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A revelatory new photography exhibition illustrates the dignity of Detroiters at work and rest

In the exhibition “Russ Marshall: Detroit Photographs, 1958-2008,” now on view at the Detroit Institute of Arts, the artist’s life-long…

4 years ago

Gary Peters wins Michigan Senate race

The democratic incumbent, who was up against Republican challenger John James, will return to the Senate to serve his second…

4 years ago

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

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

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

Detroit nature walks aren’t just for birders — they’re a way to explore the quieter side of the city

Empty roads, canals and bridges are among Melissa McLeod’s favorite spots to look for birds. From the slow-moving canals of…

4 years ago

More than 40 of Detroit’s Black-owned businesses that deserve your dollars [UPDATED]

If you’re looking for ways to diversify your shopping, promote equity through your wallet and support businesses that look like…

4 years ago

The oppressive history of curfews in Detroit

Historian Jamon Jordan traces the roots of Detroit's protest curfews to a Black uprising in 1833.

4 years ago

Amid protests, Detroit Bail Project keeps fighting to change a broken system

"We are trying to end the systemic racism that has been happening for so long and trying to create real…

4 years ago

Dearborn’s Ramadan lights may get switched off, but a bright tradition is just beginning

More than 150 people participated in the first year of the Ramadan Lights Challenge — and the winning displays are…

4 years ago

How a legacy Black-owned business adapted to serve Detroit mourners during an epidemic

After 74 years in Detroit, MAYS Multimedia is a go-to printer for obituaries and memorial programs. That hasn't changed --…

5 years ago