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Imagine cruising down I-75 on your morning commute, but instead of white-knuckling the wheel, you’re sipping coffee and helping your kid review a homework assignment, all while your SUV handles the driving. It sounds like science fiction, but General Motors has officially announced plans to make this a reality by 2028. In a city like Detroit, where the automobile is king, GM’s new “eyes-off” driving technology is more than just a headline, it’s a glimpse into a future that could reshape how Metro Detroiters drive, live, and even choose their homes. This conversational yet informative deep dive breaks down GM’s big news on hands-free, eyes-off driving and why it matters to families and savvy locals here in the Motor City.

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Saline Township, MI, In a quiet patch of Washtenaw County farmland just outside Ann Arbor, something big is on the horizon. Not another corn harvest, but a massive high-tech data center that promises to put Michigan at the forefront of the AI revolution. OpenAI, the organization behind ChatGPT, is partnering with software giant Oracle and developer Related Companies’ digital arm to transform 250 acres of rural Saline Township into a 1-gigawatt “hyperscale” computing campus nicknamed “The Barn”. Locals who have driven along Michigan Avenue past the iconic red barn on the property may soon see it standing at the gateway to one of the country’s most advanced artificial intelligence facilities instead of endless rows of crops. The project’s sheer scale and…

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Detroit’s dining scene moves fast. Entire corners flip from quiet to vibrant between Labor Day and Halloween, and 2025 is no exception. This guide zeroes in on the season’s most buzzed-about newcomers and fresh reopens across Detroit and nearby suburbs, with practical details first and a quick, four-sentence snapshot of what to expect. Every listing pulls hours, address, phone, and website directly from the business’s official site, so you can plan with confidence.

Below are the places locals are actually talking about right now. Start with the essentials at the top of each entry, then skim the four-sentence quick take for menu highlights, vibe, and when to go.

Want the city’s all-time heavy hitters too? Here’s the Top 50 Restaurants in Metro…

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Detroit’s 99th annual America’s Thanksgiving Parade® will bring star power and hometown pride to Woodward Avenue on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 27, 2025. This year’s parade, themed “Thanksgiving is Better in Detroit!,” features Grand Marshals Mayor Mike Duggan and retired WDIV anchor Devin Scillian leading a star-studded lineup of Detroit icons and entertainers. Emmy-winning actor Sam Richardson, “Shooter McGavin” actor Christopher McDonald, Detroit Lions legend Dexter Bussey, and Miss Michigan 2025 Hannah Palmer are among the celebrity guests joining the giant floats and balloons. Parade-goers can also look forward to eight new floats (including a giant “Big Head” tribute to Tigers hero Kirk Gibson), a Broadway opening performance from The Lion King,…

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Fake or AI-edited listing photos mislead buyers and renters by showing a property in an unrealistically perfect condition that doesn't match reality. Advanced AI tools can digitally renovate rooms, hide flaws, or even generate entirely artificial images of a home, leading to false expectations. When Metro Detroit home seekers arrive in person, they may find smaller rooms, visible wear and tear, or missing features that were masked or enhanced in the photos. This gap between online listings and real-life homes causes disappointment and erodes trust in the real estate process.

The New Reality of AI in Metro Detroit Real Estate

Picture this: a family in Metro Detroit is browsing online home listings on a chilly October evening. They click on a Novi…

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Detroit–Warren–Dearborn ranks No. 1 on the Fall 2025 Wall Street Journal/Realtor.com Luxury Housing Market Ranking. The 90th-percentile luxury entry point here is $721,625 versus $1,243,506 nationally, with million-dollar homes moving in a median 57 days. That mix of accessible pricing and real demand elevates Detroit over traditional luxury hubs.

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

  

Why this matters right now

As of October 27, 2025, Detroit has officially taken the top luxury spot, ahead of St. Louis, Charlottesville, Santa Fe, Salt Lake City, Minneapolis, San Diego, Hilton Head, Portland ME, and Santa Barbara. The data confirms what locals have felt for years: buyers can get more house, more…

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Downtown Birmingham, Michigan, is abuzz with anticipation. This upscale Oakland County enclave, long known for its boutique charm and luxury shopping, is about to get even posher. Over the coming months, a slate of high-end designer stores and lifestyle brands are setting up shop along Old Woodward and Maple, invigorating the city’s already vibrant retail scene. Retail space in Birmingham’s central business district is currently 97% leased, a remarkable occupancy rate that speaks to the downtown’s allure. Now, with several prominent fashion and home goods retailers on the way, Birmingham’s status as Metro Detroit’s premier shopping destination is stronger than ever.

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Luxury Brands Flocking to Birmingham’s Downtown

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The small white Hunter House diner has been a Birmingham icon since 1952. Generations of Metro Detroiters have enjoyed its classic slider burgers from this tiny building, which remains virtually unchanged since the Eisenhower era. Even as it prepares to relocate, the owners promise the new spot will preserve that beloved retro charm.

For over 73 years, Hunter House Hamburgers has churned out its famous onion-laden slider burgers from a little white diner on Woodward Avenue and Maple Road in downtown Birmingham. It’s a place steeped in nostalgia, the kind of old-school burger joint where your grandparents might have grabbed a sack of sliders back in the day, and where you’ve maybe taken your own kids for a taste of “the best burger in Michigan.” Now,…

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2026 Detroit Auto Show Lineup: Ford, GM, Stellantis, Toyota, The Motor City is revving up once again as the Detroit Auto Show returns to its classic January slot with some big hometown names and global players on board. In a city that “put America on wheels,” this annual auto extravaganza is more than just a car show, it’s a point of pride and a mid-winter tradition. This year’s event is already shaping up to be a must-see spectacle, with Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Stellantis, and Toyota confirmed as the first major automakers in the lineup. For Metro Detroiters and auto fans alike, that means an exciting mix of beloved local brands and international innovation will be on display, all under one roof in downtown Detroit.

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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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