Let’s Move Past Race

Economic-development experts seem to agree: racial fighting blocks development. Diversity, on the other hand, can help spur it, says Keith Schneider, deputy director of the Michigan Land Use Institute.

Canopies Down, Hope Up In New Center

Big changes are on the horizon in Detroit’s New Center area. The canopy removal was only the first stage of $4 million public and private improvement project for the area. The Woodward Gateway Project promises historic street lamps, new sidewalks with clay brick accents, trees surrounded by cast-iron grates, bike racks, benches and trash receptacles.

Ball game points to Detroit upturn

The All-Star Game confirmed it: Downtown Detroit's long decline is over.

Celebrities feel at home in Detroit, Comerica

"'Desperate Houswives' star, others take in sights, visit with fans during Monday's festivities."

Detroit proves again it can play on grand stage

"Enjoy the giddy feeling, Detroit. You deserve it."

Detroit terminal to open
Successful All-Star Game raises money, image

The All-Star Game has people seeing the Detroit differently. "From business to construction to a massive beautification and volunteer cleanup program, the city and region went to great lengths to try to improve downtown and surrounding areas to dispel stereotypes about conditions in the city.  From the positive comments many officials heard, they think they've accomplished that," says the article

Detroit hits home run with fans visiting area

Both Michigan and out-of-town fans can't stop saying enough good things about Detroit.

There’s no place like Detroit

Click here to read about why Jason Whitlock thinks Detroit Rocks...

Detroit Seeks an Image Boost With Facelift Before All-Star Game

Visitors and national sponsors of the All-Star game take notice of the positive changes happening in Detroit

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