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Tweet of the Week: Safety first, Detroit Zoo, and the happy feet skaters triumph

I'm not sure if you've heard but the Red Wings lost the Stanley Cup to the Pittsburgh Penguins. And though we here at Model D love Pittsburgh, especially our sister pub Pop City, we hate the taste of humble pie. We'd much rather have a Coney.Anyway, let's put the ice behind us and get on with the water. It is summer, after all. Let's also drop in on the Detroit tweeters. And find out what's up.Here are this weeks memorable tweets:@ClariceTinsley: Hello Twittizens...70 & sunny in Detroit. FOX 2 is showing the Red Bull Air Races over the Detroit River. Great action & gorgeous sight.Twittizens? That's funny... So, even if you didn't get a chance to see the air races in person, you probably heard them. Whether its downtown, or around town, we love a good excuse to get out and enjoy the city, as long as it doesn't have you running for cover.@heathermarie356: is at the Detroit Zoo with my BFF & 2 nieces! Beautiful day!It seemed like the whole city was basking in the gorgeous weather we've had this past week...Including this next tweeter, who was getting ready for what sounds like some serious porch-sitting:@ChrisJMiller: Just finished rebuilding the porch on this house in Detroit. No one will fall off it now, railings are good.Good work, Chris. Safety first!And special props to this weeks all-star tweeter, for keeping a winning attitude even after the Wings' bummer of a loss last weekend.  Believe it or not, Detroiters can dish out complements as well as we take them...@ktpupp: Oh BTW, good morning Detroit! Met some really cool Penguin fans last night. They praised the Wings & look forward to a rematch next year!Still... It would have been nice to beat them to a pulp. In terms of hockey. Don't take the literally Pittsburgh... we're not that aggressive and weird here in Detroit.Follow Model D on Twitter here.Keep readin'. Keep tweetin'. And see you next week.

Song, video celebrates all Detroit has to offer

A couple put together a video celebrating the city's gems. It has a country twang, but we're not talking about John Rich's "Shuttin' Detroit Down." That's for the birds.Check the video out here.

‘Home Is More Than Our House’: WDET’s coverage of facing Detroit’s mortgage crisis

WDET and Model D have partnered to focus on Detroit's foreclosure crisis and different ways people and neighborhoods are dealing with the issue. This week WDET reporter Zak Rosen will produce a piece on the citizens on the North End of Detroit are teaming up with the Greening of Detroit to reclaim 134 abandoned lots. Look for his work on the WDET "Home is more than a house" blog here. Next week Model D will take a look at how realtors are selling homes in Detroit to Detroiters.

LISC accepting nominations for CDC of the year
Charter Reform Spells Change for Detroit

They say good things take time, and this will. Revising the city's charter could spell great things for Detroit. But what type of change will come of it, and who will make those decisions? Voters, a lot of that is up to you.

Taco Nirvana by the Truckload: The Glories of Street-side Eats in Southwest Detroit

Nicole Rupersburg had a map, a couple friends, a few bucks and a noble mission. She hit W. Vernor looking for the fabled taco trucks and found a Detroit version of the L.A. carne asada cart scene -- something of a mythical epicurean experience.

Southwest Solutions recognized as one of top affordable housing developers in nation
State land bank going green, offering vacant lots up as community gardens
Earth Day Roundup: Detroit’s Green Stuff

No, it's not St. Patrick's Day. It's a completely different kind of green. Wednesday is Earth Day and Detroit will have its fair share of happenings. From Green Drinks at the Majestic to a presentation from award-winning scientist, broadcaster, and sustainable ecology expert David Suzuki, the city will be a-buzz with all things green.

Model D is looking for an intern or two for the summer

Model D is looking for an intern to help out on the editorial side of things. This position is unpaid except for any feature stories published. We're looking for one, maybe two, lucky candidates to work 15-20 hours a week. Interns will help out with various projects, events update listings, write stories and get us coffee. No, just kidding, we get our own coffee.A journalism background is a plus. Knowing the city is an even bigger plus. Knowing a little about online media is a bonus.If interested please send a cover letter and resume to terry@modeldmedia.com.

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