Core City rebuilds neighborhood west of Grand River with 275 homes
Core City Neighborhoods Inc. has built more than 275 units in the neighborhood west of Grand River, off Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard near Trumbull.
Michigan remains among top states for corporate expansions
The 2005 “Site Selection” ranking puts Michigan No. 4 among states for corporate expansions. Michigan had 505 new projects in 2005.
Ficano plans to bring biotech firms to Wayne County
Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano outlined a plan to lure biotech firms by declaring the urban county an agricultural renaissance zone.
Hamtramck Rocks Out
Hamtramck has a history of being the home for great music, and with Blowout, it is keeping that alive. The annual festival not only attracts the area's top acts, but also brings in new people to the two-square-mile city within a city.
Rolling on the Riverfront
There's excitement about what's going to happen on the river, with plans for new restaurants, places to live and the ever expanding RiverWalk. Even before the Bus and Bing break ground on their developments, however, the city's waterfront is still a draw for good food, drinks and a wonderful night out — even mid-week.
Mexicantown Visiting Guide
Mexicantown is more than quesadillas and margaritas, although both are abundant and excellent there. The Southwest Detroit neighborhod is the place to go to dance to salsa and merenge or buy fresh tortillas and tamales. There's art, theater, culture, shopping, and, of course, great food. Click here for Model D's guides to visiting, moving to and investing in Mexicantown.
New owners have meant new life for Guardian Building
The Sterling Group has made the Guardian Building downtown its flagship property, and raised occupancy in less than three years from 6 percent to 50 percent.
