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If you’ve never been to the storefront on 7 Mile, we’re not sure you’ve lived in Detroit. The venerable neighborhood joint, Motor City Soul Food, has had a few accolades over the years, and there’s good reason why. It’s amazing, that’s why. It’s great to see something in Detroit’s neighborhoods get some kudos. It’s been here for almost 15 years, and that’s saying something. Here’s what Thrillist said, including it in their list of the 21 Best Fried Chicken Spots in America: Detroit takes its...
Downtown Detroit is about to get a Domino’s. The Ann Arbor-based chain has a franchisee opening in the historic Buhl Building, on Griswold Street in the Financial District (across from the Guardian Building). It’s expected to open in the next couple of weeks. Previously, this spot had a Quiznos then a short-lived independent sandwich spot. We reached out and got more details. “By investing in the heart of Detroit, we have created a welcoming, friendly and professional atmosphere which supp...
This isn’t like a leak from your second floor bathtub. Reports and sources on the scene say a water main nine stories up that burst and was not found for days, flooding the basement with approximately 1.7 million gallons of water. Now icicles damage what were amazing architectural details that were in decent shape before, not to mention puts the future of a downtown landmark in peril. The two-story basement (reportedly also attractive – we talked to a nearby shop owner who called the flooding...
The results of the Downtown Detroit Partnership’s 2014 Downtown Detroit Perceptions Survey are in, and they reflect the growth and changes that Downtown Detroit has experienced. The survey was taken by 4,685 people and focused on seven key areas: safety, cleanliness, parking, walkability and biking, transit, and living Downtown. The DDP will be conducting this survey annually they plan it to serve as a benchmark. “We had broad and diverse participation, four times more people took the survey...
From Feb. 28 to May 9, the Lorenzo Cultural Center in Clinton Township is featuring the 101 People, Places and Things that Made Michigan. Part of Macomb Community College’s Center Campus, the Lorenzo Cultural Center offers visitors a chance to explore Michigan’s intriguing, diverse history. The series will include exhibits and over 40 free events, ranging from presentations to performances. 101 People, Places and Things that Made Michigan starts at 1pm on Feb. 28 with Neal Rubin’s presentati...
One of the hottest discussion topics around Detroit right now is the one about gentrification. There is no question that the city is changing, but it’s worth taking a look at the numbers to see what’s really going on. This is how Governing.com, which takes an exhaustive look into gentrification in America, defines the term “gentrification”: These lower-income Census tracts experienced significant growth in both home values and educational attainment. To be eligible to gentrify, a tract’s med...
It looks like there may be progress ahead on one of Detroit’s most iconic eyesores. Michigan Central Station, closed since 1988, has become a windowless hulk overlooking a burgeoning Corktown neighborhood. Whereas in the past windows would randomly appear, this news comes from a release from St. Clair-based Chamberlain Glass & Metal Inc. that tells of the plans. However, as often the case with Maroun projects, there is no cost shared or timetable given. The contractor and building owner have...
Detroit Passport to the Arts (DP2A), a nonprofit dedicated to engaging the next generation of arts patrons in Detroit, is hosting a unique night of film viewing, glamour, and Academy Award-inspired festivities. “Hollywood in Detroit” will take place on Thursday, Feb. 26 at the Detroit Film Theatre. Guests will watch Oscar-nominated short films before enjoying a free shuttle ride to the Detroit Historical Museum to dance the night away at an unforgettable after-party featuring food, drinks, and...
Do you love Applebee’s? Soon, you will be able have all of 4-Cheese Mac & Cheese with Honey Pepper Chicken Tenders or Double Crunch Shrimp you want and stay inside the D. The first Applebee’s in the city of Detroit will be located at 8 Mile and Woodward near the new Meijer. Assuming permit approvals, construction will start in June. It will include all of the chain dining list items, they say: High-rise ceilings, an expanded bar area, more televisions, and larger windows to provide more natu...
There’s a beauty in Detroit, even in winter. This timelapse from over the weekend by YouTuber and photographer Bryan Levy is cool… And we’re pretty sure he was cold making it, but it surely is worth a watch. He went out and shot this by the side of the river for 90 minutes to make this short video, and the rest of us can stay toasty warm and enjoy. Nice work....
Although it might of seemed quiet with the cold, there have been some pretty important happenings this week. These are 5 things you should know are happening, that are coming up on the horizon, or just interesting news about Detroit. Canada Picks Up The Rest Of The Tab On Building New Bridge Across Detroit River (CBC) With this, it’s almost assured construction will start shortly. $630 Million was dedicated by the Canadian government in their budget to secure property and get started. Can...
One of the biggest names in Detroit, not to mention the larger development and home loan business, is now in the internet business. Today, via Twitter, Dan Gilbert announced Rocket Fiber. Yesterday, we reported that Quicken Loans had a job posting that pointed toward building a fiber internet service, as well as put together a few clues around what’s been happening. Gilbert, via Twitter, says that in a few weeks that more details will be revealed and that it will be “Fast as Google or faster...
UPDATE: This is now confirmed. The service is called Rocket Fiber. More here. We’ve been hearing rumors from many, many sources for months on this one but were hesitant to post anything until we saw this job posting. After all, it seems at first blush a little pie-in-the-sky: Dan Gilbert getting into the fiber internet game. Now, the puzzle is coming together and it looks like Quicken may launch a fiber optic network in Detroit, and soon. This is a big deal because it is the kind of infrastr...
The word about Detroit is getting out, and events like Live.Work.Detroit hope to get the word out even farther. The invitation is out to college students and recent graduates from around Michigan and beyond to come to this career networking event taking place on Friday, Feb. 27 from 2:00-8:00 p.m. at the Majestic Theater in Detroit. Founded in 2011, Live.Work.Detroit. is an Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) initiative designed to connect Michigan’s college graduates to Detroit j...
Meet Saqib. He’s been handing out roses, along with words from the prophet Mohammed, at Wayne State University to share the real meaning of Islam today. The card attached to the rose in this picture reads as follows: “The best of my community are those who when treated foolishly are tolerant, and when wronged they forgive, and when they are hurt are patient.” Islamaphobia (the fear of Islam) is something that has spread around our country like wildfire. There are a lot of misconceptions ab...
It’s so cold in the D. As we write this, it’s what … less than 5 degrees? There’s a warm-up happening Saturday, but we’re in winter, folks. On the bright side, spring training has started down in Lakeland, Florida which means baseball here in the D is right around the corner. Stay positive, right? Well, here’s the thing. There’s also a bunch of events happening so that if you get cabin crazy, you can shake it off in short order at one of Detroit’s fine establishments. Here are our selections....
Domino’s Pizza, the $8 billion Michigan-based pizza giant, is looking to hire 200 new employees in Metro Detroit. Detroit has been showing strong growth in the Detroit area, and the positions offered include full and part-time delivery drivers. “We are dedicated to this area and are excited about the opportunity to offer additional jobs within the community,” said Ron Asmar, franchise owner of Detroit-area Domino’s. “The growth of the community and success of Domino’s allows us to build on o...
