If someone in Metro Detroit tells you to go fly a kite, they’re not trying to get rid of you. They’re hoping you’ll join the Detroit Kite Festival. This year, in the age of social distancing, the Detroit Kite Festival will become a regional event. Because of the pandemic, people who want to join … [Read more...] about Detroit Kite Festival encourages this year’s participants to socially distance
Hungry for a local treat? Try a huge slice of Detroit-style pizza
Metro Detroit has an incredible pizza history, giving rise (pun intended) to a style of pie that is known around the nation and even the world. Detroit-style pizza is cheesy with a sauce on top that truly is unique, tasty and special in the best sense of those words. What is the traditional … [Read more...] about Hungry for a local treat? Try a huge slice of Detroit-style pizza
Five family-friendly campgrounds around Michigan that are open for travelers
Camping is a great way to get outside, enjoy some non-screen family time and get away from your house and neighborhood, which, in the age of coronavirus, is a welcome thing for most Michiganders these days. Michigan has some of the most beautiful campgrounds around, which is great for people … [Read more...] about Five family-friendly campgrounds around Michigan that are open for travelers
Five Metro Detroit parks that bring families together for fun and exercise
Getting out of the house when Michigan has good weather is key for anyone who loves the bright sunshine, hanging out as a family or doing some exercise, like a long hike or a run around a beautiful setting. That is where Metro Detroit truly shines with its many parks. While there are great metro … [Read more...] about Five Metro Detroit parks that bring families together for fun and exercise
Metro Detroit offers a wide array of Black-owned businesses to support
One thing that makes Metro Detroit’s business community stand out is its array of Black-owned companies and Black entrepreneurs. Their work spans from small, family-owned firms to large corporations that provide jobs, resources and more to Michigan residents. In support of Black-owned business … [Read more...] about Metro Detroit offers a wide array of Black-owned businesses to support
Financial educator seeks votes to help her win a $100k grant for her work with students
Tasha Danielle is a CPA, an author and an entrepreneur – yet she understands better than most the struggle to save money, to pay off debt and to build wealth through the eyes of a kid, a teen and an adult. Over the past five years, Danielle has paid off $80,000 in mostly student loan debt as well … [Read more...] about Financial educator seeks votes to help her win a $100k grant for her work with students
Fun Father’s Day Ideas and Places to Shop, Sip and Stroll
Father's Day is the ultimate day for spending time with fathers and father figures, those people in our lives who give us piggyback rides, support everyone around them and tell Dad jokes in a way that stays in our memories for a lifetime. Metro Detroit loves its dads, and there are plenty of … [Read more...] about Fun Father’s Day Ideas and Places to Shop, Sip and Stroll
Dearborn’s iconic Ford-Wyoming Drive-In Theatre is open again for business
Drive-in theaters are as much a part of the Motor City as Motown music, mighty automotive manufacturing and the magnificent murals that cover much of Detroit these days. One of the best, and the most outstanding in terms of its architecture and history, is Dearborn’s Ford-Wyoming Drive-In … [Read more...] about Dearborn’s iconic Ford-Wyoming Drive-In Theatre is open again for business
Need some digital escapism? Try this new video game that helps you socially distance
Maybe you need an escape from the everyday. Maybe homeschooling is making you crazy and you want a break from the kids. Whatever the reason, this new video game is for you. Farmington Hills’ digital-first marketing firm the JRT agency has developed INSIDE OUT, an 8-bit video game being released … [Read more...] about Need some digital escapism? Try this new video game that helps you socially distance
Five best take-out brunches in Metro Detroit
In everyday life, the rush and push of getting things done can get in the way of a long, leisurely breakfast, which then can slide into a comfortable long lunch. When you have a moment to slow down, the beauty of brunch comes into play. Brunch is that long meal slightly after the normal breakfast … [Read more...] about Five best take-out brunches in Metro Detroit
