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United Sound Systems

Giving United Sound, Detroit’s other landmark music studio, its due

It may not have the name recognition of Motown, but the United Sound Systems Recording Studios, the oldest operating independent recording studios in the country, are just as important.

Sooshin Choi, Provost of the College for Creative Studies
Selling world-class talent on Detroit

Detroit may not have the prestige of Cambridge, Massachusetts, or the weather of Miami, but when it comes to recruiting global talent to work at its anchor institutions, the city has a lot to offer.

Daniel Land at work at the Michigan Science Center
Art and science collide in Daniel Land’s video work at the Michigan Science Center

Artist Daniel Land and New D Media's video installations have appeared at the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Movement Electronic Music Festival, but what might be their most interesting work will be on display at the Michigan Science Center.

The Griswold Apartments
High-priced houses, new apartments, movie theaters, and more: September development news round-up

It's been another busy month for development news in the city of Detroit. Let's catch up on some of the biggest stories from the past four weeks.

A rendering of Detroit City FC's proposed renovations to Keyworth Stadium
Detroit, Hamtramck swap soccer team, restaurant

The cities of Hamtramck and Detroit have completed a swap of two of their star performers, with Rock City Eatery going to Detroit and the Detroit City FC moving to Hamtramck. Each move was made with growth in mind.

Resident Teronto Robinson speaks with a colleague at the Thea Bowman Clinic, a partner of the DMC
How Detroit anchor institutions are developing local talent

Through a handful of programs, local anchor institutions are getting Detroiters ready for the jobs of the future.

Jarrod Bell leads a workout at CrossFit BMW
Detroit gets tough: Fitness culture on the rise in the city

In recent years, a handful of gyms have opened in Detroit, each offering a unique style of training while contributing to a growing fitness culture in the city.

Negative and Print
Developing Midtown: Negative and Print helps keep film photography alive

Negative and Print on Third Street is a full-service photography lab, complete with all of the equipment necessary for developing actual film.

August development news round-up

Mansion rehabs, plans for new hotels, and windows in Michigan Central Station are some of the stories that made news last month in Detroit.

Flyball aims to grow staff, clientele with move to Midtown

Flyball is moving its headquarters from Ferndale to Midtown, a place where the IT firm hopes to grow. That's why the 10-year-old company is taking over a space that is larger than what it currently needs.

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