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This season, shop Detour’s holiday market — and Keep. Detroit. Local.
Michigan extends COVID-19 restrictions with limits to indoor dining and gatherings
The “pause” puts limits on in-person learning and businesses including restaurants, bars, theaters, bowling alleys, and casinos, which will be
Chandra Baker won a seat on Michigan’s 3rd Circuit Court. But first, she lost it.
Chandra Baker described her experience running for judge of Michigan’s 3rd Judicial Circuit Court in Detroit bluntly. “Many people did
18 gifts you can buy online from Detroit artisans and makers
There are plenty of great shops and artisans around Detroit selling handmade gifts that you can purchase with the click
Amid Michigan’s record-breaking turnout, less than .5% of absentee ballots were rejected for easily avoided errors
Amid Michigan’s record-breaking November turnout, there was a smaller share of rejected absentee ballots than in the primary.
Putting Detroit’s vote count errors in context
Yes, 70% of Detroit’s absentee voter counting boards were out of balance -- but what does that really mean?
This holiday season, shop for gifts at Detroit’s Black-owned businesses
Black-owned businesses across Detroit are doing everything in their power to keep the doors open safely and welcome customers for
A Detroit artist couple tried their hand at home construction, and the results are quietly stunning
The North Corktown home was built by Dorota and Steve Coy, artists who are best known for their conceptual project
For one-of-a-kind gifts, shop Detroit’s vintage boutiques
Detroit holiday shopping, vintage edition: find sustainable, budget-friendly and stylish gifts guaranteed to stand apart.
25 places to shop for Detroit food and drink gifts
From Detroit Dough to Detroit Vineyards, the options are endless for delicious food and drink gifts made locally.