3+13 Ways to Celebrate 313 Day in Detroit
March 13th — known locally as 313 Day — is Detroit’s unofficial holiday celebrating the city’s area code, culture, and community pride.
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Electric, remote-controlled robot to begin removing litter from Belle Isle Beach in pilot program
"This partnership exemplifies our commitment to leveraging technology and collaboration to address environmental challenges," says Tim Slusser, Chief of the Office of Mobility Innovation at the City of Detroit. "By harnessing the power of BeBot, we are taking proactive steps to combat litter pollution and preserve the beauty of Belle Isle for generations to come."
Coffee shop by day, speakeasy by night: Cred Cafè celebrates opening in Rivertown district
“Our story is one of passion, commitment and a genuine desire to contribute to Detroit's growth,” says Cred Cafè president and CEO Sylvia Crawford. “We started with a dream and transformed a vacant, blighted building into a multifaceted space that reflects the spirit of our community.”
Partner Partner Content This riverfront Detroit market became a reality thanks to an innovative community investment program
Detroit's new neighborhood-style Meijer grocery got off the ground with the help of a special initiative aimed at encouraging economic development in low-to-moderate income communities.
Owl Prowls: Connecting Metro Detroiters with the incredible nighttime birdlife around them
On a recent field trip with the Detroit Audubon, bundled up in 30-degree darkness, reporter Sarah Williams discovered why birding novices are flocking to learn more about Michigan’s 11 owl species. See for yourself.
New public art projects, streetscape improvements coming to east riverfront
"This important work will promote walkability, create a sense of place and establish wonderful amenities for residents, all Detroiters and visitors in the Rivertown neighborhood and the Detroit Riverwalk," says Jefferson East, Inc.’s CEO Josh Elling.
New grant to help homeowners clean up basement flood damage
“As flooding events become even more frequent, further shining a light on Detroit’s outdated infrastructure, it’s extremely important that we continue to work with our partners in the event of another overwhelming rainfall,” says JEI CEO Josh Elling.
Mobile museum sees Black history on the move in Michigan
Detroit-born Khalid el-Hakim’s mobile museum has evolved into one of the biggest collections of African American history and artifacts in the country. Now the pioneer in Black Museum Studies is touring Michigan, from Bloomfield Hills to Beaver Island.
Newly renamed Dennis Archer Greenway will help connect East Side Detroiters with the Riverwalk
This Detroit greenway is opening up greater access to the riverfront and the city's nonmotorized network.
The DNR turns 100 this year. Here’s how it’s shaped Southeast Michigan’s natural areas.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has created, managed, or otherwise supported numerous natural areas in Southeast Michigan over the past century. Here's a look back at the agency's role in the region, and where it may be headed next.
