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Freep: News expected soon on Woodward rail

Take a look at our News item today on developments in the M1 story and also take a peek at this, another report from the Detroit Free Press. An excerpt: Project supporters were given 60 days to address...

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Live Downtown, Live Midtown programs not slowing down

Nearly 700 young workers have already taken advantage of the Live Downtown and Live Midtown program. That's a good number for an initiative that was launched just last year. But more would jump at the...

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D:hive grows BUILD program as demand for classes spikes

D:hive's BUILD program for aspiring entrepreneurs is experiencing a spike in demand, prompting the nonprofit to add a third class and look at adding another class in Hamtramck. The BUILD program hosts...

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Moosejaw opens downtown pop-up store, hopes to make it permanent

The biggest retail store of the current trend of pop-up retailers has surfaced downtown. Detroit, say hello to Moosejaw. The offbeat outdoor outfitter has opened a temporary location, commonly known as...

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Somerset’s CityLoft returns to Hudson block in downtown Detroit

Pop-up retailers have become "the new black" for holiday shopping in downtown Detroit, and more retail is on the way. CityLoft, an assortment of more than 40 stores from The Somerset Collection in...

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Detroit Venture Partners expands staff, start-up portfolio

Two years ago, Detroit Venture Partners launched with the aim to recreate downtown Detroit into a tech hub filled with startups, entrepreneurs and investors. What is now arguably the most aggressive VC...

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Detroit shines at Accelerate Michigan Competition

Organizers behind the Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition planned to use downtown Detroit as backdrop for the Great Lakes State's emerging new economy. It worked. Downtown Detroit's...

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Woodward rapid transit pushes forward with RTA, community meetings

The options for traveling up and down Woodward Avenue are about to grow significantly. The Michigan State Senate recently passed a series of bills that would establish a regional transit authority that...

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December 17: The Salvation Army, Two James Spirits, Market Studio Kitchen and...

This is the holiday season, and it’s time for giving. This includes, giving of your time, talents and treasures to the community. Listen to stories of those who give back to Detroit every day on...

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U of D Mercy Law School turns old fire station into law clinic

The University of Detroit Mercy has finished work on the new home for its law school clinics, turning a century-old fire dept building into a top-of-the-line office space. The university's School of...

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