Sole Man
He's the mystery man on a downtown block of Michigan Ave., where he's operated a shoe repair shop since 1994. Meet the business owner who calls himself Mr. Tip Toe.
Kelli B. Kavanaugh's Latest Articles
Meditations on Green
The monks of Hamtramck's Zen Center are embracing sustainable building practices. And you can, too.
Take Me to the River
Families out for an evening stroll, cyclists biking at the crack of dawn. Detroit's RiverWalk is open and ready for pedestrian traffic. Kelli Kavanaugh takes us on a tour of the city's newest hot spot.
Model D-troiters: The Women of Innergy
Inseparable friends Keli Hearon and Aida Brown had the vision to put the first day spa downtown. Their brainchild, Innergy, has become an oasis in a Bricktown brownstone.
Blarney Beyond the Beer
There's more to St. Pat's in Detroit than lukewarm kegs of green beer. Find out how to do it right as Corktown and other areas prepare for their annual celebrations.
Model D-troiter: Pablo Davis
He charmed artist Frida Kahlo and rubbed elbows with actresses and dignitaries. At 90 and still charming as ever, Detroit's Pablo Davis remains an activist, artist and great story teller.
Grease Lightning
Josh Piggot wanted to lessen his fossil fuel usage. So he took matters into his own hands and converted his vehicle to run on used vegetable grease. Sounds simple? Well, it actually was.
Model D-troiter: Marvelous Persell
Have you ever met a Marvelous? If not, you’ve never been to the Apex Bar on Oakland Avenue, where Ms. Marvelous Persell runs the show.
Eat Em Up
Sure this place is reeling with Tiger fever and the bandwagon's never been more full, but if a baseball team can get people seeing the city differently, bring it on.
Plant Power
Innovative Detroiters are using fields of flowers and native plants to help turn brownfields into greenfields.
