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There Aren't Two Detroits. But There Are Two Metro Detroits.

Over the past few years we’ve noticed that there is a severe cultural disconnect in metro Detroit. Before you say “oh, another city vs. suburbs rant!” let’s be clear: It’s way more complicated than just city vs. suburb. Or black vs. white. This cultural divide doesn’t respect city boundaries. Sure, there’s a geographic element to it, but it’s also tied to family and life experiences. We live in silos. We have a lack of shared experiences and empathy. You could live in, say, Harrison Townsh...

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41 Ways To #ShopSmall This Small Business Saturday Around Metro Detroit

I’m personally not a fan of shopping on Black Friday. Sure there are some O.K. sales, but I don’t really like crowds. That is why I love shopping on Small Business Saturday. There are also more benefits to shopping small, like keeping your money in the community. While this list is focused on stores and boutiques don’t forget all of the restaurants and other service driven small businesses that are also participating in Small Business Saturday. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #shopsmall th...

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Your Networking 5 For The Week Of November 14-20

It’s that time again for your weekly Networking 5. Get those business cards ready to be passed out to all of those new contacts you’re about to make. Ties Like Me Professional Networking Bring a friend and your business cards to the Ties Like Me Networking event on Wednesday at the Overdrive Lounge inside the Motor City Casino. Ties Like Me is the only LGBT community networking group that meets monthly around metro Detroit. When: Wednesday, November 15 from 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Where...

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Here’s Your Metro Detroit Networking 5 For The Week Of November 7-13

Hello all of you movers and shakers. Welcome to your weekly Networking 5. All of these events offer you an opportunity to make connections with new people. Network After Work Detroit at 5th Avenue If you are looking for a networking event that has a wide demographic of industries then this event might be for you. Network After Work will be having an event at 5th Avenue in downtown Royal Oak on Wednesday, November 8. Tickets for this event are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. You can...

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9 Local Places To Find Fresh Turkeys For Thanksgiving In Metro Detroit

We are in full Thanksgiving mode now that we are a week into November. For most people turkey is the main dish for the annual Thanksgiving dinner. Of course you can always pick up a frozen turkey at a big box store, but if you are looking for a fresh turkey we’ve got you covered. Here are nine local turkey farms or poultry shops that you can pick up your fresh fowl. I called around for you to get up to date prices and information for 2017, but of course, your mileage may vary. Just a wor...

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27 Ways To Make Fall Awesome On $5 In Metro Detroit This Year

These last few weeks of summer have been pretty mild, and it has got me thinking about fall. While Autumn doesn’t officially start until September 22, I am already thinking ahead to those cool brisk days. Here’s a bonus — Getting out and enjoying metro Detroit doesn’t have to cost a ton of money. I tried to keep most of the 27 things right around $5 per person. 1. Grab some hot apple cider and donuts from one of the many orchards and cider mills If you haven’t checked out our list of...

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Amazon Should Be A Wake-up Call To Metro Detroit To Think Bigger

All the Mayor’s horses and all of Dan Gilbert’s men are looking to put together a deal together with Amazon. After all, the prospect of 50,000 jobs — with well-paying salaries — and a $5 billion total investment has the entire nation talking about where the online retail Goliath will build its second headquarters. Beyond the breathless headlines that will get shared ad nauseum on Facebook, we should take this as an opportunity to look at our region in the mirror and ask ourselves how we coul...

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Metro Detroit Unemployment Rate Sees Largest Drop In U.S., Now Lower Than Boston, L.A. And New York

Here’s some positive economic news for the Detroit region. The Detroit metro area saw a 2% drop in the unemployment rate from this time last year. That’s the largest drop in any metro area in the United States larger than one million people, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). In June of 2016, the rate for the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn statistical area that covers the region was 5.7% and in June of 2017, it was 3.7%. “Forty-three large areas had over-the-year unemployment rate...

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Topgolf Submits Plans For Auburn Hills Location Near Great Lakes Crossing

The driving range and entertainment chain Topgolf is looking to build a 65,000 square foot location near Great Lakes Crossing in Auburn Hills. According the Auburn Hills Development blog that’s maintained by the development department staff of the city, the location will be on 16 acres between I-75 and Great Lakes Crossing Drive, and west of Joslyn Road. The development will feature 102 climate-controlled hitting bays that can host up to six players at one time, food, drinks, and other ga...

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In Metro Detroit We Build And Design New Cars, But We Can't Afford Them

Detroit is still in many ways the home of the American auto industry. But a new report out by Bankrate.com shows that Metro Detroit is second to last when it comes to being able to actually afford those cars, compared to our incomes. Metro Detroit ranked 24 out of 25 regions across the nation when it comes to being able to afford a new car, according to a new affordability survey. Bankrate used the “20/4/10” rule as their guide. They say you should aim to put down at least 20 percent of a ve...

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Metro Detroit Unemployment Rate Drops To 4%

Up here at the Mackinac Policy Conference, business and political leaders may cheer the news that new data released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the unemployment rate for Metro Detroit dropped to 4 percent in April. This is in line with the national trend, where non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rates were lower in April than a year earlier in 322 of the 388 metropolitan areas. The Detroit-Warren-Dearborn area saw a drop from 4.6 percent to 4 percent year over year f...

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Local Comic Shop Day Is Saturday! Here Are 9 Stores Celebrating It In Metro Detroit

Saturday, November 19 is Local Comic Book Store Day around the country. We thought we would give you a round up of the nine comic book stores in Metro Detroit that will be participating in the event. Each store has a different plan for how they will be celebrating. There will be 28 items being released on Saturday. Not every store will get the same items, so if you’re looking for something specific I suggest checking out each store. Some have the items they will be receiving listed. Also s...

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Two Major Metro Area Roads Going Down To One Lane This Weekend

It’s summer, so the constant churn of road construction is part of the Michigan experience. There’s a pair of one-lane situations you should know about for your weekend travels. Northbound I-75 at I-696  In our inboxes this morning word that Northbound I-75 will be going down to one lane between I-696 and 12 Mile near the Royal Oak and Madison Heights border. Although that isn’t a huge distance, any time you take the freeway down to one lane there’s the large potential for traffic delays....

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VIDEO: Utica's new pro baseball team set to reveal team names, builds stadium

On Monday, Andy Appleby, owner of the United Shore Professional Baseball League through his company, General Sports and Entertainment, will reveal the names of the league’s first three teams, as well as their logos and mascots. Monikers in the running include: 59’s, Beavers, Blue Collars, Diamond Hoppers, Fizz, Mud Pups, Rally Caps, River Rats, Screeching Cicadas, Stags, Steelheads and Unicorns. Monday’s announcement will take place at Utica’s Eppler Junior High School, located next to the i...

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The Greatest Bacon Celebration Of The Year Is Happening In Royal Oak This Thursday

There is only one thing more American than apple pie, and that, my friends, is the reigning king of cured meats, the undisputed breakfast behemoth. That’s right, I’m talking about BACON. This Thursday night, September 17,  you can enjoy a very special celebration of the savory pork sensation at the Bacon Bash event at the Royal Oak Farmer’s Market. From 7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. you can enjoy bacon prepared in more ways than Bubba could cook shrimp. You’ll find an array of great foods cover...

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This Detroit Suburban Zip Code Is One Of The 10 Most Desirable In The Country

We’d love to hear your thoughts on this one, Metro Detroiters. You may not have long to wait before you receive a few offers if you’re looking to sell your house in Novi, Michigan. In fact, you may even find that you’ve sold your home in record time. According to Realtor.com’s Combined Hotness Index for the first half of 2015, the ZIP code in Novi, MI (48375), ranks the fifth hottest in the nation. Here’s what they Realtor.com had to say: [quote_box_center]Novi is near the General Motors T...

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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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WATCH: World Record For Biggest Hot Wheels Loop Broken

If this post doesn’t betray our severe nerd tendencies, we don’t know what will. Over the weekend at Maker Faire Detroit, an event that went down at The Henry Ford in Dearborn, a world record was shattered. Maybe not the most important world record, but one that reminds us all of our childhoods. Well, for those of us who loved to play with Hot Wheels, that is. There’s a lot to making a Hot Wheels loop go. As a kid buying toys from the store that used to exist on Griswold and State, I’d bri...