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Family Guide to Detroit, Part 2: Afternoon’s Delights

Quality time in Detroit can mean a ride on the mother of all merry-go-rounds and taking in a view of fully-loaded freighters, or having fun with trains that put Thomas to shame and puppets that make Elmo look like a chump. Whatever it is, here’s a guide to carving out some family time to take in a handful of Detroit institutions you might take for granted or discover some unique gems you might not yet have learned to love.

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Walking on Water

Through tenacity and vision, the dream of an accessible, vibrant Detroit riverfront is overcoming obstacles and is well on its way to becoming a reality.

Lola’s jazzes up Harmonie Park with live music and unique dining
The story behind Detroit’s semi-official food: Coney dogs

The true story of how a Greek immigrant developed the semi-official food of Detroit, the coney dog.

Detroit Popcorn Co. reborn in industrial area

New owner replaces again fleet, upgrades phone system and puts in new sign.

Put your ad on a People Mover car

People Mover rail car advertising space will be auctioned off for the Super Bowl and Auto Show.

U-M opens Detroit Center in Midtown to host its programs in the city

The University of Michigan opened its Detroit Center on Sept. 21, serving as a nucleus for its activities in Detroit.

Model D To Offer Tours

Model D is organizing guided tours of places to live and neighborhoods in Detroit. Sign up here

Mom and Dad, I’m Moving to Detroit

When some suburban parents hear their kids are moving to the city, they think the worst. But through their kids’ enthusiasm for Detroit, parents are reconnecting to the city and discovering all of the positive things happening Downtown.

State incentives help to turn brownfields into housing in Southeast Detroit

Gov. Jennifer Granholm announces that the state will help transform vacant downtown sites into new housing and mixed-use developments.

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