Notes From the Neighborhood

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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The Condo Trap: Why We Steer First-Time Buyers Toward Houses Instead

  Listen, I get it. You’re a first time homebuyer in Detroit, and you’re scrolling through Zillow at 11:00 PM. You see a loft in a converted 1920s factory or a sleek unit in Midtown with "exposed brick" and "industrial vibes." It looks effortless. No grass to mow, a gym in the basement, and you’re w

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