The corner of Wyandotte Avenue West and Patricia Road in the west end of Windsor, Ontario, is an odd nexus, a literal and figurative intersection between residence, commerce, international exchange, and industry. A 7-Eleven near the intersection serves a motley crew of patrons at all hours, not the least of which is a global assortment of university […]
A bright, yellow building stands against the surrounding silence of its east side neighborhood where much of the area seems frozen in time. On a spring day the sun beams down on the block surrounding Joe Ann’s Bar B-Q, bleaching out everything, but it seems to make the structure’s golden bricks glow. Established in 1951, […]
Fight night is back in Detroit and you can thank Thomas ‘Hitman’ Hearns, Hall of Fame boxing legend, and Jackie Kallen, known as the first lady of boxing. In conjunction with Ten Count Promotions, they will present the first Boxing in the D series on Saturday, June 23 at the Atheneum Suite Hotel, 100 Brush […]
You are never too old to win a gold medal, or a silver medal, or a bronze medal, or just to compete. That’s what more than 300 seniors, ages 50 and older, will prove when they show off their athletic prowess and baking and creative skills during the 34th annual Detroit Senior Olympics with a […]
Palmer Woods Music in Homes moves to the gardens (with a tour of home) for a special Father’s Day Weekend JazzFest. Here’s the schedule: Friday, June 15 with Planet D Nonet Salute to Billy Strayhorn (one of the most significant composers of the 20th century widely known for his work for Duke Ellington) and Saturday, […]
by Carrie Budzinski There are great family-friendly things to do in Detroit this Father’s Day weekend. Here is LittleGuide Detroit’s list of events. Friday, June 15: Grab a camping chair or spread your blanket on the lawn and enjoy Ratchet & Clank @ New Center Park’s Family Movie Night Friday, June 15 – Saturday, June […]
Detroit Police officers want to remind the city they don’t just patrol the community, they are a part of it. As part of their neighborhood outreach efforts, the Fourth Precinct Southwestern District’s “Family Fun Day” is making its annual return. Soda, hot dogs, face-painting, music and games are all part of the scheduled events and […]
Nine young emerging artists will have a pretty cool job this summer thanks to the Mint Artists Guild. The emerging artists, ages 15 to 21, will be paid to create original mosaic pieces for Detroit’s parks. Some of the nine peoples chosen worked for Mint last year and were invited them back, others were recommended […]
If you want to find out more about the water coming into your home or business check out the 2017 Water Quality Report from the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) and the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA). The report highlights the performance of DWSD and GLWA water professionals in delivering drinking water as well […]
Detroit native Delane Parnell’s bio reads a lot like a Hollywood movie. Born months after his father was murdered, he was raised in the care of a family friend, who struggled with drug addiction, while his mother scrambled for stability. In spite of his challenging start in life, Parnell was ambitious and determined. By age […]