New parks in downtown and Morningside among city’s latest outdoor developments
It's summertime in the city. Let's take a look at some of Detroit's latest developments in outdoor recreation.
Downtown Detroit
Fast casual dining spot opens in the old Detroit News Building downtown
The Detroit News Building has opened its doors to the public with the addition of the Press Room Cafe, which offers quick but quality dining options to area workers and passersby.
5 of the best running routes in metro Detroit
Looking for great places to run outside this summer? We've got you covered.
City installs temporary plaza along Woodward near riverfront
Dubbed "The Spirit of Detroit Plaza," the three-month long installation contains food trucks, seats and tables, and artwork. It will also improve access from Campus Martius to the riverfront.
Details of Free Press Building redevelopment emerge
Among the numerous downtown redevelopments taking place in Detroit, perhaps none is more exciting than the old Detroit Free Press Building.
Artist Charles McGee, 92, paints 11-story-tall mural and opens exhibition
"Charles McGee: Still Searching" opens on June 1 at the Library Street Collective. Across the street, the 11-story-tall mural "Unity" will also be unveiled.
New guitars made from pieces of the former Detroit Fire Department Headquarters
Wallace Detroit Guitars recently released the Firehouse Series, a new limited-edition line of guitars made of maple and pine from the old Detroit Fire Department Headquarters downtown.
Cobo Center recognized for meeting green venue standard
The Cobo Center has once again met ASTM International's Venue Standard, which grades venues on such criteria as staff management and communications, as well as waste management and energy use.
Days before an RFP deadline, Gilbert makes one last play for downtown site of stalled county jail
Dan Gilbert's Rock Ventures is still attempting to acquire the current Wayne County jail site, this despite County Executive Warren Evans promising to issue an RFP to finish construction of the long-stalled jail this Friday, Feb. 10.
$550M committed to private equity fund for Detroit-based Huron Capital Partners
The Detroit-based Huron Capital Partners closed its private equity fund $50 million over its target goal and three months after marketing efforts began.
