Video stars: DetroitUnspun tunes into Data Driven Detroit
The pictures say it all. Well, no: Data Driven Detroit’s Kurt Metzger and his charts say it all during episode 11 of DetroitUnspunTV. Plan to spend a good half hour […]
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Global Detroit: Welcoming immigrants equals economic impact
Our position on the value of courting greater numbers of immigrants to Michigan, this region and the city of Detroit is well-documented: welcome, please make yourselves a new home. In Dayton, a plan was hatched to organize such efforts. Sarah Szurpicki tells us how we can do the same here.
Soup’s on: We begin a monthly series stirred up by Detroit micro-grant funder
Detroit SOUP is on the move, first to a larger temporary space on E. Grand Blvd. for the group's next dinner and micro-funding event Feb. 12, and then to a permanent new home in Corktown in March. Coordinator Amy Kaherl shares her excitement.
Idealab flashback: Amy Kaherl and Vanessa Miller stir Detroit Soup at 2011 conference
With Idealab just a few days away, we dug through the video vaults to find some great footage from last January's event at the University of Michigan. See you Friday.
Sweet and savory: Our culinary revival kicked off with tasty photo essay
In 2011, the food scene began to sizzle all over town: Eastern Market, downtown, Midtown, Corktown, Mexicantown and in the underground. Check out this Marvin Shaouni slideshow again and begin thinking about what's next for 2012. Salut, Detroit.
Vote Today: Revise Detroit City Charter, say ‘Yes’ to Proposal C
The two-year charter revision process has been one of the most open and transparent efforts Detroit has ever seen, writes Vince Keenan. Now it's time to cast your vote on Proposal C.
Where the auction is: Q&A with surreal estate innovator Jerry Paffendorf
Jerry Paffendorf is an idea man. Not the typical idea man with grand ambitions and little execution who thinks his ideas would be great for other people. Paffendorf actually turns his dreams into reality. Jon Zemke asks all the right questions.
