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Project To Answer Food Safety Questions In Detroit’s Urban Gardens

The rise of urban gardens in historically industrial city may be a shock to many, but they’re happening, and big time.  These gardens provide free or at least inexpensive food that is healthy and sustainable as well as educate children and other community members about food production and rehabilitating the local ecosystem. Along with these benefits questions also have come up. Is there a risk of contamination when growing gardens in cities, especially historically industrial ones like Detro...

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WATCH: What Do People In Chicago Really Think About Detroit?

Chicago and Detroit have a unique relationship. We are similar in many ways, and in others, we are definitely not. And in some areas, like sports, we’re bitter rivals. Both cities lost something near a million people since the 1950’s. That said, Chicago still has 2.6 million people as of 2010 where Detroit’s was down to just north of 700,000 (and now, even less). Whereas since 2010 Detroit’s population has continued to drop, the city of Chicago has actually grown. Detroit’s 139 square miles is...

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Detroit Police Issue Warrant For The Arrest Of Artist Shepard Fairey

Earlier, we reported how it looked like Shepard Fairey was leaving his mark on more than just buildings Dan Gilbert owns. Now, Detroit Police have issued a warrant for the arrest of the Los Angeles-based artist. Detroit as of late has become a “mecca” for street artists, even to the point there’s a small tourist market for artists looking for walls to do their work on, as well as street taggers and others. However, this may send a clear message they’re not welcome in the city. A warrant seek...

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WATCH: Detroit's Awesome Fireworks Show From A Drone High In The Sky

If you missed the Detroit River fireworks yesterday then you’re in luck. Local video/photography agency Green Sky Creative captured the larger than life display of human potential from the best seat in the house – a drone soaring high above the skyline, filming the whole thing in stunning high definition. It’s a different look than other years as more of the city is visible as the start time was an hour earlier than usual. This spectacular video will make even the most unpatriotic citizen weep...

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Want To Meet Some Of The Young Innovators And Doers Of Detroit? Check Out Professional's Night Out

There are a lot of interesting people attracted to Detroit lately. But how do you meet these kind of people and form a connection with them? Kicking off its inaugural year, Professional’s Night Out (PNO) will provide a semi-formal networking and dining experience for the entrepreneur, the working professional, the creative, and the foodie. A first of its kind, 3-part indoor and outdoor event, PNO will exclusively bring achievers from across Detroit together for the dual purpose of connecting...

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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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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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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...

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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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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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7-Eleven Rolls Out New Faygo Rock & Rye Slurpee At 300 Stores

There’s nothing quite like a Slurpee fix. 7-Eleven, Inc. has debuted the Faygo Rock & Rye Slurpee, the second Slurpee flavor inspired by Faygo Beverages. Rock & Rye joins the Faygo Redpop Slurpee, which debuted in March. If you’re itching to try this new flavor, you can find it at over 300 7-Eleven locations across Michigan and Ohio this month. “Thanks to the outpouring of suggestions from Faygo fans and our partners at 7-Eleven, Rock & Rye just got a lot cooler,” said Al Chittaro, executi...

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You're Going To Need An Inhaler For This Weekend Festival

That’s right, folks, Chill on the Hill is back at Freedom Hill September 12-13, with the one and only Weezer set to headline the bill. If that shot of nostalgia isn’t enough to draw you in, the impressive lineup will also include hometown heroes Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr., Cold War Kids, Coheed and Cambria, Cage the Elephant, and many more. You can view the full line up here. Pre-sale tickets are available here and are available through this Friday at 9:50 p.m. Starting at around $30, this is a...