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Support, outreach winning combo for DC Futbol Club

Matthew Lewis Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Oh, yeah, and the team is none too shabby either, just capturing its regular season championship with an 11-0-1 record. Matthew Lewis was on the pitch screaming "goal!" at the team's recent victory over Buffalo.

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Detroit Regional City talk recapped

Walter Wasacz Friday, July 12, 2013

The Detroit Institute of Arts was host to a stimulating panel discussion on regionalism -- a vitally important cog in the future of the city. Walter Wasacz brought his notebook, Oren Goldenberg his video camera.

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Mike Kelley's last homecoming

Nicole Rupersburg Friday, June 28, 2013

International art star Mike Kelley's final work is a gift to Detroit and the region that inspired and informed his career, from Destroy All Monsters in the 1970s to the end of his life in Los Angeles. Requiem by Nicole Rupersburg.

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Opinion: Heart of Midtown threatened by widening of I-94

Tommy O'Flynn Friday, June 28, 2013

The expressway would be expanded from six lanes to 10, and a two-lane continuous service drive would be added in each direction. In total, the author points out, I-94 would grow from six lanes to 14 lanes in width.

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City kids: 826michigan expands tutoring, creative writing programs into Detroit

Melinda Clynes Friday, June 28, 2013

The nonprofit has been working with three Detroit schools -- University Prep, Amelia Earhart Elementary School, and Bunche Elementary School -- since February. The program caters to specific student needs at each school. Melinda Clynes reports.

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The Art of Neighborhood Innovation recapped

Walter Wasacz Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Artists skilled at community and business development were our panelists at this standing room only event at one of MOCAD's largest galleries. Just for you, Cass Corridor Films and Walter Wasacz were there to report it all.

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Freshwater Metropolis in words and pictures: More than a concept

Matthew Lewis and Doug Coombe Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Now here's a two-for-one treat for our growing blue/green Detroit infrastructure readership: a springtime feature by project editor Matthew Lewis on rain gardens and an equally springy slideshow by photographer Doug Coombe.

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City kids: Community partnerships, creative classes

Amy Kuras Tuesday, April 30, 2013

More than 4,000 Detroit kids each year get the benefit of a strong arts education thanks to the College for Creative Studies. Amy Kuras goes into the classroom to see students excited about learning. Marvin Shaouni gets the pictures.

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