The Nain Rouge, French for the red dwarf or red gnome is a mythological creature, who according to urban lore first attacked Detroit settler Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac in 1701. After the attack a curse was placed on Cadillac, and ironically soon after the encounter Cadillac lost all his fortunes. Some legends view the red … Continue Reading →
Thought we’d share this piece by Detroit News columnist Marney Rich Keenan on Alex Pereira, a real estate developer who refurbishes homes “after children’s stories that Pereira said reflects the enthusiasm and positive vibe from the city’s comeback.” Pereira’s work is brightening Detroit’s blighted streets one home at a time.
Detroit’s Winter Blast is here again. The outdoor festival takes place today through Sunday right in the heart of downtown. Campus Martius will have ice sculptures, music stages, food, a snow slide, a dog sled and even a new Zip line. The News did a quick little preview, which you can watch here. One thing is … Continue Reading →
Happy Monday! We thought we’d share this great little post on Belle Isle and its future from “The Toast.” This former Detroiter, now New Yorker, takes her son to the island while they’re in town. Her experience is a refreshing look at Detroit’s past and its future, which might not include all the elements of … Continue Reading →
This article was written by Samantha Szeszulski, Second Year Challenge Detroit Fellow As a city that has for so long been dependent on the automobile, Detroit will need to change its focus to continue to grow as a desirable and thriving city. After graduating with my Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the metro-Detroit based Lawrence … Continue Reading →
As the weather has changed these past couple weeks, I have observed the gamut of coats, vests, and jackets. Many were very fashionable with fur accents, or have been fully furred. When joking with friends from other states, they always joke about “Detroiters and their furs.” This prompted me to think about Detroit’s fur history. … Continue Reading →
Anyone who knows me, knows I am ALWAYS cold, and when the weather breaks, I turn into hibernation-mode. You can easily see me wearing many layers under a bubble coat, along with hat, gloves and boots. So, you can imagine my initial thoughts after being asked to sleep outside in MICHIGAN, in NOVEMBER! After some mental … Continue Reading →
Not that anyone cares about MY wedding, but I happen to be working very hard planning my upcoming nuptials, and working even harder to make it as “Detroit” as possible. I suspect there are other brides, or future brides, out there who would like to know about my struggles, my successes, and maybe some pointers … Continue Reading →
9. The Grocery Options Yes, the grocery options. You might have heard that Detroit doesn’t have grocery stores…well that’s simply not true. There are 100+ full-service grocery stores in Detroit including 5 within 3 miles of where I live and that doesn’t even count Eastern Market (the largest historic open-air market in the country). In … Continue Reading →
6. Walkability (and Bikeability) Yes, it’s possible to walk in the Motor City. I moved downtown 11 years ago and haven’t driven to work since. I can walk to reasons 1 – 5: Bars & Restaurants, Sporting events, Campus Martius, the Riverwalk and the Theater District. Plus if you haven’t noticed bicycling in Detroit is … Continue Reading →
