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Detroit Bikes Rolling Into Capitol Park, Opens Friday (May 8)

Who would of thought just a few years ago that Capitol Park, a section of downtown that’s been moribund for a long time, would have so much investment, let alone a locally-produced bike shop? But it is, in fact, happening. Yesterday you could hear the din of equipment from the various buildings that are under restoration work around the triangle that used to be home to Michigan’s capitol building. The newest addition, Detroit Bikes, will be on the ground floor of The Albert, a recently renovat...

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5 Awesome Photos Of Michigan From Space

Boy, do we love Michigan. Even if it means venturing north of 8 Mile (there’s a rumor one of our team members will spontaneously disintegrate upon crossing that famous border road going north, however, they haven’t turned into dust yet) and seeing all there is to see from picturesque lakes to waterfalls and much more. But there’s nothing quite like Michigan from space. It reminds us that our city and county borders are arbitrary and that we’re really all on the same blue and green orb rotating...

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Mae's In Pleasant Ridge Sold, To Be Closed For Brief Time For Renovations

The Woodward corridor neighborhood favorite Mae’s (which we’ve written before about here) has been sold. The new owners are Valter and Elda Xhomaqi, who own Birmingham brunch spot The Whistle Stop and Double EE Restaurant in Ferndale. Those who will miss the creativity behind such hits as Mae’s Cap’N Crunch chicken tenders, will hopefully appreciate the Xhomaqi’s unique style. The Double EE’s Mac and Cheese omelet has quite the following. According to current owner Jessica Lundgren, M...

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10 Family Things To Do In Metro Detroit Now That It's Warm Out

The outdoor season has finally started! The sun is out. The birds are back. The days are gorgeous, and the kids are getting restless. Entertain your precious balls of energy by taking them out and about the city this Spring and Summer. Rediscover Detroit and create wonderful family memories. Here are 10 fun family things to do in Detroit to get you started. Visit the Detroit Zoo Kick off the season with a roar at the Detroit Zoo. The zoo offers plenty of neat opportunities for kids and a...

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Local Detroiters & Native Nepalese To Come Together For Vigil At Wayne State On May 5

About two days ago Michigan witnessed an earthquake at a magnitude of 4.2 in the lower portions of the state. Fortunately, no injuries were reported and for most individuals you may have not even noticed there was an earthquake. Earthquakes begin to cause severe damage and are much more noticeable at a magnitude of 5 and larger. Nepal just a week ago on April 25 suffered from a much more devastating earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8. Many individuals and organizations are doing wonders to hel...

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Are You A Writer? Want A House? Detroit May Have Just The Place For You

Write A House, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing Detroit’s literary scene, is now accepting applications for its writer-in-residence program. This is definitely a unique writer-in-residence program. The writer whose application is selected will be given a newly renovated home. This year, the home is about 1,100 square feet and has a nice little porch that’s perfect for relaxing during sunny summer afternoons. Pictures of the house in progress are available here. The 2015 Write A...

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10 Things To Know About Governor Snyder’s Plan To Reform Schools In Detroit

The plan revealed during last week by Governor Snyder to overhaul education in Detroit is complicated. There are a lot of heated emotions around it because it’s ambitious and controversial. The fact is that Detroit Public Schools have accumulated $483 million in debt. Also, the state has had control of the Detroit Public Schools for the last 15 years. Academic achievement in the city – Charters and DPS – is on the whole abysmal compared to the rest of the state and students are fleeing in drov...

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Eastern Market’s Shed 5 Renovations Revealed

$8.5 million has been put into renovating Shed 5 at Detroit’s Eastern market, and it was unveiled to the public on Saturday May 2. The building required structural and mechanical upgrades, but the renovations also included the addition of a community kitchen, an indoor event space, and an outdoor plaza. The much anticipated community kitchen will offer rentable, commercial space for start-ups, established chefs, businesses, and the public. In addition to offering a venue to prepare food for ev...

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Meet The Gumbo Guy

Strolling through Eastern Market’s Shed #3 I noticed a man sitting at a plastic chair at a plastic table with an umbrella over it. It was a little peculiar, I thought, having the umbrellas over the tables indoors. The man, wearing a knit cap, was by himself eating steaming soup out of a styrofoam bowl, intermittently adding oyster crackers, obviously enjoying it. “The Gumbo,” said the customer with a full mouth… “It’s excellent.” My brother and I purchased a bowl of the piping hot Gumbo at...

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Detroit Boat Club On Belle Isle Gets New Lease On Life Thanks To Friends Of Detroit Rowing

Friends of Detroit Rowing, a nonprofit organization that offers rowing classes and programs, signed a 30-year lease with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, DBusiness reports. “We have been working diligently with the state of Michigan and the DNR to bring this lease to fruition and open the Belle Isle Boat House to the public,” says Julie Dinan, president of Friends of Detroit Rowing. “The state has been a very dedicated partner in the process, and we look forward to renting the fac...

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WATCH: Why These People Love Detroit

This five minute video takes a look at various Detroiters and why they love – and aren’t leaving Detroit. It’s also from various angles, from the view downtown to one in the neighborhoods to one looking at the green sprouts of change happening with urban gardening. The National Geographic video features Poet Jessica Care Moore, Artist Antonio “Shades” Agee, Francis Bolis, Marcellus Wheeler, Rebecca Graham, and Kenneth Morgan. Why do you love Detroit?...

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5 Places To Try If You've Never Done Detroit Restaurant Week

Detroit Restaurant Week is the glorious bonanza where you can eat a three course meal for $30 in expensive Detroit restaurants where manners matter. Although all of the restaurants are interesting and definitely worth it, what about the Restaurant Week newbie? Where should you start when there’s all of these fine establishments to choose from? We chose the five participating restaurants to put at the front of list for making reservations during this 10-day food rush from May 1-10, with an eye...

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QUICK TIP: Palmer Park Art Fair Showcases Detroit's Creativity This Weekend

The forecast for this weekend looks bright and inspiring for this free event for everyone in Detroit. This Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, May 3 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 75 professional artists, 12 emerging high school artists, food, interactive art activities, and live demos will color Detroit’s Palmer Park in this new season. This year, a new Teen Artists Program opens at the event as an opportunity for 12 artists from area high schools to sell their art work. These stud...

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Karmanos Cancer Institute Raises $2.8 Million, Creates 24-Hour Clinic

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute raised more than $2.8 million at its 33rd Annual Dinner, held April 25 at General Motors Design Dome. This year’s dinner set new fundraising records for Karmanos, making it one of Detroit’s most successful events. Karmanos had raised $2.3 million through sponsors and supporters leading up to the Annual Dinner, and the event itself raised $500,000 more. This year’s dinner will benefit the expansion of the institute’s Intensive Care Unit and create a 24-...

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Things To Do In Detroit: Your City 5 For The Weekend Of May 1st-3rd

The weather calls for mid-70s and mostly sunny this whole weekend. This is going to be a great chance to walk outdoors, and visit some of the places in Detroit you have been waiting for. Here’s our weekend line up: Friday: Detroit Restaurant Week – Detroit’s most reputable food week is kicking off tomorrow and continues till May 10th. The list includes 17 of the most reputable restaurants in the metro-Detroit area and should be highly anticipated to offer finest cuisine you’ve had in our Ci...

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WATCH: Detroit One Of "America's Next Hot Food Cities," Food Scene "Revving Up"

More accolades for Detroit’s food scene as Zagat voters have ranked Detroit #3 on a list of America’s Next Hot Food Cities. Their go-to list reads like a who’s who of recent Detroit culinary cuisine, and includes shout-outs to talented local chefs. They mention Antietam, Gold Cash Gold, Green Dot Stables, Johnny Noodle King, Mercury Burger Bar, Motor City Wine, Revolver, Rose’s Fine Food, Selden Standard, Slows Bar-B-Q, and Wright & Co. It’s interesting to note that none of those places existe...

Pewabic To Focus On Art Education in Detroit Public Schools

Art is an essential part of a child’s education, and art is an essential part of Detroit’s emergence. Pewabic, founded in Detroit in 1903, is a community of makers, educators, and innovators devoted to progressing ceramics. They are a non-profit organization that creates ceramics relevant and accessible to all. And at the present, they are focusing on supporting art education in Detroit Public Schools. At Burton International School, Pewabic has worked with more than 200 of the Detroit...

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Whateverfest Will Float Your Musical Boat This Weekend

Good vs. Evil. David vs. Goliath. Milk vs. Almond Milk. Kramer vs. Kramer vs. Godzilla. And now, the big bad Metrotimes Blowout versus the upstart Whateverfest. Sure, Blowout has Andrew W.K. and Perfect Pussy and the Black Lips, but those shows will be packed houses and tests of human olfactory endurance, as you stand next to a guy who just ate his weight in Crazy Bread wishing the encore had never been invented and praying for a cold shower. You’ll also pay 4x as much for the privilege, ha...

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