News from Detroit

Stroh's to once again be brewed in Detroit

Crain's Detroit Business Wednesday, June 29, 2016

On June 8, Brew Detroit got label approval to brew Stroh's Pilsner, the first time the Detroit-founded company will have its signature beer made here in over 30 years.

Emerging leaders convene to talk #solutionsjournalism

Metromode Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Metromode convened a group of emerging leaders to help advance solutions journalism on metro Detroit's most pressing issues. Here's what they had to say, and here's your opportunity to weigh in.

Build Institute hits road with Build Bazaars pop-ups and Open City forums

Model D Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Build Institute is hosting a number of Build Bazaars pop-up marketplaces and Open City small business forums across the city this summer.

Lake Brothers Beer Co. begins brewing lagers in Corktown

Model D Wednesday, June 29, 2016

The brothers-in-law duo that started Lake Brothers Beer Co. believe their lager could be the Midwest's regional beer of choice.

Retail Boot Camp accepting applications for next session

Model D Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Budding entrepreneurs hoping to learn more about how to open their own brick-and-mortar locations are in luck.

Detroit entrepreneurs have until July 1 to apply for Motor City Match

Model D Wednesday, June 29, 2016

The small business competition awards grant funding, design and technical support, and landlord-tenant match-making assistance.

Cycling, sushi, and more: June development news round-up

Model D Wednesday, June 29, 2016

It's been another busy month for development news in the city. Let's catch up on some of the biggest stories from the past four weeks.

Cleveland's bus rapid transit system could be a model for Detroit

Detroit Free Press Wednesday, June 29, 2016

For those wondering what bus rapid transit might look like in SE Michigan, look to Cleveland, which has had a BRT line since 2008.

Group seeks to reactivate Corktown park

Model D Wednesday, June 29, 2016

The Activating Dean Savage Memorial Park campaign is hoping to raise $55,000 to renovate the underutilized park.

Demand still far outstripping supply in Detroit's greater downtown rental market

The Detroit Free Press Sunday, June 12, 2016

In an analysis of greater downtown Detroit's rental market, the Detroit Free Press estimates that for 2016, 700 new units are set to open by the end of the summer. And the ones that have already opened are at or near 100 percent capacity.

New beverage director to accompany Rock City Eatery's move to Midtown

Model D Sunday, June 12, 2016

A few crucial things will be different for Rock City Eatery when it moves to its new location on Woodward Avenue.

Prestigious fellowship for founder of Building Hugger demonstrates the firm's growth

Model D Sunday, June 12, 2016

Amy Swift never takes a day off from her preservation-focused construction firm Building Hugger. But a fellowship with the Tory Birch Foudation was too good to pass up.

Summer program at downtown YMCA teaches teens about media arts

Y Arts Detroit Sunday, June 12, 2016

The Y Media Works Summer Institute gives campers the opportunity to learn from local media talent and produce their own film ideas.

70 units in 30 days: Forest Arms redevelopment fills up fast in Midtown

Model D Wednesday, June 01, 2016

The Forest Arms apartment building in Midtown is going to accept its first tenants since 2008. And after opening the building up to the market, it reached full capacity in just 30 days.

Corktown Farmers' Market returns this week

Model D Wednesday, June 01, 2016

Organizers see the return of the market as an assertion of Corktown being the premier local food neighborhood the city.

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