Six Ways to Make Your Museum Visit Fun for Kids
Are your kids a little too cool to enjoy a Saturday or Sunday morning at the museum? Would you rather get them out of the house and give them a well-needed break from the TV, iPad or whatever gadget is…
IndyCar Returns to Detroit's Belle Isle - Are You Coming?
More than $7 million in improvements have been made to Detroit’s Belle Isle since 2007. Those improvements will be on full display this weekend as the Chevrolet Indy Dual in Detroit Presented by Quicken Loans returns to the D.
A Sweet Interview with Good Cakes and Bakes
Interview with April Anderson, Owner of Good Cakes and Bakes April Anderson, the owner of Good Cakes and Bakes, navigates the Detroit baking community with beauty, brains and talent. She obtained her bachelor’s of science from Spelman College in Atlanta,…
Midtown's Best Outdoor Dining Spots
With the weather warming up, it’s the perfect season to enjoy an ice cold beverage outdoors. Here are a few top spots to soak in the sun and grab a drink in Midtown. The Bronx Bar (4476 2nd Ave., Detroit,…
Neighborhood Spotlight: Eastern Market
Besides everyone’s favorite Saturday market, a growing crop of galleries, print shops, food spots and market events is making Eastern Market a hot spot for housing. The Lowdown This unique destination offers bustling market days, quiet weeknights and a central…
Inside Detroit Social Entrepreneurship
Social entrepreneurship is the process of pursuing innovative solutions to social problems. Each month, a small group of impactful thought leaders spend about an hour discussing their solutions to Detroit’s social challenges. During April’s meeting, I got to hear about…
Movement 2014 Preview
It’s Memorial Day weekend here in Detroit, and that can only mean two things: the unofficial start to summer and Movement weekend. Since its inception in 2006, Movement has established itself as one of the top electronic music festivals in…
The Detroit Tigers 2014 Negro Leagues Weekend Celebration
It’s going to be a special weekend for your Detroit Tigers. Friday, May 23 marks the beginning of the Detroit Tigers 2014 Negro Leagues Weekend Celebration! Check out all the great things happening this weekend at the Opportunity Blog!
Interview with THRIFT On The AVE Co-Owners
THRIFT on the AVE (TOTA) is a partnership between husband and wife Christopher and TaNisha Prater. This engaging couple combined their fashion perspectives to complete the look and vision of THRIFT on the AVE. TOTA is a chic and sophisticated…