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Detroit to receive PlacePlans econ assistance
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Source: Michigan Municipal League
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Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Source: Slate
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Source: Detroit News
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Green Grocer: Remodeled food stores abound on Detroit's West Side
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UIX: Greg Willerer and Brother Nature Produce
Amanda Lewan
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
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YEA Brightmoor: Detroit kids raising money for entrepreneurial incubator
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Tuesday, November 12, 2013
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Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Midtown Detroit Inc. receives its first ULI Global Award for Excellence
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Source: Midtown Inc.
Guardian UK weighs in on young professionals investing in Detroit
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Source: The Guardian
Joe Posch: Duggan's victory speech historic for Detroit's LGBT community
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Source: Detroit Free Press
Public Pool to host fundraiser for Hamtown Farms
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Source: Public Pool
6 Degrees Detroit aims to open co-working space in greater downtown
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Source: Model D
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Opinion: The enlightened path to social entrepreneurship
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On the Ground: Brightmoor's art club for kids
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Detroit by District: Election day, time to vote
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Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Source: Eclecta Blog
Wow: Model D publishes issue 400 this week
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Source: Model D
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