Governor Gretchen Whitmer centered bipartisan unity and the passage of her pandemic relief plan in her State of the State address last night. The plan, which would work to boost vaccination efforts, aid businesses and reopen schools for in-person learning, faces opposition from the Republican-led
On January 28th, Techno artist and Detroit native Drummer B plans to debut his latest project, A.O.A. (Age of Aquarius), to help raise donations for Belle Isle Aquarium, which has been forced close due to COVID-19. The performance will begin at 6 p.m. and is
Pizza Hut is integrating Detroit into its menu nationwide. Whether you have lived in Detroit all of your life or you have just recently moved to the Motor City, if you've tried it, you know Detroit-style pizza lives up to its reputation. The restaurant chain is
A new Snarkitecture-designed gallery is coming to Detroit. Library Street Collective, which specializes in the presentation of contemporary art with a focus on artists who have pushed the boundaries of a traditional medium, is colliding with the famous Snarkitecture studio, which searches for the unknown, creating
Fat Tuesday is right around the corner! This means Detroit City Distillery’s limited-edition, highly-praised, Pączki Day Vodka will be available next week, beginning February 1. Bottles of the craft polish potato vodka distilled with dozens of raspberry pączki from the historic New Palace Bakery of
Welcome to a new episode of Detroit Is THIS, a podcast hosted by Ivana Kalafatic, founder of Detroitisit. The show follows thought leaders, community change agents, makers, innovators, and entrepreneurs as they share their personal and professional stories. Through these conversations, we’ll explore opportunities and solutions
Public spaces in neighborhoods have been found to be vital stimulants for thriving communities. They provide a place to gather, exercise, meet new people, and even spur support for surrounding businesses in the area. As a city on the rise, it seems Detroit knows this
Detroit photographer Noah Stephens grew up in Highland Park “which some people consider a stepchild of Detroit” he says, eventually moving to the city of Detroit after graduating from Michigan State University. The Detroit photographer Noah Stephens grew up in Highland Park “which some people
Detroit native, Alexander Vlachos, is the creator and mastermind behind the Greater Impact House emerging in Detroit in 2021. The project takes a unique perspective to supporting artistic freedom. The project is geared towards established artists that are focused on creating artwork and music without
In an effort to boost Michigan's COVID recovery, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the ambitious Michigan COVID Recovery Plan. The recovery plan aims to focus on vaccine distribution, economic recovery, schools and more. “To help grow and strengthen our economy, we must provide crucial support for our families,
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