities to shop from vendors, learn different fitness demonstrations, and much mo...

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The Days Are Now Numbered For The Park Avenue Hotel

The pace of change in downtown Detroit has moved from glacial to relentless. Thanks to a 3-1 Detroit Historic Commission vote, the days are numbered for the Park Avenue Hotel. It will be demolished to make way for a loading dock for the new arena complex that will house the Detroit Red Wings. The building was built in 1924 and has been vacant since the Salvation Army left it in 2003 after a stint as a rehab center. In its heyday, it was one of the best in the city with great amenities for th...

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25 Photos From Motor City Pride 2015

The LGBTQ community and their supporters flooded the streets of Detroit June 6 and 7 for the annual Motor City Pride Festival. Being the largest LGBTQ pride celebration in Michigan, the weekend was jam-packed with entertainment and festivities fit for all, no matter your sexual orientation. With an endless abundance of rainbows, glitter and drag queens, the weekend attracted many attendees, with love and acceptance being at the center of it all. San Francisco, Chicago, New York, all have their...

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Detroit's Music Hall To Return To Historic 1928 Appearance With New Canopy

Detroiters can expect to see some changes at the Music Hall. It’s getting a much-needed facelift and returning to its glamorous past. The historic Music Hall will see a return to its 1920s appearance with the addition of a recreated facade. The building lost its original 1928 canopy during the 1960s. Vandals capitalized on the canopy’s beautiful materials and secreted them away. They stole canopy’s grand iron ore columns, Fleur-de-Lis cast iron lintels, unique lighting fixtures, and supporti...

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