Lawrence Hunt signs Tigers catcher endorsement to power brand growth
Lawrence Hunt needed a big name, but not too big, when it came to finding an endorsement for its clothing line. The name that fit that bill: James McCann of the Detroit Tigers.
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Small Claims: A slow journey to justice in the 36th District Court
Working a case through small claims court can be can be a terrible burden. Michele Oberholtzer describes her path to "justice" at the 36th District Court, and explains why she was one of the lucky ones.
Cycling, sushi, and more: June development news round-up
It's been another busy month for development news in the city. Let's catch up on some of the biggest stories from the past four weeks.
Rosa Parks Transit Center to get facelift
The city of Detroit has allocated $850,000 this year and next to fix up the Rosa Parks Transit Center, which has seen better days.
Demand still far outstripping supply in Detroit’s greater downtown rental market
In an analysis of greater downtown Detroit's rental market, the Detroit Free Press estimates that for 2016, 700 new units are set to open by the end of the summer. And the ones that have already opened are at or near 100 percent capacity.
Summer program at downtown YMCA teaches teens about media arts
The Y Media Works Summer Institute gives campers the opportunity to learn from local media talent and produce their own film ideas.
Family-owned consulting firm moves to bigger office downtown to accommodate growth
LoVasco got its start in 2013 as a small, family-owned consulting firm starting out in a small space in the Buhl Building in downtown Detroit. Today it has grown to a point where it needed to move.
Fast casual Thai food restaurant chain to open second Detroit location in Capitol Park
Michigan-based Go! Sy Thai will open its new location downtown at the recently redeveloped The Albert at Capitol Park.
Longtime Detroit attorneys launch own firm
The four attorneys of Hickey Hauck Bishoff & Jeffers have more than 100 years of practicing law between them, all of it spent downtown. And now they're launching their own law firm.
Constant ‘Movement’: 10 years managing one of the world’s largest electronic music festivals
In 2006, Detroit's renowned electronic music festival nearly disappeared for good. That is, until Paxahau took on the challenge of running it. 10 years later and the festival is as strong as ever.
