New bakery rises in historic Royal Oak bakery building
The new Give Thanks Bakery in downtown Royal Oak follows more than a century of tradition at the site of what used to be Hermann’s Bakery at 317 S. Main … Keep Reading…
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From Idea to Production: Transportation Design
From Virtual Field Trips by The Detroit Institute of the Arts: From Idea to Production: Transportation Design Through a variety of experiences, students will be able to develop an understanding … Keep Reading…
Detroit train station rehab said to be bigger deal than Lions
When the Detroit Lions moved back to the city from Pontiac in 2002, the current Detroit mayor made a remark to Bill Ford, executive chairman of Ford Motor Co., whose family owns … Keep Reading…
Former Detroit Catholic school being converted to affordable housing
A former Catholic school building in Detroit has been converted into affordable housing. Transfiguration Place Apartments in the city’s Campau/Banglatown neighborhood features 19 units and no resident will pay … Keep Reading…
Detroit train station: New details, photos inside as site nears open
Bill Ford said in the days after purchasing a crumbling Michigan Central Station that he wanted restoration of the historic site to be part of his legacy, his family’s legacy and the future … Keep Reading…
10 metro Detroit cities had the biggest home sales surges
The year 2021 was a hot one in the metro Detroit home sales market, and specific areas were sizzling. Ten cities saw the biggest year-over-year gains in total home sales through the month … Keep Reading…
Dan Gilbert buys former UAW-GM training center in Detroit
Dan Gilbert’s real estate firm has bought the former UAW-GM Center for Human Resources on Detroit’s east riverfront and is mulling what to do with the large complex. The 420,000-square-foot center, 200 Walker … Keep Reading…
Detroit Center for Innovation to be built in the District Detroit
Pandemic-induced delays are among the reasons developers chose a new location for the $250 million Detroit Innovation Center, revealed Monday to be within the Ilitch-owned District Detroit. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan … Keep Reading…
Detroit refinery funds project to add benches at bus stops
Marathon Petroleum’s Detroit refinery is helping residents in the community find a comfortable spot to rest while they wait for the bus. The refinery gave an $8,000 grant to Sit On … Keep Reading…
Target to open small-format store in Midtown Detroit
After a nearly 20-year absence, Target will return to Detroit as an anchor tenant at City Club Apartments in Midtown, City Club and Detroit officials announced Monday. The 32,000-square-foot store will be … Keep Reading…
Meijer to Open Rivertown Market in Detroit’s East Jefferson Corridor on Oct. 6
Meijer is scheduled to open its new Rivertown Market in Detroit’s East Jefferson Corridor on Wednesday, Oct. 6. This will be the fourth neighborhood market opened by Meijer and the … Keep Reading…
Irene’s Myomassology Institute returns to serve Metro Detroit students and citizens
During the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of Michigan students adapted to virtual learning. Most may think of the K-12 students and their teachers who changed everything about the way they are … Keep Reading…
Mayor Mike Duggan launches Grow Detroit’s Young Talent 2021 summer work experience for over 8,000 Detroit youth
Mayor Mike Duggan was joined today by employers, funding partners, and others to announce the launch of this year’s summer jobs program for 8,048 Detroit youth ages 14-24. The Grow … Keep Reading…
New senior medical centers to open in Detroit
Dedicated Senior Medical Center is not just a name, it’s a play on words on how the new facilities are committed to seniors in the underserved communities they are serving. … Keep Reading…
Auto show back in Detroit next year with focus on outdoors
The head of Detroit’s big international auto show says it will return to the Motor City next year, but with smaller indoor displays, and more emphasis on experiencing vehicles and … Keep Reading…
Metro Detroit Leads Nation in Real Estate Closings, Price Increase in RE/MAX Report
RE/MAX has released its National Housing Report for May 2021 that shows the typical spike in sales this time of year did not happen — there was a 0.2 percent … Keep Reading…
City launches new program specifically to vaccinate Detroit’s homebound residents and their families
City launches new program specifically to vaccinate Detroit’s homebound residents and their families New Partnership with Detroit Health Department, Detroit Area Agency on Aging & Wayne Health and others to … Keep Reading…
Michigan trade school scholarships offered to first 1,000 applicants
Boston Red Sox slugger Ted Williams had promised in late May of 1946 to “really start hitting when the weather warms up,”1 He delivered in a June 9 doubleheader, blasting a home run … Keep Reading…
Mothers in Detroit create an app to help safely install car seats
Two mothers working for Toyota are making getting around metro Detroit safer for children, making sure parents know how to properly use a car seat. “I knew I needed a … Keep Reading…
Detroit Fashion Weekend to Showcase Emerging Independent Designers
A new style experience is coming to Detroit’s growing fashion hub. Presented by Raya Sacco — a local stylist, creative director, and founder of the online boutique Raya —, Detroit … Keep Reading…