Since 1924, the Thanksgiving Day parade has been an annual Detroit tradition that signals the start of the holiday season. The parade rolls down Woodward Avenue, featuring colorful balloons, larger-than-life floats and a visit from Santa Claus himself. If you’re…
Joining the growing fashion scene in Detroit is Pingree Detroit, a leather goods brand made from repurposed materials sourced from auto industry suppliers and assembled by U.S. military veterans and Detroiters. President and CEO of Pingree Detroit, Jarret Schlaff, sought…
You’ve got mail, and it could change the way you consume local Detroit news. Detour Detroit, an independent media company that delivers Detroit-centric content in the form of a weekly email newsletter, could be the missing link in digital journalism.…
You know it’s summertime when shopkeepers, local farmers, florists and antique collectors return to the open-air sheds that make up the historic Eastern Market. Besides the annual Flower Day, I always look forward to the return of Shed 5 Flea,…
Mother’s Day is just around the corner. It’s time to put on our Sunday best and celebrate all the mothers, grandmothers and mother-figures in our lives. Whether you’re looking for the perfect brunch spot in the city to a gift…
The Downtown Detroit Markets are returning for a second time in the city since their inaugural debut during the Winter in Detroit programming. Born from a partnership with Bedrock and the Quicken Loans Community Investment Fund (QLCIF), the pop-up markets…
Returning for the 7th consecutive year is Menorah in the D, a holiday tradition hosted in Campus Martius Park that celebrates the Lighting of the Menorah Ceremony, featuring a 26-foot Menorah. Starting as a small gathering of 500 people, this…
As the city of Detroit continues to shift into an age of resurgence and rebirth, the question continues to arise concerning the community. How do we keep the original identity of the city while still inspiring growth and change? Additionally,…
Bordered between buildings off Jefferson, headquartered in the historic Beaubien House, is Femology, Detroit’s first ever business coworking space catered to women. After a humble opening late in July, founders Meagan Ward and Ashleigh Brock opened doors to the next…
Whether you’re a local Detroiter, or an individual who has never stepped foot in the Motor City, the industrial renown of Detroit is understood by many. From its rich roots in factories and large warehouses to the environment of engineering…