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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 of themselves.

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 -- even as funerals do.

Dear Detroit small business owners: You’re open. We’re here to help.

Today, we are launching Detour’s Keep Detroit Local program, a member-supported promotion for small businesses impacted by COVID-19.

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.

Detroit’s population was still slowly shrinking in 2019

That's part of why there's so much riding on the 2020 Census.

12 ways to feel sunny this week in Detroit

Keep bumping that techno. Sip wine with the stars. Test your trivia knowledge. Head to the drive-in (popcorn included)!

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 glorious.

9 things we’re missing from Detroit’s Movement Festival right now

"The energy that happens during that festival is purely electric."

COVID-19 was Michigan’s leading cause of death in April, over heart disease and cancer

The coronavirus was the leading single cause of death in Michigan in April — ahead of heart disease and cancer — with 2,386 deaths.

13 ways to keep the good vibes going in Detroit during the pandemic

Find ways to get a break from your typical 'rona routine with these 13 ideas.

Should you have to pay rent during a pandemic?

Michigan activists are pressing Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to cancel rent and other housing payments as the state’s eviction moratorium is set to expire.

Belle Isle crowds raise questions about closing the park, but Detroiters need open spaces more than ever

The island is more than a favorite recreation spot -- it's one of the most important Black public spaces in the country.

Volunteer chefs prepare hot meals at the soup kitchen in Muslim Center in Detroit.

Services are on hold at this Detroit mosque during coronavirus crisis, but their soup kitchen still feeds families of all...

Though Ramadan traditions have been challenged by stay-at-home precautions, the Muslim Center is making iftar meals to-go -- and serving more people than ever.

13 ways to keep moving forward, with help from Detroit creators

The "can't stop, won't stop" mentality seems to be driving workers, parents and so many others to continue pushing forward during the COVID-19 outbreak. Here are some activities to keep your energy and spirits up.

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