Downtown Detroit

Detroit’s hottest residential neighborhoods in 2023, according to realtors

Despite a cooling housing market, real estate agents in Detroit say due to low inventory, move-in ready houses near the city’s historic neighborhoods and thriving commercial corridors are still a hot buy.

Financial resolutions: 4 tips to save your family money in 2023

To help start the new year off strong, banking institution JPMorgan Chase recommends having open and honest conversations as a family about finances.

2023: What our journalists are watching in Detroit

We are pretty proud of the award-winning journalists and photographers who keep the pulse of the city and report on what's next. Here's their take on the year ahead. 

Circle Forest restoration clears a path for community growth in Detroit’s Poletown East

"There's an expression that goes, you can't see the forest for the trees. Well, we couldn't see the forest for the garbage," says Andrew "Birch" Kemp, president of Arboretum Detroit and part of the clean-up crew restoring Circle Forest. 

Rooted in Community: Meet the local developers emphasizing residents, empowerment

Can developers serve communities in better ways? Can designs make sure residents don't get left out of the city's rapid growth? These Detroit-based developers think so. Here's what they are saying.   

Meet the women behind Detroit’s new ‘Black woman’s country club…with a twist’

Sistahsgiving is coming up. Ever heard of it? Read about how two women are using the concept of connection and self-care to create a rejuvenating space for women of color in Detroit.  

Kiana Wenzell holds the audience captive at the "Building a Lasting Legacy" exhibit.
United by Design: Gucci Changemakers exhibit focused on young designers, social change

To celebrate the 12th annual Detroit Month of Design, we caught up with some of the creative forces from last weekend’s MOCAD exhibition to learn about the Gucci Changemakers — and how young designers are using art to make a difference from Detroit to Los Angeles.

“McMullen is excited to open a pop up in Detroit, a city much like Oakland, with a rich history and culture, and generally underrepresented in the fashion industry,” Sherri McMullen says.
Fashion and home decor boutique to celebrate grand opening downtown

“McMullen is excited to open a pop up in Detroit, a city much like Oakland, with a rich history and culture, and generally underrepresented in the fashion industry,” Sherri McMullen says.

New immersive exhibit: Detroit to bathe in the golden glow of Gustav Klimt’s work

Hot off the heels of the popular immersive Vincent Van Gogh exhibit, Detroit will host an elaborate Gustav Klimt show in September and October. Music and animation will be used to augment projected displays to bring the viewer into the artist's world of water lilies, vibrant blooms, mermaids, and (of course) his famous golden phase that produced "The Kiss".

Food trucks and outdoor movie screening to highlight Forgotten Harvest fundraiser at Beacon Park

"We can't wait for Harvest Heatwave at Beacon Park, a first-of-its-kind family-friendly event in the heart of downtown Detroit," says Christopher Ivey, director of marketing and communications at Forgotten Harvest.

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