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Speak Your Mind At The Truth Booth July 31-Aug 13

Have an opinion that you’re scared to speak? Do you see something happening in your community that you’d like to address without fear of judgment? The Truth Booth is a great place to do just that. The free public event is hosted by the Cause Collective and will be in different locations around Metro Detroit from July 31 through August 13. The Truth Booth is a giant inflatable sculpture in the shape of a cartoon speech bubble with the word “Truth” printed on the side. Inside the speech bubble...

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Ruin Porn? Maybe In Europe, But Not In The 313

As a Black person, and lifelong Detroit resident my understanding of the world is heavily influenced by race and process. This relates to the concept, term, and idea of ‘Ruin Porn.’ I first heard the term used in a discussion 4 years ago. I was sharing ideas about my soon to be released album ‘If Detroit were Heaven,’ and conceptually how I saw photography being coupled with the music to provide a better understanding of the album’s premise. As the art student from Center for Creative Studies...

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8,000 Detroit Youth Will Get Summer Jobs Through GDYT, Up From Last Year

This summer, there will be plenty of fresh, young faces around town, thanks to the Grow Detroit’s Young Talent Program (GDYT). For six weeks this summer, youths 14 to 24 years of age will receive work experiences that will provide them invaluable training, on-the-job experience, professional contacts, and a potential career path. “A summer job can make all the difference in the life of one of our youths,” Mayor Mike Duggan said. “It provides skills, experience and confidence, and it prepares t...

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The Other Detroit River Tunnel No One’s Told You About

How many Detroit River tunnels connect Detroit and Canada? If you said one, you’re wrong. In addition to the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel, there’s the Michigan Central Railway Tunnel, the lesser-known of the two. However, the Michigan Central Railway Tunnel is the older tunnel, and it handles freight train traffic. Construction on the Michigan Central Railway Tunnel began in October 1906, and the tunnel opened for trains in July 1910, 20 years before the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel opened. Both tunne...

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Murals in the Market Returns This September

Mark your calendars. Murals in the Market will return to Detroit’s Historic Eastern Market September 15-24. More than 50 local and international muralists will be painting live throughout the district during the event. Last year, it was a visual feast. Here’s a gallery of 18 of the murals that were just amazing. This year, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and Eastern Market Corporation are presenting sponsors of Murals in the Market. Tyree Guyton, a local Detroit artist and creator...

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A Piece Of Detroit's History From The 1870s Burned Last Weekend

Over the Fourth of July weekend, a piece of Detroit history burned. A piece that a dedicated group of neighbors was trying to save. On the evening of Sunday, July 3 the Nortown Community Development Corporation got a call that there was a fire at the Philetus W. Norris House at 17815 Mount Elliot in Detroit. It was heartbreaking for the group, as years of hard work and passion went up in flames for the people who were involved with trying to renovate historic the house. “I’m heartbroken, and...

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Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit For The Week Of July 8-10

Now that the 4th of July has come you might think that things have gotten a bit quiet around Detroit. Well, we’re here to say – not so fast. There is still plenty of things to do around Detroit party city. Magical Realism of Whitney Snow – Scarab Club On Friday June 8 the Scarab Club will have an opening reception for the Whitney Snow exhibition. This is the first solo show of Snow’s work since he passed away in 2006. Snow’s work is a commentary on life in America, consumerism, and family l...

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Group Led By Gilbert In Final Round To Buy Yahoo

He won an NBA championship with his Cleveland Cavaliers, but can he also win a directionless internet company that some say has seen better days? Recode.net is reporting: Gilbert, who is fresh off a big win after his Cleveland Cavaliers bested the Golden State Warriors in the NBA finals, has the financial backing of Warren Buffett. The effort by Verizon, the telecom giant that has long been considered the front-runner for Yahoo, is being led by AOL head Tim Armstrong. Those bids and oth...

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Local Internet Provider Rocket Fiber Expands Outside of Central Business District

Rocket Fiber, a local Gigabit Internet provider that offers customers internet speeds up to 1,000 times faster than the average residential connection, has finally expanded outside of the Central Business District of downtown and into more of what’s known as “Greater Downtown.” The Midtown, Brush Park, and New Center neighborhoods now have access to Rocket Fiber, according to this blog post by Rocket Fiber. Rocket Fiber launched Gigabit Internet in January. At the time of the launch, there w...

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Rethink High School With the XQ Super School Bus July 7-9

If you’re of the opinion that American schools must adapt to the modern age we live in, you’re not alone. What’s more, you can find out just how schools can do that with XQ: The Super School Project. July 7-9, the XQ Super School Bus will be in Detroit July 7-9. The Super School Project was created by Russlynn Ali, former assistant secretary of civil rights at the U.S. Department of Education, and Laurene Powell Jobs, president of Emerson Collective. From their experience in the field of educa...

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Proposed Third And Grand Project In New Center To Have Public Hearing July 14

The same developer – Peter Cummings – that brought in the Whole Foods to the Midtown neighborhood also has his hands in a few other projects. One of those is Third and Grand – at, well, the intersection of Third Avenue and West Grand Boulevard. Here’s a rundown on the vitals of the project, announced initially in February and aiming for a groundbreaking later this year with completion in 2018. * Close to the new Q-Line * 231 apartment building * 73% studios at 500 square feet or on...

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The Motor City Is Looking At Kicking Cars Off Two Major Roads For Two Days Of Street Fun

We might be in the middle of summer right now, but there are already things to put in your calendar for this fall. The number one thing on the list is Open Streets Detroit. The Downtown Detroit Partnership and DTE Energy Foundation are working together to bring the international event to Detroit. Open Streets Detroit will close Michigan Avenue from downtown to approximately the Michigan Central Station and a portion of West Vernor Highway in Southwest Detroit to all motorized vehicles. In th...

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Nike Offering $5,000 Community Grant In Detroit, Applications Due July 15

Part of what’s different than a regular retail store about the recently opened Nike store in Detroit is that it’s a “Community Store,” and we’re starting to see exactly what that means. Detroit was the first of six Community Stores across the country to launch Nike Community Impact Fund (NCIF) grants for local organizations that give youth early, positive experiences in sport and physical activity and strengthen communities. In total, $40,000 in annual grants of $5,000 each are being offered...

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In The Motor City New Cars Are The Least Affordable, Says Survey

This is the Motor City. Of course, we’re home to lots of cars, right? We, after all, put the nation on wheels? Well, sure. But can Detroiters actually afford those cars anymore? A recent survey by Bankrate.com puts the city of Detroit at the bottom of the nation for being able to afford a new car. The lower a city appears on the list, the more difficult it would be for the typical car buyer to come up with the money for what Kelley Blue Book said was the average price for a new car or light...

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Paradise Valley Cultural And Entertainment District Is Getting A $52 Million Facelift

Things are going to look a little different in the Paradise Valley and Entertainment District. The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) approved a plan to redevelop nine properties in a historically significant pocket of downtown with a $52.4 million investment in new construction and renovations. The project includes the simultaneous redevelopment of five existing buildings and four surface lots. It will feature commercial and retail space, residential units, restaurants, entertainment venues...

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Two Detroit Area Nonprofits Receive Nissan Inclusivity Grant

In case you missed it, the Detroit region is the least diverse in the nation. However, there are nonprofits trying to change that, and their had work has been recognized in the form of a grant. The Nissan Foundation has announced the recipients of its grant to help foster culturally diverse communities. The foundation looks for innovative programs that break down societal barriers and build inclusive communities through education and outreach. This year, the foundation reviewed 33 proposals fr...

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Detroit Police Department To Get New 8th Precinct Building

The Detroit Police Department is shifting its focus from larger police patrol districts to smaller neighborhood precincts, with the help of a new building. Police Chief James E. Craig, Mayor Mike Duggan, and community representatives broke ground on the Detroit Police Department’s new 8th Precinct Station, to be built at 21555 West McNichols Road near Grand River. The $7.3 million facility will house 126 department members and is expected to open this time next year. Jenkins Construction, a De...

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The Stonehouse Bar Is Not Dead: Will Reopen July 8

A blog post by bar historian Mickey Lyons, “Requiem for a (biker’s) Dream” outlining the unceremonious end of the storied Stonehouse Bar has an update, an update that will add cheer to the fans of Detroit dive bars. The now updated post on Prohibition Detroit outlines not only that the Stonehouse Bar, one of Detroit’s oldest, is reopening July 8 after clearing up some licensing issues, but there is also going to be quite the party to celebrate the occasion and some new additions: The grievin...