Notes From the Neighborhood

Wavy Siding, Big Problems: Why We Steer Clear of Asbestos Shingles

If you’ve spent more than five minutes driving through Detroit’s historic neighborhoods: from the stately streets of Boston-Edison to the cozy blocks of East English Village: you’ve seen it. It’s that distinctive, rigid, slightly "wavy" siding. Sometimes it’s a faded gray, but more often than not, i

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The Bodega Gap: Why Detroit Needs More Neighborhood Corner Stores

  If you’ve ever lived in New York, Chicago, or even parts of Philly, you know the magic of the "corner store." In NYC, they call them bodegas. In other places, they’re delis or markets. But whatever the name, the concept is the same: a small, reliable shop just a few steps from your front door wher

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Whattupdoe: The Unofficial Guide to Talking Like a Detroiter

  So, you’ve decided to make Detroit home. First of all, welcome to the family. You’ve picked a city with more soul, grit, and character than just about anywhere else in the world. But before you start unpacking your boxes and picking out paint colors for your new bungalow in Bagley or your loft in

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