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

Amy Kuras Tuesday, August 21, 2012
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

Tom Murray Tuesday, July 17, 2012
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

Jon Zemke Tuesday, May 22, 2012
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 Tuesday, January 17, 2012
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

Vince Keenan Tuesday, November 01, 2011
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.

Where the auction is: Q&A with surreal estate innovator Jerry Paffendorf

Jon Zemke Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Jerry Paffendorf is an idea man. Not the typical idea man with grand ambitions and little execution who thinks his ideas would be great for other people. Paffendorf actually turns his dreams into reality. Jon Zemke asks all the right questions.

Adventures close to home: Kicks just keep getting easier to find

J. Anton Blatz Tuesday, June 07, 2011
The Detroit City Futbol League rocked into our world last spring and summer by bringing neighborhoods together for some healthy competition and good times. Season two is underway after a swinging opening party at the Old Miami, where J. Anton Blatz found his latest adventure.

Raising city kids: Model D Speaker Series in review

Ashley Woods Tuesday, March 01, 2011
This month's event at the Boll Family YMCA downtown was a big hit. Buzz editor Ashley Woods was there with a packed house to take it all in.  

How we all benefit from film incentives: An industry insider weighs in

Dave Krieger Tuesday, March 01, 2011
Former Model D managing photographer Dave Krieger has been busy working on one film set after another the past few years. He makes an appeal to the governor and the state legislature to keep the lights, cameras and action rolling.

Model D Speaker Series: Raising City Kids

Model D staff Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Detroit is a city of families. With over 80,000 students enrolled in DPS, and many more in private and charter schools, lots of kids (and their parents) live here, too. Come to this event, see what the D has to offer you.

Adventures close to home: Snowpocalypse now?

J. Anton Blatz Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Creative wintering in Detroit can be fun, writes our pseudonymous cultural reporter J. Anton Blatz, especially if an urban ski crawl and beer-drinking afterglow is in the cards. Let it thundersnow, we say, let it thundersnow.

Getting away with it: Beehive Recordings takes DIY music buzz to next level

Chris Handyside Tuesday, February 08, 2011
Say hello again to do-it-yourself media specialist Chris Handyside, who returns to Model D with a new series on the Detroit independent arts and culture scene. Welcome back, rocker.

Model D TV: Detroit City Futbol League takes neighborhood pride to the soccer field

Terry Parris Jr. Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Which neighborhood will reign supreme in the inaugural Detroit City Futbol League championship, the Copa Detroit? We find out this Saturday, July 31, on Belle Isle. Find out more about the league in this week's Model D TV video. Vuvuzelas optional.

jessica Care moore: A Detroit poet, publisher, artist, star

Rhonda Welsh Tuesday, July 13, 2010
jessica Care moore is a legend on the poetry scene in Detroit and beyond. The publisher is also a mentor to up-and-comers -- especially women -- finding ways to give back and bring up the next generation of Detroit artists.

jessica Care moore: A Detroit poet, publisher, artist, star

Rhonda Welsh Tuesday, July 13, 2010
jessica Care moore is a legend on the poetry scene in Detroit and beyond. The publisher is also a mentor to up-and-comers -- especially women -- finding ways to give back and bring up the next generation of Detroit artists.
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