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Here are the cheapest (legit) places to park for the Thanksgiving Day festivities

Between America’s Thanksgiving Parade, the Turkey Trot, and the Lions game, parking downtown will be an absolute nightmare this Thanksgiving day. But fear not, because we’ve got a list straight from the city of the cheapest spots to park your rig for the day. Don’t get greedy, though – the cheaper the spot, the more quickly it will be swooped up by patrons. Save yourself the struggle this Holiday by getting downtown early and snagging one of these prime spots before they’re gone. Oh, and don...

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Girls Rock Detroit Inspires A New Generation of Artists

When you consider the deep and rich musical history of Detroit, it’s amazing to think what the next generation of Detroit musicians might contribute to the world. However, with school music and arts programs on the chopping block across the state many young people may never have the chance to pick up an instrument, or realize the value of harnessing the art form as a means of self-expression, or even a career path. One local organization is on a mission to make sure that young women in th...

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MEDC Awards Micro-Grants To 70 Southeast Michigan Small Businesses

Sometimes a little money invested in the right place goes a long way. On Wednesday, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Citizens Bank announced the next round of recipients of their micro-grant program. The $175,000 of grant money will be distributed to Eastern Market and 70 local small business in Southeast Michigan, to help them make the necessary purchases to expand their business or improve efficiency. The funds will be used for a variety of small business needs su...

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Watch The Rise And Fall Of Downtown With A Series Of Maps Starting In 1854

Up until 2011, things weren’t looking too hot for downtown Detroit. Even then, if you look at development now vs. how dense the building used to be, the difference is astonishing. This video uses a series of maps to highlight the fact that the center of the city started out quite dense, like you would expect big cities to be – then through a series of demolitions, reconfigurations, and of course, the decimation the freeways caused – turned into the downtown that although buildings are starting...

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Did You Know That Detroit Has Its Own Rare Gem?

Well, believe it or not, this is real. It’s called Fordite, or Detroit agate. The beautiful “rocks” are actually chunks of old, over sprayed automobile paint that were hardened over time by the large ovens formerly used to cure freshly painted cars. Although Fordite been referred to anthropogenic mineral because it is originated by human activity, minerals by definition are naturally occurring. Whatever your scientific definition, these are still really cool. We’re going to call it a g...

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Detroit Success Story Floyd Frames Out Their Future, Moves Beyond Just Legs

Amid the sea of new business opening around town, it’s hard to say which will stand the test of time and become staples in the community. However, one company that appears to be on the path to sustained success is Floyd – a furniture company born out of the frustration of moving from place to place and constantly leaving behind cheaply-made furniture, only to have to restock new destinations with more of the same. Initially launched on the Kickstarter crowdfunding platform, the company ha...

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Detroit Ranks As Most Dangerous City In The US For Third Straight Year

Some not so good news for our fair city this morning, and a reminder that although there is progress in some areas there is also a lot of work that needs to be done. According to a recent ranking by lawstreemedia.com, for the third year in a row Detroit is number one among the most dangerous cities in the U.S. with a population of more than 200,000. Law Street’s Crime Team uses the FBI’s four major violent crime categories–murders, aggravated assaults, robberies, and forcible rapes–to create...

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Detroit Is About To Get Some Pure Michigan Love

The City of Detroit’s revival has seen plenty of press, but this spring, it secures another vote of confidence, this time from the state level. The much loved Pure Michigan campaigns that highlight the near infinite wonders of the glove, will give a nod to post-bankruptcy Detroit in an effort to shift perceptions of the city from being in transition to a proper tourist destination. A far cry from the typical pure Michigan ads, which focus on the state’s natural beauty, this campaign will sho...

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The Fight For $15 Movement Protests At Detroit McDonald's

On a rainy Tuesday morning, about 200 fast food employees and political activists gathered outside of a McDonalds in support of a national movement to raise the hourly rate of fast food workers to $15 an hour. The nationwide rally is the combined effort of a group called, Fight for $15, who organized similar rallies in 270 cities across the country, marking the largest collective effort of demonstrations since their start three years ago. Leaders of the movement timed the rallies in advance...

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Check Out The New Wayne State vs. Everybody Tee

Unless you’ve been cruising around with blinders on, you’ve no doubt seen the Detroit vs. Everybody T-shirts that have taken over the torsos of many residents in the last year or so. Well, Wayne State University has partnered with Detroit vs. Everybody founder,  Tommey Walker, to create a new line of shirts for the university. In a YouTube video we see Walker spouting phrases like “Wayne State versus Poverty” and “Wayne State versus Violence,” before ultimately revealing his latest creation...

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KIND Celebrates World Kindness Day Nov. 13

When was the last time you did something kind for another person? If you can’t remember, here’s your chance to get out and do something kind. World Kindness Day is Friday, Nov. 13, so start planning your kind acts now. If you want to celebrate this unique day, you won’t be alone, and there may be a KIND reward in it for you. The KIND team in Detroit will partner with students from Webber Elementary School to deliver care packages to the senior citizens at the Boulevard Health Center on Friday....

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Detroit's Spirits Are On The Rise With New Homegrown Rye

Spirits in Detroit are on the rise. Distilled spirits, that is. You might not know that Detroit has a long history making liquor. At its peak, the distillation industry was once second only to the auto industry in Detroit, but faced its demise with the onset of Prohibition in 1917. For all the talk about craft beer in this state as of late, over the last several years Michigan has solidified its reputation as major player in the craft beer industry. In fact, Michigan now ranks sixth in brewe...

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QUICK TIP: Get A Drink In A Billboard This Weekend And Next In Corktown

Detroit’s first-ever walkthrough billboard is also a bar. The billboard is at 2000 Michigan Avenue in Corktown, next to the Gaelic League. Once you’re inside you can try Best Damn Apple Ale, a new beer from Best Damn Brewing Company, as well as a couple other standard beer selections. Detroit is one of only two cities the new beer is being launched in. Local artisans Woodward Throwbacks, Long White Beard, Butter Bean Antiques, and Sit On It Detroit are showcased all weekends. You can also...

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How Would Michigan Fare In A Zombie Apocalypse?

I saw The Walking Dead for the first time since season one this Sunday. Watching in horror as a beloved character (possibly) had his intestines ripped out and ingested by a horde of decrepit zombies, I got to thinking – “If this went down in Detroit, how would I, and the rest of the population, fare in a post virus, zombie ridden world?” Luckily I wasn’t the only one seeking an answer to this morbid yet inevitable question. CareerBuilder with the help of Economic Modeling Specialists Intl. (...

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WATCH: "Detroit" Game Trailer Shows Off A Futuristic Detroit Packed With People And Androids

The detail on this is pretty impressive, from the Guardian Building to the Spirit of Detroit, and much more.  Announced today at Sony’s Paris Games Week news conference today, the next installment  from Heavy Rain and Beyond: Two Souls developer Quantic Dream is called Detroit.  Detroit: Become Human looks at what happens when Kara, a highly functioning android, leaves her factory and explores a life she wasn’t designed for. At least this modern Detroit has what looks like to be at first blu...

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RecoveryPark Leverages Urban Agriculture To Combat Blight And Change Lives

One of the most common and persistent narratives heard in Detroit’s revitalization efforts, is the focus on the Downtown Business District, Midtown, and the soon to be District area near Cass park, has turned a blind eye to the significant challenges of the surrounding neighborhoods. However, it seems that the powers that be are beginning to look beyond those borders and into the neighborhoods. On Monday, Mayor Mike Duggan and Councilwoman Mary Sheffield joined with RecoveryPark CEO Gary Woz...

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WATCH: Beautiful Footage Of Belle Isle From Above

Detroit has seen its fair share of drone stardom during the last few years, and it’s not over yet. Check out this short video that focuses on Detroit’s one of a kind gem, Belle Isle State Park, which has seen significant development throughout the last several years. With help from the Belle Isle Conservancy, The State of Michigan, and lots of volunteer hours,  the beautification  efforts are helping to restore the island to it’s once immaculate condition, as well as amplifying it’s reputati...

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6th Annual Echo Fest Returns to the Loving Touch

If the recent seasonal transitions have you feeling a twinge out of sorts, then we’re right there with you. The rapid move from Summer to Fall to Winter is enough to make one feel akin to Alice falling down the rabbit hole. The solution? Fully embrace this psychedelic-esque experience by checking out the Detroit psych-rockers Sisters of Your Sunshine Vapor’s 6th annual ECHO Fest on November 21st. Beginning at 6pm at the Loving Touch, located at 22634 Woodward Ave in Ferndale, this 18 and up...