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Devon’s Detroit: “You Belong to the City”

My social and professional lives frequently mingle and intersect maybe because the city of Detroit has been a part of my life for well … all my life. I was technically born a Detroiter and grew up a suburbanite. Tireman and Schaefer may not be what the quintessential idea of suburban isolation looks like to some but although I could see Detroit from my front porch. Dearborn was very much a suburban paradise growing up. Over the years my curiosity for this city across the street grew and was...

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10 Things White People Like In Detroit

I spent my twenties working and partying in downtown Detroit. This was before Dan Gilbert came to town and made parts of it all fancy-schmancy with “placemaking initiatives” that “leverage the assets.” I’d drink well specials at The Well, talking with my friends about what should be done to get the city out of its current funk while I learned how real life worked and where I might fit in. My days of staying out all night running around the streets of Detroit are over. I’ll let the next gener...

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Colorosity Takes Over The Michigan Science Center On October 24th

The Michigan Science Center is at it again as they prepare for the return of their annual Science Soirée, Colorosity. This all-ages evening event will cater to families, grown-up geeks, and the curiously young at heart, with an array of activities built around the science of color. Enjoy several new exhibits and interactive art and design adventures, including: * Explosions of Color – Eight interactive experiences using a variety of scientific reactions to produce explosions of color * Ill...

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Angels' Night 2015 Is Seeking Volunteers

Fall in Michigan means a lot of things – fancy looking leaves, crisp blue skies, hot apple cider, and of course, Halloween. And while Halloween can be a fun time for families all across metro Detroit, it also presents the potential for some unsafe conditions in the city itself – historically, a dramatic increase in arson activity. Back in the 1980s, hundreds of fires would occur during the three day period, and the span of days earned the nickname “Devils Night.” Recently, fire numbers have...

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Murals In The Market Kicks Off This Weekend

Beginning this Thursday night, Eastern Market will be transformed by the talented hands of a slew of local and national artists. The first ever Murals in the Market festival is a nine-day event that invites 45 local and national artists to create large-scale street art in Eastern Market. The first edition of the highly anticipated festival aims to highlight the role that murals play in revitalizing Detroit, and will help make Eastern Market a must-see destination for both Detroit residents a...

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Things To Do In Detroit: Your City 5 For August 14-16, 2015

What’s up Detroit, we’re back once again with your weekend roundup on the City 5 with Daily Detroit. We’re halfway through the month of August and the days aren’t getting any longer, so let’s get out there and enjoy summer’s twilight month! African World Festival – Friday – Sunday – Charles H. Wright Museum, Detroit Starting Friday afternoon, celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Wright Museum with their African World Festival. This renowned Festival will draw thousands attende...

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How To Travel From Detroit To India In 15-45 Minutes

If a soul-searching journey through India is on your bucket list but out of your budget, then check out India Day 2015, presented by India League of America. On August 15th from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., make the short cruise out to the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi and ignite your senses with the tastes, sounds, and sights of India. This event is packed with all of the beauty of traditional Indian culture. You’ll enjoy food vendors, classically trained Bollywood dancers, clothing and jewelr...

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Things To Do In Detroit: Your City 5 For July 17-19, 2015

Good day to you, Detroit! We’ve got another weekend packed to the gills with good times, so get out there and enjoy these fast moving summer days before they fly south for the winter. Oh – and friends, we’re launching a podcast version of the City 5. Here’s our first trial episode below. Don’t worry, the post is sticking around and it’s here if you scroll on, but we wanted to give you a little sampling of what we’re up to. Pig and Whiskey Festival – Friday-Sunday – Ferndale – Free Admi...

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Things To Do In Detroit: Your City 5 For The Weekend Of July 10-12

Hello again Detroit! Here we are on the cusp of yet another weekend of summer good timing in the city we love, and there is a ton of great stuff going on this weekend in and around the city. With that in mind, don’t forget to check out our events calendar to stay in the loop with everything that’s happening around town. So here we go. It’s your City 5. Concert of Colors – Thursday-Sunday – Midtown, Detroit – Free Admission! If you missed the kick off to this event last weekend, don’t...

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What To Do In Detroit: The City 5 For Independence Day Weekend

Holy hot dogs and highly explosive materials – it’s America’s birthday! And get ready, because this year she’s going all out with some wicked party plans, and we’re sending out the invites. So if you’re sick of hearing your obnoxious and well to do boss brag all week about taking his new Flyboard out on Torch lake this weekend, then we’ve got a few options for you to blow off some steam. Whatever you’re plans, let us heed the words of our forefathers and look ever toward the future…er, at le...