Skating into the holiday

Voted the “No. 1 Best Ice Skating Rink” in the country by USA Today 10 Best in 2024 and 2025, The Rink at Campus Martius Park is all about winter fun.

HISTORY LESSON: The history of writing about history in 2025

This year's history lesson? There’s almost always a story from Detroit’s past that helps to provide context for today.

Trail Challenge offers prizes for visiting all 13 Huron-Clinton Metroparks

Since 2023, hundreds of Metro Detroiters have participated in the Huron-Clinton Metroparks' Trail Challenge, which incentivizes participants to visit all 13 Metroparks across five Southeastern Michigan counties.

A list of lists: The best, the unexpected, the hottest

’Tis the season for list-making. We sorted through some of the lists local publications and news outlets have created and came up with our list of lists. 

Transition appointments by Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield are in the news

Multiple news outlets are reporting that Detroit Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield has named a number of key advisors and staffers. Read on to find out who has been named.

In the News: Mammoth Building demo, Southwest Detroit Hospital demo, and building with Tall Timber

Detroit lights up for the holidays

Christmas lights show off the beauty of the city and are guaranteed to put any non-Grinch into the holiday spirit.

Policies, programs, and research shaping maternal mental health care

How the Center for Health and Research Transformation is working to improve mental health for pregnant and parenting individuals.

HISTORY LESSON: Public financing for pro sports venues then and now

Detroit’s first step into public sports infrastructure construction came in 1960 with the opening of Cobo Arena, the stadium component of the larger riverfront redevelopment that led to the convention hall and Hart Plaza.