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.
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Concerts and small business markets highlight summer programming plans for downtown Detroit parks
“Downtown Detroit is celebrated locally and nationally for having so many wonderful and active parks and venues,” says David Cowan, chief public spaces officer for the Downtown Detroit Partnership.
Dining Destination: Michigan’s first cannabis lounge part of a bigger movement in Hazel Park’s scene
Nowfal Akash is proud of what he and his team have done with the John R. Road location for the new Hot Box Social cannabis lounge in Hazel Park: "It's part of the community now, it feels like it's been there forever." Biba Adams dives into the foodie scene there, from Frame movie pairings to city policy changes, to find out how it's evolving.
Dining Destination: Where to eat in Clawson
Clawson was already home to well-known community fixtures such as Clawson Steakhouse and Noble Fish, but in recent years a new crop of entrepreneurs have been putting the city on the dining map.
Dining Destination: Where to eat and drink in Oak Park
In recent years, there have been several new restaurants moving in, such as Oak Park Social and Pink Garlic, joining community staples like Ernie's Market to grow an often over-looked food scene.
Big Plans: Five Detroit developments to watch in 2022
From charming urban forests to abandoned landmarks restored to grandeur, here are some of the projects we’ll have our eyes on this year.
Top Reads: 5 local authors opening our eyes this year
“Fight. Always, everywhere. For every inch of your living. Against anyone and anything that tries to make you less than. You will be afraid and hope will often leave you stranded at the station with no fare, but fight anyway. Your life — your living — depends on it,” says poet John Jeffire. Here are five Metro Detroit writers, including Jeffire, who are inspiring us right now.
Border town blues: Exploring the Windsor music scene and missing Detroit with Canada’s Ron Leary
“Detroit, the music, the culture, it’s just kinda part of the fabric of Windsor life. It's different here. It's kind of like half Canadian-half American,” says Canadian musician and Windsor resident Ron Leary. “It’s different than anywhere else I've ever been in the country.”
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Chef Phil Jones honored as ‘Chef of the Year’
Since the 1980s, Chef Phil Jones has been transforming Detroit’s foodscape through his commitment to making healthy food more affordable and accessible. He has found that food has the power to closely connect and improve communities.
Acclaimed former restaurateur and artist, Karima Sorel, reflects on her relocation to France
This piece will offer all the objectivity I can give with a tint of my love for my best friend.
Concerts and small business markets highlight summer programming plans for downtown Detroit parks
“Downtown Detroit is celebrated locally and nationally for having so many wonderful and active parks and venues,” says David Cowan, chief public spaces officer for the Downtown Detroit Partnership.
Dining Destination: Michigan’s first cannabis lounge part of a bigger movement in Hazel Park’s scene
Nowfal Akash is proud of what he and his team have done with the John R. Road location for the new Hot Box Social cannabis lounge in Hazel Park: "It's part of the community now, it feels like it's been there forever." Biba Adams dives into the foodie scene there, from Frame movie pairings to city policy changes, to find out how it's evolving.
Dining Destination: Where to eat in Clawson
Clawson was already home to well-known community fixtures such as Clawson Steakhouse and Noble Fish, but in recent years a new crop of entrepreneurs have been putting the city on the dining map.
Dining Destination: Where to eat and drink in Oak Park
In recent years, there have been several new restaurants moving in, such as Oak Park Social and Pink Garlic, joining community staples like Ernie's Market to grow an often over-looked food scene.
Big Plans: Five Detroit developments to watch in 2022
From charming urban forests to abandoned landmarks restored to grandeur, here are some of the projects we’ll have our eyes on this year.
Top Reads: 5 local authors opening our eyes this year
“Fight. Always, everywhere. For every inch of your living. Against anyone and anything that tries to make you less than. You will be afraid and hope will often leave you stranded at the station with no fare, but fight anyway. Your life — your living — depends on it,” says poet John Jeffire. Here are five Metro Detroit writers, including Jeffire, who are inspiring us right now.
Border town blues: Exploring the Windsor music scene and missing Detroit with Canada’s Ron Leary
“Detroit, the music, the culture, it’s just kinda part of the fabric of Windsor life. It's different here. It's kind of like half Canadian-half American,” says Canadian musician and Windsor resident Ron Leary. “It’s different than anywhere else I've ever been in the country.”
Partner Partner Content Chef Phil Jones honored as ‘Chef of the Year’
Since the 1980s, Chef Phil Jones has been transforming Detroit’s foodscape through his commitment to making healthy food more affordable and accessible. He has found that food has the power to closely connect and improve communities.
Acclaimed former restaurateur and artist, Karima Sorel, reflects on her relocation to France
This piece will offer all the objectivity I can give with a tint of my love for my best friend.
