Notes From the Neighborhood

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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Pedals, Plugs, and Potholes: The No-BS Guide to Getting Around Detroit

  Welcome to Detroit, the city that put the world on wheels. It’s a badge of honor we wear proudly, but if you’re thinking about making Detroit home, you’ve probably got some questions about how those wheels actually turn on a daily basis. Is it true you can’t survive without a car? Is the QLine jus

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