New overpass serves as gateway to Detroit
The $58 million project will welcome visitors as they enter the city from Metro Airport.
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.
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.
Detroit Public Schools announces the creation of a ‘digital learning community’
Apple Computers will teach students how to use digital products and help accelerate learning.
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.
House of Pure
Every week is Fashion Week at the Pure Detroit Design Lab. The shop on W. Congress at Shelby is the headquarters for local fashion in Detroit, providing a springboard for about 20 local designers to get serious about fashion.
