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Get ready for The Blend, a Detroit digital magazine for women launching in June

Detour is teaming up with Detroit Women's Leadership Network to deliver essential information to help women grow, connect, learn, achieve and become the best versions...

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A food lover’s guide to curbside pickup in the Detroit area

Social distancing doesn't mean you have to miss out on fresh seafood, melt-in-your-mouth cookies, mile-high sandwiches and more....

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Michigan has a plan to prevent thousands of evictions — rent relief for landlords

With some 75,000 eviction cases pending, housing advocates worry the funding is just a drop in the bucket of what's needed to keep people in...

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An A to Z guide to Belle Isle, the ‘Jewel of Detroit’

From the aquarium to the zoo, and everything in between....

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Why ‘The Strip’ on Belle Isle is a cultural touchstone for Detroiters

Don Melson recalls hanging out at “The Strip” like it was yesterday....

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Belle Isle’s best spots, according to someone who knows the island like it’s his job

Karis Floyd knows the ins-and-outs of Belle Isle and shares some of his top recommendations on where to hike, fish and find some peace and...

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Michigan bars must close indoor seating under Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s latest order

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday said she was closing indoor seating in bars in parts of the state, including a city with a bar...

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Here’s what it’s like to be a Black woman volunteering at Metro Detroit parks

Tamika Jaja would rather focus on learning the names of native insects than being distracted by how she may be perceived by others, but knows...

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Detroit protester struck by cop car says police presence at marches is about power, not keeping the peace

Video of an officer driving through the crowd as people screamed Sunday night circulated on social media and sparked national headlines....

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Hey Michigan: How are we doing, really?

The pandemic has created enduring mental health struggles -- but it’s also exposed ways we could reimagine our system of care....

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Danielle North: The truth I never wanted to tell my Black sons

"The truth is, I’ve consciously allowed my children to live a lie."...

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Your definitive guide to Detroit’s virtual events

With large indoor events still off the menu, we’ve rounded up the best discussion series, workshops, classes, performances and more from Detroit’s culture creators....

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