Some Detroit neighborhoods to see substantial property tax reduction
House panel approved a bill to lower taxes in Detroit, and thanks to this bill, property owners in a $200,000 home will save as much as $3000 a year.
Detroit’s Global Vibe
In Berlin, one man, who has never set foot on Detroit soil, gushes at the thought of it: “Wow, wow, wow … Detroit!” People the world over are getting plugged in to the city’s intangible exports – its own vibe – born of techno beats, guitar riffs, hip hop, Motor City myth and magic. Can you feel it?
Time for Transit = Now
Why can’t metro Detroiters shuttle around on General-Motors-made electric buses (Seattle bought a bunch) to and from work, to and from restaurants and bars, to and from the hospital, saving on air quality and decreasing unemployment? Detroit is late on mass transit. But it’s never too late to jump on the national bandwagon, say proponents of mass transit.
Detroit Symphony Reports Increased Ticket Sales
In another sign that the city is on the rebound, Detroit Symphony booked positive numbers in increased revenue and attendance.
Foundation to keep commitment to Detroit
Knight Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to Detroit, despite exit of Knight Ridder Inc’s publication business in the city.
Detroit Metro Airport posts best-ever first half
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport set an all-time record for passenger traffic, for the first six months of any year, for first half of calendar year 2005.
Fashion Week shows off Detroit’s glam best
"The runways are set, the models are ready and the clothing is fabulous - everything's in order for Detroit's first fashion week devoted to Motown's hottest designers," says Pride Source.
AirTran to Launch Atlanta-to-Detroit Service
AirTran Airways plans to begin nonstop service from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Orlando in November.
