Mercado seeks vendors in Mexicantown

Mexicantown Community Development Corp. is seeking vendor pre-applications for the Mercado — a collection of shops and businesses — now under construction near the International Welcome Center in Southwest Detroit.

Ford heiress leaves $50 million to CCS

Josephine Ford, Henry Ford’s sole granddaughter, left a stunning donation when she passed last June to the College for Creative Studies — the largest gift ever given to a private arts college in the U.S., and the largest ever given to a Michigan private college.

Hudson-Webber Foundation gives $2 million to area initiatives

The Detroit-based Hudson-Webber Foundation last week approved $2.1 million in grants to Southeast Michigan nonprofits.

Motor City jazz legends and jazz legacy featured in Big Apple shows

In New York this week, Jazz at Lincoln Center is showcasing the remarkable jazz legacy that in the 1950s made Detroit the country’s most prolific feeder of talent to the jazz scene.

Study moves forward on Detroit-Ann Arbor transit line

A study from the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments says drivers would use a rail or bus system between the Detroit and Ann Arbor, with a stop at Metro Airport, if it were as convenient and fast as using a car.

Racing legend drives Super Bowl Committee

Known for his stunning successes in the worlds of racing and business, Roger Penske's latest project is leading Detroit's preparations for next month's Super Bowl.

Super Bowl Maps to help visitors navigate events and venues

The NFL and The Map Network have teamed up to create online and print maps with official Super Bowl information.

Detroit visitors set to have an expanded Winter Blast

Winter Blast, Feb. 2-5, is set to occupy more than 14 city blocks Downtown and will feature activities that embrace the winter weather.

Guidebook to highlight People Mover-friendly businesses

The Detroit Transportation Corp., operator of the People Mover, and the Metro Times are putting together a new Downtown guidebook that will highlight businesses convenient to the train route.

Motown Winter Blast to expand over 14 blocks and attract 250,000

The Motown Winter Blast, the winter festival planned as part of Super Bowl XL, will occupy more than 14 blocks in the center of downtown Detroit.

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