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Block profile: Historic West Canfield in Midtown

If you want to live on Historic West Canfield, the odds are slim but not impossible. This dense, cobblestone block in Midtown is one of the city's most desirable addresses, known not only for its historical and architectural charms but also its charming and tightly knit community.

Block profile: Service Street in Eastern Market

A corner of Detroit's Eastern Market is home to a block of artists, entrepreneurs, activists and creative thinkers who have claimed the once commercial neighborhood as their own. Service Street is "an amazing street of people who get it," residents say.

Block profile: Parker Street in The Villages of Detroit

Parker Street in West Village is one of Detroit's more sought after addresses. We catch up with its residents to find out what makes this block in The Villages special.

Street Racing Detroit: Alleycats Explore a Rideable City

Detroit's underground cycling scenes don't always get along, but everyone comes together for Alleycats --  races through the city's hub and spokes. For 35 fast miles, a couple hundred cats claw their way through Detroit on two wheels.

Saturday Morning Marketing: Entrepreneurs Use Eastern Market to Grow

Eastern Market is the place to get your fruit and veg, but it's also a breeding ground for foodie entrepreneurs. We talk to three market regulars who have grown their business in no small part because of their Saturday mornings at the market.

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