General Motors hosted a scavenger hunt throughout Detroit to showcase the revitalization of Detroit to 29 of its interns last Thursday. Teams of two to three interns and a GM representative rode in a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu or Cruze vehicle and completed different tasks throughout the city to earn a previously specified number of points. … Continue Reading →
For the past few months, I’ve wrestled with the idea of writing this post. A few months ago, I read a piece written by Nolan Finley titled, “Where are the black people?” The editorial took a look at black involvement in Detroit’s booming developments. At first, I have to admit – and with no shade … Continue Reading →
This video explores things to see and do in Midtown Detroit. Check out a map of all of the places highlighted in this video: bit.ly/dvoiceinmidtown. Do you know another great place we should explore in Detroit? Let us know by posting on our DVoice page on Facebook, or by tweeting at us @DVoiceBlog on Twitter. … Continue Reading →
I LOVE Detroit. I love the revitalized neighborhoods, I love the support of business owners, and I love that this city is making a huge comeback. That said, as new stores open and retail begins to roll back in, I can’t help but notice we are missing the most important consumers: the middle class. Now … Continue Reading →
Do you think you’ve been to every bar or restaurant downtown? Join the Detroit Experience Factory’s (DXF) Checklist Challenge and see what you’ve been missing! Starting today, DXF is bringing back the Checklist Challenge to inspire you to experience the 303 bars and restaurants on DXF’s Downtown Bars and Restaurants checklist (view and download the … Continue Reading →
On the heels of Thrillist.com releasing their picks for Detroit’s 11 best new restaurants of 2014, Detroiters have more than a few options for their next night out. The restaurant scene in Detroit has really taken off the past coule years and regardless of what your taste buds crave there’s sure to be something that … 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 →
This past Friday, I spent the evening in Detroit. As the night progressed I realized that I was having the PERFECT night. There is so much to do in Detroit these days, and if you’re lucky enough, Bruce Weber will have the same plans. The night began at Willy’s & Shinola. Willy’s Detroit is the newest … Continue Reading →
As a lifelong Detroiter who has been living downtown for 11 years, I’ve found it amazing what you discover when you walk everywhere and get out of your routine, especially when it comes to places to eat and drink. There are new businesses that have just opened and older joints that have been around for … Continue Reading →
