The Hudson Site Development: Spring 2021 Update
Have you seen this— have you heard about this?? The Hudson Site in Detroit is rising out of the ground. —Hey I’ve heard about buildings being haunted, but wow! In the fall of 2017, Bedrock Detroit broke ground on the city’s largest…
Capitol Park: A [Somewhat] Brief History
The city of Detroit has a lot of great places where you can enjoy the outdoors, go shopping, and dine all in one outing but none is more well-known than the triangle-shaped, one-block district just west of Lower Woodward. I’m…
The Rocket Community Fund: Housing Investments
If you’ve tuned into the news (or social media) these last couple weeks, you probably heard about the Rocket Community Fund and a huge philanthropic investment in Detroit. But who are they, what do they do, and why do they…
Spring In Detroit
Spring In Detroit If you visited the city in the past year, you probably noticed how quiet it felt. With the pandemic shutting down many of the restaurants, and people being urged to stay in their houses, the energy of…
5 Downtown “Grand” Openings Since COVID-19
Last week marked one year since the Coronavirus Pandemic began. Although many life occasions and events were postponed or canceled altogether, downtown Detroit witnessed a series of quiet openings that otherwise would have been met with fanfare. Here are five…
The 5 Major Food Groups: Detroit’s Best
Adjacent to Canada, world-class universities, and automakers known across the globe, Detroit’s culinary landscape is a testament to its international influencers. In my eight years in Detroit, I have tried dozens (hundreds?) of restaurants in the city. Here are my…
The Tech Hub of The Midwest
In the last few years, I’ve heard a lot about how Detroit is fast becoming the ‘Tech Hub of the Midwest.’ While it’s nice that people are taking notice, it’s sort of old news. Like century-old news. Since the late…
Detroit Is for Lovers
When it comes to leisure, what is most important to you? New experiences? Old pastimes? Detroit’s cultural landscape is over 300 years old and we have the institutions to show for it. Our city has something for everyone and even…
Celebrate The Belle Isle Boat House At The Boat House Beer Fest
The Detroit Boat Club Crew invites you to “Raise your glass to Belle Isle’s iconic ‘Boat Club’” at the Boat House Beer Fest on Saturday, September 28. Part restoration fundraiser and part celebration of a historic Detroit gem, the Boat…