Political parties considering Detroit for national convention host city
Now that Detroit has proved itself as a viable host city for national sporting events, Republicans and Democrats say city could play host to national conventions.
Ford heir donates $15 million in art to DIA
Josephine Clay Ford, granddaughter of Henry Ford, has given the Detroit Institute of Arts many famous paintings owned by the family.
Regional marketers are seeking new brand identity for Detroit area
The goal is to relay the message that the metro area has tons of shopping, nightlife and cultural venues to outsiders.
Detroit library shows collection of auto ad drawings
Photographer Jim Secreto’s collection of hand-drafted automobile ads is now on display at the Detroit Public Library’s Skillman branch.
Many say Detroit has reached tipping point for boom
With new lofts and restaurants, many backers say the momentum build-up from the Super Bowl may have kick-started a turnaround.
Forging Brush Park
Historically one of the city's most prized addresses, Brush Park's blight made headlines. But now construction crews work on almost every block — repaving, rehabbing and building from scratch. The mansions are becoming condos and B&Bs. New townhouses and lofts are coming. And, slowly, a community is emerging.
People Movers: Detroit Workouts
When it comes to offbeat and inspired workouts, you don't have to look as far as trendy gyms in New York and L.A. Detroiters are sweating to punk rock, dancing the hustle, moving to Brazilian rhythms and stretching in art studios and skyscrapers.
Detroit ranked first among area’s hot residential markets
With all the new lofts and developers’ growing faith, Detroit topped the list of 234 communities in a seven county area for the most residential housing permits issued.
