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Detour Detroit joining with Outlier Media to grow the future of independent local journalism in Detroit

Detour Detroit has officially joined forces with Outlier Media to help grow the future of independent local journalism in Detroit together....

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The Detroit Development Tracker is now live – explore the map to see what’s being built in our city

Detour is thrilled to announce the launch of the Detroit Development Tracker, a tool to better understand real estate development in the city....

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‘Take a deep breath’ before using Detroit’s new parking app, says city parking director

The new Detroit parking app promised lots of new features, but it's causing plenty of headaches for users. ...

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How a group of Detroit neighbors took on an asphalt plant

Residents in and around North Rosedale Park scored a rare victory when Detroit denied an asphalt company's proposal for a new plant....

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The McClure’s Pickles brothers are not lawyers, no matter what the billboards suggest

Detroit-based McClure's Pickles took a page out of the attorney advertising handbook for their parody billboard. ...

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What to do this week in Detroit: Carole King musical, Detroit Cobras, superhero book club and more

Here are the best events around Detroit for the week of Jan. 5, from a Carole King musical to a comic book club gathering. ...

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Help build the Detroit Development Tracker

In 2022, Detour will launch the Detroit Development Tracker, a tool for residents to understand changes in their neighborhoods -- and we need your help....

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The Joe Louis Greenway could transform Detroit. What about the neighborhoods around it?

Midwest Detroit residents hope the Joe Louis Greenway will catalyze positive changes that stretch beyond the path’s boundaries and onto their own blocks. ...

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A new generation of Detroit techno artists is pushing the genre forward in its birthplace

Techno, the musical genre birthed in Detroit, is all grown up -- and being pushed forward by a new generation of artists....

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Pope Francis Center provides lifeline for those experiencing homelessness during pandemic

The Pope Francis Center offers meals, laundry and showers, with Detroit guests in need increasing to 170-200 people a day during the pandemic. ...

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