This might make a lot of you feel old, but it’s been 30 years since “E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial” opened in theaters. For those of us who remember seeing it when it first came...
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Destination 313: U-Haul is Joining the DVangelist Community!
Detroit news/talk radio station, WJR has created a weekly talk show, Destination 313 dedicated to showcasing Detroit gems and creating discussion about Detroit’s...
Proposed Woodward Avenue Streetcar Project
Woodward Avenue circa 1910 The city of Detroit is going through some very positive changes right now—and public transportation is on the community's list of things to improve....
TGIF Detroit! Weekend Fun for Everyone
TGIF DETROIT!!! Weather for this weekend doesn't look all that bad... Another week has gone by and hopefully we all accomplished our goals. Remember to stay positive and...
AMERCO Real Estate Expands U-Haul Self-Storage Operations with the Purchase of the Nabisco Building in Detroit’s New Center
U-Haul Moving and Storage of Detroit DETROIT — (Aug. 16, 2012) AMERCO Real Estate today announced that it has expanded the U-Haul network of self-storage locations with its...
What’s Happening in New Center?
It’s hump day, and by this evening the week will be more than half over. If you were looking for any excuse to go out and celebrate, there you go. Now, what to do? How about a...
Detroit Revitalization: Graffiti Art or Vandalism?
Photo via I love Detroit Michigan There is an ongoing debate on whether graffiti is street art or vandalism. In some cases it’s both and some cases it’s neither, so where...
Supporting Detroit on a Large and Small Scale
Last week, we posted about two newsworthy fundraising efforts: a millage to benefit the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA), and 9-year-old Joshua Smith raising money for the upkeep...
Revitalization Is Off to a Good Start – 8/9/12
In June, we took ownership and possession of the seven-story, 283,000 square foot NBC-Nabisco building. It's one impressive building. Here's a brief summary of our efforts to...
What’s Happening in New Center?
Before you know it, the leaves will fall off and the green grass will be blanketed by snow. So, why not take advantage of the summer weather while you can and spend a day or an...
MTV’s True Life Seeks Detroit Leaders
MTV’s popular documentary series, True Life is coming to Detroit. The episode, "Detroit Rising", will feature young residents of the city who have a desire to make a difference....
DIA Seeks Financial Support
The exterior of the Detroit Institute of Arts.(Photo courtesy of the Detroit Institute of Arts.) The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) is seeking financial support from the local...