by Steve Palackdharry Though he cannot afford a car of his own as he rebuilds his life, Burney Cochran works as a delivery driver. Every weekday he takes the long bus rides between his apartment in southwest Detroit and Wolverine Solutions Group on the east side. Working for Wolverine, Burney drives about 90 miles on […]
Sunday dinner is a long-established tradition in countless American households, and now a downtown Detroit small business is inviting the community to its version of the favorite family meal. House of Pure Vin recently announced its “Last Sunday Supper Pure Vin Experience” series, welcoming the city to enjoy creations by local chefs, combined with wine […]
When local residents hear the phrase “Detroit versus everybody” a few things might come to mind. One could be the famed song by Detroit rappers and singers like Eminem, Big Sean and Dej Loaf. Another might be the t-shirt brand started in the city. But “Detroit versus everybody” could also describe the mentality of those […]
Trips across the border are part of Robert Lewis’ normal routine. As a truck driver for Moore Transport, he often finds himself traveling between Ohio and destinations in Canada that aren’t well known to the average city dweller. Sometimes Lewis travels so far north, “You don’t see deer crossings, you see moose crossings,” he says. […]
If you still haven’t had enough figure skating with the Olympics, don’t despair. We want to remind you Detroit will host the 2019 U.S. Figure Skating Championships, Jan. 19-27. Why did they choose Detroit? Our city is recognized as a skating epicenter – a place that has launched some of the greats, such as 2014 […]
Jazz, classical and world music will fill the rooms of a 1927 historic Tudor Revival home in Palmer Woods as the neighborhood celebrates Black History Month with a concert on Saturday, Feb. 24. It starts at 8:00 p.m. and there is a free educational concert for children from 5-6:00 p.m. The Barefield Sextet will perform […]
Join the most meatless meet-up in the city. “V313,” a gathering described as “Detroit’s Premier Vegan Celebration,” is set to kick off from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. March 8 inside Eastern Market Shed No. 5. Featuring music, comedy, games and other activities, the event invites metro Detroiters interested in exploring, or already participating in, […]
If cupid doesn’t shoot the arrow of love your way and you find yourself without that special someone this Valentine’s Day, here’s your opportunity to be creative. Try something different. I want you to be your OWN Valentine! Shower yourself with love. Stop criticizing yourself. Praise yourself instead: “I am a work of art” Give yourself […]
With the new Marvel Black Panther film on the horizon, some may wonder what it is about. Others may be curious as to why it shares a name with the political group of the 60s and 70s. Consider this a simple crash course to impress all your friends after you catch it in the theater. […]
If you’re an art lover and want to check out the raw “art underground” in Detroit head out to Saint Andrews Hall on February 14. You might just find the perfect Valentine’s Day gift while you’re there. The event is RAW Detroit’s Envision show. RAW expects about 65 local artists to participate. All of them […]