This week in Detroit: are you looking to safely get out of the house and actually schedule a few events to look forward to on your calendar? We remain in the midst of a pandemic, safety is the priority as we practice safe distancing, yet
Everyone knows of the YMCA thanks to The Village People, but the exercise and community center has a history in Detroit that long predates the famous disco group, as well as some things that made Detroit famous like Henry Ford and the long since closed
Detroit is coming back. Every day that passes seems to bring something new to the city-wide canvas of small businesses and restaurants. Now, during the pandemic and as the Black Lives Matter Movement continues to surge, Detroitisit has decided to take a closer look into
The summer of 2020 looks pretty different. Due to COVID-19, traditions such as flights, going to summer concerts, and watching fireworks are canceled. But, this doesn’t mean it’s impossible to enjoy the summer. Make it fun to try new things and make new traditions –
“One man’s trash is another man’s treasure,” or so goes the old saying. And if you need proof, just ask Debbie Mielewski, the senior technical leader at Ford Motor Co.’s Sustainable Materials Research lab. The 34-year Ford veteran is a caffeine junkie, she readily admits, but
In a few short weeks, people around Michigan will vote in the August Primary election as part of a race that encompasses many local and hyperlocal positions. But, while not featuring high profile races like the vote for president, the August election is an essential
The bell on the door jingles as you step into the shop. Aromas of fresh roasted coffee, spiced teas, and warming baked goods filter through your mask. Your lips, though hidden beneath fabric, curve into a smile in response, combatting the discomfort and the unfamiliarity
Governor Gretchen Whitmer officially announced the formation of the Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME), naming Trevor Pawl as the state’s Chief Mobility Officer. The newly established office will work across the state with governmental bodies, academia and the private sector to enhance Michigan’s
Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the MI Safe Schools Return to School Roadmap that outlines a number of safety protocols schools will need to follow before reopening in the Fall. On top of the roadmap, Whitmer also signed Executive Order 2020-142, which will provide a structure
Despite the pandemic lockdowns that impacted most of the U.S. over the last few months, automotive sales remained stronger than many had first feared. Dealers, it turns out, got creative, and found ways to keep moving the metal, even for customers huddling at home. Chances are
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