After 17 hours, 52 revolutions, and 150 miles, Model D contributor Aaron Mondry learned a few things about himself, the people of Detroit, and Michigan's longest municipal rail system.
In just a decade, Detroit has grown from a city lacking non-motorized transportation options to one with a growing infrastructure for cycling and walking and a nascent bike culture.
Six months ago, it would have been nearly impossible to watch improv comedy in the city of Detroit. Now, the problem for fans of improv is choosing which shows to attend.
As downtown Detroit's office space attracts growing companies with lifestyle amenities, can suburban communities keep up?
In a city that has experienced a decades-long decline in manufacturing jobs, a class of specialized laborer and craftsperson -- the so-called "maker" -- has seen a modest revival.
Dutch Girl Donuts, located on Woodward Avenue just south of 7 Mile Road, has proven a rare constant in a changing city. The shop has been serving up fresh donuts at fair prices since 1947, and it has no plans on changing.
For 120 years, officers of the Detroit Mounted Police Division have patrolled neighborhoods throughout the city, interacting with citizens and building positive relationships between the community and the police department.
It's a matter of debate as to whether Detroit is ready for a public monument to RoboCop, but we can all agree that the city needs "RoboCop! The Musical," which begins a nine show run at the City Theatre on Feb. 19.
As Detroit restaurants become more dedicated to sourcing locally and Detroit farmers work harder to meet demand, the locavore's dining options are expanding.
Some Detroit developers are finding opportunity -- and potential profits -- in the adaptive reuse of shuttered schools.
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