Features

Henry Ford in his first concept car, the Quadricycle

Can Detroit re-revolutionize the auto industry, or is Elon Musk beating us to it?

Kevin Krease Sunday, February 08, 2015

You'd think it was 1893 all over again, when a veritable 'mobility startup scene' was heating up all over the country. But is Detroit missing out on the action this time?

Downtown

How 'smart' is Michigan's electrical grid?

Nina Ignaczak Thursday, January 22, 2015

You may have a smart meter on your house, but what's so "smart" about it? We explore Michigan's foray into the "smart grid" and how it affects you.

Fellowship helps Detroiters find their way home

Walter Wasacz Thursday, January 22, 2015

They say you can't go home again, but three Detroit Revitalization Fellows have used their fellowship to get back to Michigan and do meaningful work in the city.

Midtown

Opinion: It's time to demystify the process of acquiring land in the city of Detroit

Jill Ferrari Thursday, January 22, 2015

To help inform Detroiters looking to acquire vacant land, The Greening of Detroit, Michigan Community Resources, and the Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights have collaborated in developing a series of workshops called "Land Forum."

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Detroit SOUP to celebrate fifth anniversary with party and fundraiser at Ford Field

Matthew Lewis Thursday, January 22, 2015

Since 2010, Detroit SOUP has hosted 90 dinners and awarded over $85,000 to Detroiters with ideas to improve their communities. On Feb. 15, SOUP celebrates its fifth anniversary with a party and fundraiser at Ford Field.

Downtown

Detroit City FC sells out stadium, wins third straight league match

DCFC Thursday, June 05, 2014

Le Rouge continues its march through the NPSL, tallying its third straight victory with a 1-0 win over Lansing United in front of a sell-out crowd of 3,112.

Downtown

New businesses and new life directions for two entrepreneurs in Detroit's "Zone 8" neighborhood

Aaron Mondry Thursday, June 05, 2014

A firefighter turned retailer and an ex-gang member turned author and bookstore owner are both starting businesses in Detroit's Zone 8 neighborhood. Aaron Mondry has the story.

Video: Playworks teaches kids how to play the right way

Cass Corridor Films Thursday, June 05, 2014

Resource-strapped schools have trouble providing recess in a way that is fun for kids and suplements academics. Playworks, a national nonprofit, has partnered with several Detroit schools to provide recess for kids that is fun, educational, and inclusive.

Southwest

Fear and loathing at Mackinac, or How I learned to stop worrying and love the Policy Conference

John Notarianni Thursday, June 05, 2014

Three-time Mackinac Policy Conference veteran John Notarianni gives us this reflection on the long, strange trip that was this year's conference.

Lessons learned from Mackinac(ish): Bringing it all back home

Matthew Lewis Thursday, June 05, 2014

ASSEMBLE@Mackinac(ish) was more than just a reaction to the Mackinac Policy Conference or a party in the woods. Matthew Lewis has this reflection on his experience with the diverse group of Detroiters that got together Up North last week.

Bringing the party into the public sphere: The Detroit-Berlin Connection recapped

Walter Wasacz Thursday, June 05, 2014

A weeklong learning experience based on the connection between the two capitals of electronic music -- Detroit and Berlin -- took place last week. For your reading pleasure, Walter Wasacz, a co-organizer of the Detroit-Berlin Connection, synthesizes some of the ideas generated during the event.

Midtown

Announcing Detroit Sound Conservancy's inaugural conference

Carleton S. Gholz Wednesday, May 21, 2014

On Friday, May 23, the Detroit Sound Conservancy will host its inaugural conference at the Main Branch of the Detroit Public Library. DSC founder Carleton Gholz tells us what to expect.

Midtown

Electric transmissions: Why London loves Detroit techno

ISKA Films and Cass Corridor Films Wednesday, May 21, 2014

From our London bureau, ISKA Films and Cass Corridor Films show us why Londoners can't get enough Detroit techno.

Breaking down city hall's bureaucracy at Open City's season finale

Aaron Mondry Wednesday, May 21, 2014

The 2013-2014 season of Open City concluded last week at Cliff Bell's, where a panel of city officials and a small business owner broke down the bureaucracy of city hall and discussed how to streamline licensing and permitting processes for Detroit businesses. Aaron Mondry has this recap.

Downtown

Over the river and through your speakers: AM 580 plays Motor City favorites

Glen Morren Sunday, May 18, 2014

From our Ontario bureau, Glen Morren has the backstory on CKWW, Motor City Favorites, an AM radio station that pumps out Detroit's hits of yesteryear at 580 KHz on the AM dial.