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Detroit’s Dating Profile: Why Everyone’s Falling for the Motor City

If Detroit had a dating profile, it would be bold, unapologetic, and maybe just a little flirtatious.

This is a city that’s been through heartbreak, rebirth, and more reinvention than a Hollywood actor on a comeback tour, and somehow, it only gets better with time.

So let’s do something different.

Let’s let Detroit tell its own story.

Because when you hear it from the city itself, you’ll understand why so many people are falling for the Motor City, and why, once you’re here, you might never want to leave.

About Me

Hey there, I’m Detroit. Born in 1701, which technically makes me 322 years old, but trust me, I’ve still got it.

I’ve seen a lot, built a lot, lost a lot, and come roaring back stronger every single time.

You might…

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Detroit’s Ladder 4 Wine Bar Named North America’s Most Exciting Restaurant 2025

In a city long known for its comeback spirit, even the dining scene is earning national applause. The latest proof? A cozy wine bar tucked inside a 1910 Detroit firehouse has been crowned North America’s “most exciting restaurant” of 2025. Ladder 4 Wine Bar, housed in a lovingly restored former fire station on Vinewood Street, just snagged the inaugural Resy One To Watch Award from the prestigious 50 Best organization. This accolade honors “a rising star restaurant whose distinctive vision and culinary excellence have earned it recognition as a leader on the North American stage”. For Detroit’s tight-knit food community, the win is more than just a trophy, it’s a proud moment that shines a spotlight on the city’s thriving local flavor.

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Detroit Secures $19.8M Knight Foundation Grants for Arts and Tech

Detroit’s ongoing renaissance isn’t stopping at downtown. A major new infusion of funding is set to supercharge the city’s neighborhoods, public spaces and local economy. The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has announced nearly $20 million in grants to 12 projects across the city, a multi-year investment aimed at linking communities, elevating the arts, and expanding opportunities in tech and entrepreneurship. It’s a vote of confidence in the creativity and resilience Detroiters have always shown, and it promises to transform everyday experiences from biking trails to business opportunities.

“Detroit has always been a city of resilience and reinvention,” says Knight Foundation President and CEO Maribel Pérez Wadsworth. She explains that the…

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Detroit Housing Market Sets Record with $110K Median in August

Detroit’s housing market just did something many longtime residents might find hard to believe: the city’s median home sales price hit six figures. In August, the City of Detroit’s median sales price reached a record $110,000, a nearly 16% jump from a year ago. For a city where not long ago you could buy a house for the price of a used car, this milestone is a big deal. It signals a real estate comeback in the Motor City that has folks from Corktown to East English Village talking. What does a $110K median mean for Detroiters? Let’s dive into the numbers and the local insight, from soaring prices to cooling sales, to understand what’s happening in Metro Detroit’s housing market and what it means for families, buyers, and sellers alike.

A Milestone…

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Detroit Luxury Real Estate: The 5 Priciest Neighborhoods for High-End Homes

Detroit has always had money. Old money, new money, and the kind that shows up in limestone façades, leaded-glass windows, and lawns that take an afternoon to cross. If you think you already know which neighborhood tops the list, you might be surprised. Below are Detroit’s five richest neighborhoods based on 2025 sales and today’s market reality, with real context for families and savvy locals who want the full picture.

How this list was built

This ranking reflects current 2025 sales activity and on-the-ground pricing, supported by each neighborhood’s historic cachet, lot sizes, and the kind of architectural pedigree that holds value through market cycles. It is not a census of household incomes. Think of it as a trusted snapshot of where…

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Inside Sip N Read Corktown: Detroit’s New Bookstore and Wine Bar

Imagine stepping into a cozy lounge in Detroit’s Corktown where the aroma of fresh pages mingles with the bouquet of a Michigan red. Soft light glows on rows of books and the clink of wine glasses punctuates quiet conversations. This scene isn’t a daydream, it’s reality at Sip ‘N Read, a unique adults-only bookstore and wine bar that opened its doors in late August inside The Corner development at the historic corner of Michigan and Trumbull. Blending a love of literature with local wine culture, Sip ‘N Read is quickly becoming Corktown’s newest gathering spot for readers and wine enthusiasts alike. The 21-and-up “book bar” concept has stirred plenty of curiosity and excitement, and for good reason. This long-envisioned space offers Detroiters a new way…

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Detroit’s Black Entrepreneurs Get $4M Boost from Gilbert Family Foundation

Detroit’s small business scene just got a major shot in the arm. In a move that has local entrepreneurs buzzing, the Gilbert Family Foundation is investing over $4 million to uplift Black-owned businesses and developers in the city. Announced during National Black Business Month, this initiative isn’t just another grant announcement, it’s a community-driven effort to build wealth and opportunity in Detroit’s neighborhoods. For a city that proudly hosts roughly 50,000 Black-owned businesses, this influx of support comes at a crucial time. What does $4 million mean for Detroit’s Black entrepreneurs, and how will it shape our communities? Let’s dive into the details in plain English, from one lifelong Detroiter to another.

Black Leaders Detroit, Facebook

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Michigan’s Outdoor Public Art: A Local’s Guide to the Most Walkable, Photo-Ready Spots

Families, weekend explorers, and anyone curious about Michigan’s creative side do not need a ticket to see world-class art. Across big cities and small lakeshore towns, public pieces anchor plazas, brighten alleys, and turn waterfront paths into open-air galleries. From Calder’s towering “La Grande Vitesse” in downtown Grand Rapids to the playful Walk of Art on Elk Rapids’ bayfront trails, these works say as much about their communities as they do about the artists.

This guide is written for how locals actually explore. It sticks to verified, official sources, names each piece precisely, and gives quick pointers on how to see more with a simple loop, stroller in tow, and camera ready.

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Where to Go Apple Picking in Metro Detroit: Top Local Spots

Fall in Metro Detroit isn’t just a season. It’s a ritual built around crisp air, weekend drives, and the holy trinity: cider, donuts, and u-pick apples. This guide maps every major cider mill and orchard across Oakland, Macomb, Wayne, Washtenaw, and Livingston Counties so families and die-hards can plan smart. Expect honest, on-the-ground details that make days easier, crowd patterns, what’s kid-friendly, pet notes, and where to park. Bookmark it, share it, and build your route.

Alber Orchard & Cider Mill LLC, Facebook

Alber Orchard & Cider Mill

Open: September 3, 2025; closing date varies by season
13011 Bethel Church Rd, Manchester, MI 48158
Phone: (734) 428-9310
Website: Alber Orchard & Cider Mill

A heritage-rich spot known for heirloom…

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Brush Park’s City Modern Development Opens: 450 New Homes and Historic Mansions Revived

Detroit, MI – In the heart of Detroit’s Brush Park, a dramatic transformation has quietly unfolded over the past decade. What was once a neighborhood of boarded-up mansions and weedy vacant lots is now City Modern, a vibrant new mixed-use community with hundreds of new homes. Locals who remember Brush Park’s hard times are astonished at the change. “A lot of drug use, abandoned houses, dilapidated homes everywhere... very few people actually lived here,” recalls Mona Ross Gardner, a lifelong Detroiter who grew up in Brush Park. Today, she looks around and sees “lots of life, lots of youth, lots of creativity” filling the streets. City Modern has arrived, and with it comes a powerful symbol of Detroit’s ongoing comeback.

As Orchard Village Apartments in…

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