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Hitsville U.S.A., home of the Motown Museum

Hitsville vs. Soulsville: How Detroit and Memphis are embracing their soul music heritage

There were two rival labels – and two cities – that defined soul music in the public consciousness. Arguing Hitsville (Detroit) vs. Soulsville (Memphis) is like arguing Beatles vs. Stones. But how do these two cities stack up when it comes to preserving and embracing their soul music heritage?

Horse Power
Detroit Horse Power teaches teens life skills by having them care for horses

"The idea is that this horse-person relationship serves as a springboard for interpersonal growth," says Paul Mack, board president for Detroit Horse Power. "Dealing with an animal that big teaches you how to deal with things you can’t control."

New $30M medical distribution center opens in New Center

Cardinal Health is a $91 billion health care services company that offers pharmaceuticals and health care products. Its $30 million development is located on an 18-acre site off of Rosa Parks Boulevard just south of Grand Boulevard in the city's New Center area.

New Center Park
New Center Park’s summer series returns with movies, music, ‘Macbeth,’ and more

New Center Park's summer season kicks off on Wednesday, June 3, with a screening of local film "Detroit Unleaded" in conjunction with the Cinetopia International Film Festival.

Henry Ford Hospital
Anchor institutions drive demand for housing in greater downtown area

Employees of anchor institutions like Henry Ford Health System and Wayne State University are driving demand for housing the greater downtown area. The institutions themselves are responding with purposeful investment in housing and neighborhood infrastructure.

Monomyth interactive art experience
Interactive art labyrinth opens in New Center

A collaboration of local artists, businesses, and volunteers has culminated in the opening of MONOMYTH in the Lincoln Street Art Park and Sculpture Garden in Detroit's New Center area.

Functional Fluidics leverages WSU tech for new contract research
Property management startup Castle closes $270K seed round

Castle's software platform handles property management by automating service calls, rent collection, and other similar duties. The company is currently handling management for 52 properties both in the city of Detroit and the surrounding suburbs. 

M-1 Rail Construction
2015 will be ‘banner year’ for M-1 Rail construction, work on Campus Martius section to begin soon

M-1 has no plans to shut down public access to Campus Martius Park at any point during the construction process.

Berg Muirhead adds new clients in legal, manufacturing, and healthcare sectors

The New Center-based public relations and marketing firm has made a name for itself since 1998 handling a number of high-profile clients in Detroit and around the state.

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