The Dig

Southwest Detroit institution Hygrade Deli is up for sale

Southwest Detroit’s beloved Hygrade Deli, known for its massive reubens, has been put up for sale, owner Stuart Litt said.

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Why every seller should stage their home — and how it’s done

Kristin Calvert stages hundreds of homes for sale with her firm Staged Detroit -- here's why it matters to buyers.

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How an east side land deal impacted a dispute over Moroun-owned land in southwest Detroit

The zoning dispute focused on a Moroun-owned property in southwest Detroit shows the impact of Michigan’s eminent domain law.

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Central Detroit Christian knows what their community needs most is affordable housing — so they’re building it

Central Detroit Christian, a nonprofit in the greater North End area, aims to triple its affordable housing portfolio in the…

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Can one event hold back progress on Belle Isle? These activists think so.

A 1980s bargain pitted Detroit Grand Prix advocates against residents who fear the race is destroying the island park.

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Detroit’s Community Benefits Ordinance could be strengthened. Do the changes give residents enough power?

The Detroit Community Benefits Ordinance was the first of its kind in the nation -- but critics say it still…

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She works in Detroit’s mortgage industry — but she could still barely get one for her own home

Banks are reluctant to offer mortgages on homes valued at less than $100,000. Detroit’s Black residents are paying the price.

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Big changes are in the works at Belle Isle, Detroit’s favorite park

From a world-class garden to habitat restoration, millions of dollars are being put into upgrades at Belle Isle in Detroit.

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Minutes from the train station, Ford Motor is radically redesigning its Dearborn campus. Almost no one has noticed.

There's a minor revolution underway at Ford, transforming the dowdy, car-choked campus of today into a modern, collaborative and green…

4 years ago

How Detroit’s borders were drawn — and why it matters

Detroit borders are infamously contentious, from Grosse Pointe barriers to 8 Mile's symbolism -- and we’re still experiencing the effects…

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