Detroit installs hidden cameras around city to catch illegal dumpers
The city has responded to complaints about illegal dumping with a new initiative to catch these criminals by using over a dozen hidden cameras at popular dumping sites.
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City of Detroit sends message to speculators, issues 700 lawsuits
According to a Crain's Detroit Business article, the city of Detroit will be filing 700 lawsuits against negligent speculators.
Ponyride becomes first Detroit coworking space to offer on-site childcare
Detroit Mama Hub, a support organization for new and expectant mothers, is teaming up with business incubator Ponyride to offer Detroit's first coworking with childcare.
With big push from city gov’t, protected bike lanes spread across Detroit
The city of Detroit is clearly committed to increasing bike access and infrastructure. Whether it's accumulating land for the Inner Circle Greenway, support for bike share MoGo, or now, increasing the amount of protected bike lanes.
Accelerate Michigan pitch competition once again to award over $1M in prizes
The competition is seeking applicants from "high-growth, high-tech," early stage Michigan companies. The grand prize winner receives $500,000.
September in Detroit means Design: 2017 Detroit Design Festival kicks off
In Detroit, you might as well call September "Design Month." Thanks to the efforts of Detroit Creative Corridor Center, a variety of design-themed events have been planned for the month as part of the Detroit Design Festival.
Grand Circus to host pitch competition for minority-led startups
Taking place on September 7 at Grand Circus Detroit, this pitch competition will give minority-led businesses the chance to sell their businesses to inventors for funding and in-kind services.
Pure Detroit offers public walking tours of Packard Plant
The tours, which take place every Saturday beginning August 12, will last 90 minutes and cost $40.
For second year, Open Streets to make parts of Michigan Ave and Vernor Hwy pedestrian-only
The free event will take place on Sunday, October 1, from noon to 5 p.m.
WWII-era themed party to benefit at-risk women veterans in Detroit
The creators of Detroit Gastby, a bi-annual 1920s themed party, are organizing another historically-themed event. And once again, a portion of the proceeds are going to charity.
