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Model D FAQ: A little more about us

It's Model D's 5th birthday, and in between mouthfuls of birthday cake, we thought we'd take a minute to answer a few questions people ask us about this online magazine of ours. We know some of how/what we do is a mystery to some people, so here are a few answers.

Detroit Opera House brings younger voices to chorus of city arts supporters

So what Puccini is not on your iPod, the Michigan Opera Theatre has a place for you. Events like BravoBravo! and the young professionals group C4 aim to get more younger people through the Detroit Opera House doors, and into the city's arts scene.

Documentary director takes Detroit’s story ‘Beyond the Motor City’

Director Aaron Woolf made a documentary on Detroit and transit, only through his lens, this isn't merely a Detroit story. It's a story about laying the foundation for a new national economy, and we're the stars.

Made in Midtown: Traffic Jam & Snug’s cheese stands alone

When 3,000 gallons of milk enter the kitchen at the corner of Canfield and Second, something magical happens. With a mix of science, art, and TLC, Traffic Jam & Snug makes amazing raw milk, artisinal cheeses. We got to watch, learn and taste.

Coming this weekend: Colin Hubbell Memorial Fundraiser

The Majestic will overflow with bowling, music, food, and more good times Sunday, March 28, in support of the Colin Hubbell Fund, founded to carry on the legacy of the late developer and champion of Detroit.

Interview with the insect: BEE Green buzzes through Detroit

Detroit's most celebrated insect mascot -- BEE Green of Recycle Here! -- talks with us about why the bug has been buzzing around the city's schools.

Model D TV: Detroit Declaration pushes for change

The Detroit Declaration is a viral hit. More than 1,000 people have signed on to the movement in just a few days. Watch the video and learn about it.

Model D’s greatest hits: All the Detroit goodness of 2009

The big Detroit media stories may be all Kwame and cars, but we've got our minds on other things as the year winds down. Here are our favorite words and images of 2009.

Act now: Detroit’s winter won’t last forever (really, it won’t)

Even though winter lasts about 13 months in Michigan, give or take a few, some of the best things in Detroit this winter are only around for a short time. Here are some not to miss.

Reflecting Detroit in the (new) media: Speaker series follow up and download

Panelists at our Speaker Series event last week urged Detroiters to tell their own stories. Here's a recap, or download the MP3 and listen to the discussion for yourself.

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