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Open air spring evening at Corktown's Mercury Bar - Photo Marvin Shaouni
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Woodbridge

Woodbridge
Woodbridge

As arguably the finest surviving street car suburb of turn of the century Detroit, Woodbridge sits solidly on the near-West Side. A few minutes from Downtown, New Center and Midtown, Woodbridge is primarily a residential neighborhood with many large historic homes, the area is also home to a growing number of art institutions — including the Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit, 4731 Gallery and 555.

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Woodbridge Features

Part of the solution: ACLU interns talk about need for justice for all in Detroit

Law students from Brooklyn, Harvard, Virginia and Michigan schools get valuable training in a variety of civil rights issues at the Detroit office of the ACLU. They also get to know the city while they're here. Amy Kuras reports.

May the Schwartz be with you

Celebrated animator Gary Schwartz, an Oscar-nominated filmmaker now living in Woodbridge, is one animated fellow. Tom Murray caught up with him before Schwartz left for London, where his work will be featured at the 2012 Paralympics Games in August.

Going outside the box to improve quality of life

Public safety initiatives have been helping decrease crime numbers in greater downtown since 2009. New strategies are gaining buy-in by stakeholders in more Detroit neighborhoods. Jon Zemke reports from up the street in Woodbridge.

SimmerD: Local food scene looking back, going forward

Noelle Lothamer spent the balance of 2011 discovering new food and drink businesses in Detroit--and enjoying every morsel. Here is her recap of a great culinary year along with a few sneak previews of more good times to come.

Vote Today: Revise Detroit City Charter, say 'Yes' to Proposal C

The two-year charter revision process has been one of the most open and transparent efforts Detroit has ever seen, writes Vince Keenan. Now it's time to cast your vote on Proposal C.
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