The partnership between Emagine Entertainment and rapper Big Sean to establish a movie theater in Detroit has been a subject of interest and speculation. Initially planned to open in 2020, the project encountered delays due to the pandemic and other challenges. Despite these setbacks, the development has made significant progress, with construction underway in Detroit’s...
The University of Michigan’s Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project, which has provided assistance to almost 700 small businesses since its inception in 2016, has recently relocated to the Ross School of Business from its previous location at the Ford School of Public Policy. According to Christie Ayotte Baer, managing director of DNEP, the relocation enhances the...
Prosecutors presented compelling evidence during a court hearing related to the murder of Samantha Woll, a prominent Jewish leader in metro Detroit. This evidence included phone records and a jacket stained with Woll’s blood. The suspect charged with killing Woll, Michael Jackson-Bolanos, appeared in court for the preliminary examination. A suspect has been apprehended several...
The city of Detroit recently experienced a significant flooding event, triggered by a combination of a water main break and a vehicle crashing into a fire hydrant. This incident has resulted in extensive water damage, road closures, and disruptions to the daily life of the city’s residents. The flooding was initiated by a vehicular accident...
As winter intensifies in Metro Detroit, the chilling cold presents a serious threat, particularly hypothermia. Hypothermia, a medical emergency occurring when your body loses heat faster than it can produce heat, causing a dangerously low body temperature, is a significant concern during Detroit’s harsh winters. To combat this threat, the city has set up warming...
A Detroit-area rapper, Supa Emcee, is currently facing charges after allegedly stabbing his wife to death. Supa Emcee, who had a scene cut from the movie 8 Mile, is now at the center of a tragic and shocking incident. According to local network WDIV, a suspect named Jimmie Brown has been accused of brutally stabbing...
The Metro Detroit housing market is exhibiting a paradoxical trend: while home sales are falling, prices continue to rise. This phenomenon, observed in December 2023 and into early 2024, poses intriguing questions about the dynamics of the local real estate market. Declining Home Sales In December 2023, Metro Detroit experienced an 8.5% year-over-year drop in...
The 2024 Detroit Policy Conference recently centered on a critical issue facing Michigan: its population crisis. This blog aims to dissect the discussions and solutions proposed at the conference, offering a comprehensive understanding of the state’s demographic challenges and the pathways to rejuvenation. The Core Issues Public Transportation as a Catalyst for Growth: The conference...
As the winter season unfolds, Detroit’s snow removal policy becomes a topic of significant interest to residents and businesses alike. The city has a well-defined and thorough strategy to ensure safe and passable roads during snowy conditions. This article aims to elucidate the various facets of Detroit’s snow removal policy, highlighting the steps taken by...
The recent news of the Detroit Lions’ substantial increase in season ticket prices for the 2024 season has understandably sparked a mix of emotions among fans. However, upon closer examination, there are compelling reasons to justify this decision. This article aims to explore these reasons, offering a different perspective on why this price hike might...