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We spotlight the best (safe) things to do around Detroit, with a focus on connection, creativity and community. Yes, even in 2020.

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Detour Detroit has officially joined forces with Outlier Media to help grow the future of independent local journalism in Detroit
Detour is thrilled to announce the launch of the Detroit Development Tracker, a tool to better understand real estate development
Many older residents in Detroit's Islandview neighborhood, currently experiencing an influx of investment, have endured living in crumbling homes year
From the aquarium to the zoo, and everything in between.
Detroit’s community gardeners have reactivated vacant lots across the city. Some emerging ownership models would help them preserve their investment.
Auburn Hills City Council voted to opt out of SMART bus service in 2023, even as Oakland County pursues more
The new Detroit parking app promised lots of new features, but it's causing plenty of headaches for users.
Residents in and around North Rosedale Park scored a rare victory when Detroit denied an asphalt company's proposal for a
Detroit-based McClure's Pickles took a page out of the attorney advertising handbook for their parody billboard.
Trees play a crucial role in helping people stay cool in the summer months -- but Detroit lacks "tree equity."
What to do this week and in February in Detroit: cozy up at a film, take a sushi class or
I’ve tried different methods to help me relax and destress – some work for me and some don't, but they’re
Detour Detroit has officially joined forces with Outlier Media to help grow the future of independent local journalism in Detroit
Detour is thrilled to announce the launch of the Detroit Development Tracker, a tool to better understand real estate development
Many older residents in Detroit's Islandview neighborhood, currently experiencing an influx of investment, have endured living in crumbling homes year
From the aquarium to the zoo, and everything in between.
Detroit’s community gardeners have reactivated vacant lots across the city. Some emerging ownership models would help them preserve their investment.
Auburn Hills City Council voted to opt out of SMART bus service in 2023, even as Oakland County pursues more
The new Detroit parking app promised lots of new features, but it's causing plenty of headaches for users.
Residents in and around North Rosedale Park scored a rare victory when Detroit denied an asphalt company's proposal for a
Detroit-based McClure's Pickles took a page out of the attorney advertising handbook for their parody billboard.
Trees play a crucial role in helping people stay cool in the summer months -- but Detroit lacks "tree equity."
What to do this week and in February in Detroit: cozy up at a film, take a sushi class or
I’ve tried different methods to help me relax and destress – some work for me and some don't, but they’re