Community Development

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Detroit farm to school conference set for May

Want to see a farm to school program grow here in Detroit? Well, then don’t miss the upcoming Friday, April 30 deadline to register for the Taking Root: National Farm […]

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Model D TV — Detroit Restaurant Week, Spring 2010

Eat local, support local businesses and get out in Detroit this week during the second Detroit Restaurant Week. Chefs from 17 local fine dining eateries have created special menus for Detroit foodies' new most favorite event. Watch our video to learn more.

An open letter to Tiger Johnny Damon’s wife: Detroit’s got class

Dear Michelle (Mrs. Johnny) Damon, if $8M is barely enough to get you and your Tiger husband to consider Detroit, local leaders need to take note. Also, Detroiter Sean Mann would like to show you the city's cosmopolitan side.

Join us for April’s Speaker Series: Eating Green, from Garden to Grocery

Sign up for Model D's April Speaker Series, featuring a panel discussing opening green foodie businesses in Detroit. We're teaming up with Open City for another great event this month.

Merry Detroit mob chases Nain Rouge through Cass Corridor, burns him to a crisp

Report: The Nain Rouge has been burned. A cheering and jeering crowd drove the red menace of Detroit legend out of the city, ushering in spring and a new era for the city. A good time was had by all, and we've got photos.

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.

Urban Land Institute to unveil surplus school properties to developers on March 24

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