Neighborhood Insight: Hubbard Farms
Hubbard Farms is a small community of historic homes, a bit west of Corktown, and right next to the restaurants and shops of Mexicantown. Here are a few reasons why it’s great to call Hubbard Farms home: Honey Bee Market Honey Bee…
Detroit Doers: Filming The World In Motion
Detroit Doers is an email campaign launched in partnership with Deadline Detroit that showcases profiles of people who are doing new and interesting things in the city and samples of their work. Name: Logan Siegel Age: 30 Occupation: Cinematographer, editor and freelance producer Works in: Detroit…
Neighborhood Spotlight: Lafayette Park
Lafayette Park Overview This design hotbed offers a mix of housing styles and open space at a strong value, within walking distance or a short drive of downtown. The Lowdown In architecturally significant Lafayette Park, you can buy a townhouse…
Detroit's Startup Tech Resurgence: Be Part of the Inaugural Tech Week
Guest post written by Ted Serbinski on April 22, 2014 at TedSerbinski.com Detroit’s inaugural Techweek celebration will take place May 19-25th in downtown Detroit. Sign up here and be part of the largest tech conference for entrepreneurs in Detroit.Full disclosure: I am the Chairman of Techweek’s Detroit…
Flower Day at Eastern Market Is Back
Every green-thumbed person’s favorite day is quickly approaching! Eastern Market’s 48th annual Flower Day event is next Sunday, May 18, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Stop by the market to pick up your favorite annuals, perennials, hanging baskets and…
SOLO Detroit: Stand Out Live Original
Opportunity Detroit caught up with clothing company, SOLO Detroit, and asked a few questions about their brand and the great city of Detroit.
Library Street Collective Presents Sam Friedman's "Easy"
Following a successful showing in New York City last month, New York’s Sam Friedman will bring his trademark work to Library Street Collective this Saturday for his first solo showing in Detroit.
How to Enjoy a Detroit Tigers Game for $100
I promise – you can make this great day happen with just one crisp Benjamin Franklin. From tickets and parking to food and souvenirs, here’s how you can go to a Tiger’s game at Comerica Park for $100 or less.
2 Women 4 Wheels Explores Detroit by Bike and Bus
Julie Funke may work in nonprofit finance, but her other passion – telling the story of what it’s like to navigate Detroit and southeast Michigan via bike and bus – piqued our interest here at Opportunity Detroit. Learn more about 2 Women 4 Wheels, the blog site she maintains with friend Melissa Damaschke, which talks about bus and bike adventures around the Motor City.