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Hamtramck
Detroit’s music major draw for tourists
Compared to Nashville, Detroit's venerable music hot spots may be spread out. But the Tourism and Economic Development Council's new campaign wants to make it easier for tourists to navigate the local music scene.
Trains to Planes Without Automobiles
Mass transit that brings Detroiters and Ann Arborites together would be wonderful, but maybe even more significant would be a rail link between the two that stops at the airport.
DMCVB’s D-Rod will showcase Detroit as tourist destination
DMCVB has tapped Holly-based Detroit Muscle to build a custom hot rod, the D-Rod, to showcase Detroit's appeal as the Motor City and as a travel and leisure destination.
Townhouses, senior apartments planned for Hamtramck
Developer Gil Opaleski of Platinum Construction Co., LLC, will begin construction next month on a 7-unit $1.3 million townhouse development on Mitchell Street in Hamtramck. He is also in talks with MSHDA to develop 104 senior housing units on the site of the former Woody Pontiac dealer on Jos. Campau.
United Way CEO urges regional solutions to area problems
United Way for Southeastern Michigan CEO Michael Brennan discusses the agency's survey process that has led them to begin working on solving the region's major problems in three key areas: educational preparedness, economic stability and basic needs. He urges the region to work together in a collaborative manner to acieve success.
Windsor, Detroit leaders need to work together on economic issues
Columnist Jeff Sanford looks at Windsor's connectivity to the Detroit economy, which isn't always a good thing. But he sees bright spots, including the relationship between the mayors of Detroit and Windsor.
