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C'mon down, culinary adventurers: your time is now

Noelle Lothamer Tuesday, April 16, 2013

April not only means baseball is back for another season. It's also the spring version of Detroit Restaurant Week, 10 days of lovely food and drink options at 19 premier locations. Food specialist Noelle Lothamer sets the table.

Detroit, Dining, Food and Drink

Downtown Detroit, Midtown

Gazelles Roam Creative Corridor

Jon Zemke Tuesday, March 05, 2013

In the last few years, there has been a visible influx of creatively based, high growth businesses opening in, moving to or setting up an office in the greater downtown Detroit area. Jon Zemke tracks the exciting progress in this special report.

Detroit, Entrepreneurs, Woodward Avenue

New Center, Downtown Detroit

All together now: Diving deeper into Model D discussion on race

Matthew Lewis Tuesday, March 05, 2013

Race relations top the list of issues that need absolute real talk. There are many who believe Detroit can be a leader in building cooperation and harmony as we rebuild the city. Matthew Lewis reports from a room filled with plenty of believers.

Building Communities, Detroit

Downtown Detroit

UIX people: Leor Barak and Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue

Tunde Wey Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Leor Barak is the driving force behind the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, which has a mission to connect Jews and non-Jews to each other -- and to Detroit. Tunde Wey of UIX has the story.

Building Communities, Detroit, Sense of Place, Social innovation

Downtown Detroit

Downtown lifestyle rising at Broderick Tower

Dennis Archambault Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Jay Hack walks everywhere he needs to go downtown, for food and drink, for religious services, for sporting events - though his business is in the suburbs, where most of his friends remain. Dennis Archambault reports from the tower.

Building Communities, Detroit, Move to Detroit, Woodward Avenue Lifestyle

Downtown Detroit

How we spent our winter vacation

Walter Wasacz Tuesday, January 08, 2013

Some of us traveled, some of us got cozy with a book or two, others ventured downtown to see the glittering, metal 'D" drop on New Year's Eve. Now we're all ready to rock Detroit anew for 2013, says Walter Wasacz.

Arts, Food and Drink, Lifestyle, Nightlife

Hamtramck, Downtown Detroit, Midtown, The Villages

Model D Speaker Series: Open City

Model D staff Tuesday, December 04, 2012

Right on time for the holiday season, join us Monday, Dec. 17, 6 p.m. at Cliff Bell's downtown to hear from Detroit proprietors who are known for their stellar customer rapport and inviting spaces.

Detroit, Entrepreneurs, Small Business, Urban Leadership

Downtown Detroit

From us to you: Our holiday shopping guide

Model D staff Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Hark! 'Tis the season to show your loved ones just how much you care. 'Tis also a great time to show some city love by spending your dollars locally. We came up with a list of some cool retailers where your love will go a long way.

Detroit, Small Business

New Center, Downtown Detroit, Midtown

A city lover�s guide to America�s most underrated city

Jay Walljasper Tuesday, November 06, 2012

Jay Walljasper tours Detroit through the eyes of the revitalization fellows he's profiled and comes back with an up close and personal look at the city.

Architecture, Arts, Detroit, Food and Drink, Lifestyle, Move to Detroit, Nightlife , Social Networking

East Riverfront, Hamtramck, Downtown Detroit, Midtown, Southwest Detroit, Eastern Market, Mexicantown, Lafayette Park

Detroit Revitalization Fellow: Katy Wyerman

Jay Walljasper Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Jay Walljasper introduces us to Katy Wyerman, who combines a planning and economics background in her job at Non-profit NextEnergy, which supports the City of Detroit with implementation of green technologies.

Building Communities, Detroit, Transformational change, Urban Leadership

Downtown Detroit, Midtown

Global Detroit: 'Green Card Stories' brings human touch to immigrant experience

Sarah Szurpicki Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Join Global Detroit to meet authors and immigration attorneys Stephen Yale-Loehr and Laura Danielson at a cocktail event, talk, and book signing this Thursday, 5 - 7 p.m., at the Westin Book-Cadillac.

Detroit, Immigration, Transformational change

Downtown Detroit

Model D Speaker Series: Making Government Work in Detroit

Model D staff Tuesday, October 09, 2012

With the Nov. 6 election right around the corner, let’s gather Oct. 29 at the U-M Detroit Center to talk about how we can make government more effective for all. Seating is limited.

Detroit, Urban Leadership, Woodward Avenue

Downtown Detroit

Detroit's new bicycle economy

Dennis Archambault Tuesday, October 09, 2012

Ideas for a non-motorized future are rolling forward, cycling businesses are forming and improving the quality of life. This looks like another "wow" Detroit enterprise trend gaining traction. Dennis Archambault reports from the fast lane.

Detroit, Development, Entrepreneurs, Green, Sustainability, Tours, Transformational change, Transit

Downtown Detroit, Midtown, Central Woodward-Boston Edison, Corktown

Detroit Restaurant Week: We're giving away $50 gift certificates

Model D staff Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Organizers from Paxahau Productions and Model D are once again combining on a Detroit Restaurant Week promotion that is simply too fine to ignore.

Detroit, Dining, Food and Drink, Nightlife

New Center, East Riverfront, Downtown Detroit, Midtown

Detroit Revitalization Fellows: Fascination with the city

Jay Walljasper Tuesday, September 18, 2012

In our latest installment in a series of stories on a group of scholars, doers and makers in Detroit here to make a difference, Jay Walljasper profiles, well, a bunch of people with a growing attachment to this fascinating place.

Detroit, Wayne State University

Downtown Detroit, Midtown, Corktown

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