Photos from the Hudson's site skyscraper groundbreaking

During a snowy ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 Dan Gilbert, Mike Duggan, and other city officials broke ground on a project…

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8 criminally adorable pets available for adoption right now

The holidays can be a stressful time of year, but petting a furry friend can help calm those frayed nerves — it's…

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NAME: Ace GENDER: Male BREED: Boxer AGE: 7 years WEIGHT: 45 pounds SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: None REASON I CAME TO MHS: Transfer from another shelter LOCATION: Petco of Sterling Heights ID NUMBER: 861229 DETAILS: Click here
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The top 20 restaurants in Detroit, according to Yelp

Detroit's food scene is growing quickly, and these days everyone seems to consider themselves a "foodie." On top of that, there's this…

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13. Mudgie’s Deli & Wine Shop 1300 Porter St., Detroit; 313-961-2000 Rating: 4.5 stars Number of reviews: 694 Featured review:“Brownie waffles with caramel are amazing (can't wait to try the bread pudding waffle someday). Their hummus is also decent.”
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18 Detroit gift ideas you haven't seen before

For years Detroit has been a place that gets fetishized. First it was for ruin porn — now it's for its comeback…

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Hot Dog Party printed necktie, $36.
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Horoscopes (Dec. 12-19)

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SAGITTARIUS: Nov. 21 – Dec. 20 You keep trying to make this look like it’s got nothing to do with you. For someone who’s so good at letting everyone know how right you are, you have to be able to see that all of this is your baby. Those of you who are ready to clean it up are in better shape than the ones who refuse to be accountable. Everything is on the line. Don’t get up in arms. Having the courage to back off and address your issues internally will clear away much of the BS and bring the truth to light. Your strength lies in your willingness to be honest. In this situation, it is your saving grace.
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30 photos that prove the second annual Corktown-A-Glow was a huge success

The second annual Corktown-A-Glow took place on Saturday, Dec. 9 in Detroit's historic Corktown neighborhood. Photos by Gene Butcher.

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Everyone we saw at Tiny Expo at Downtown Ann Arbor District Library

Featuring 45 local crafters and artisans, the Tiny Expo took place at the Downtown Ann Arbor District Library on Saturday, Dec. 9,…

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20 genuinely fun winter date ideas for cash-strapped Detroiters

It's winter in Detroit — a time when we often consider whether leaving the house is really worth it. These super cheap…

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Planetarium show at Michigan Science Center 5020 John R St., Detroit; 313-577-8400 Want to take your beloved on a date that's out of this world? Planetarium shows are an awesome way to utilize the Michigan Science Center and learn a thing or two. The center offers awesome shows for cheap and you can always look around the museum afterward. Their After Dark series, a 21-and-older-only nighttime event, is also a huge hit. This month's theme is Star Wars. Check that out on Dec. 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. Entry to that event is $15. General admission tickets to the center are $15.50 for adults and they include general admission to the museum. Photo courtesy of the Michigan Science Center.
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20 items for sale in the Joe Louis Arena and Detroit Red Wings memorabilia auction

On Thursday, Dec. 7, Olympia Entertainment announced they would auction off hundreds of pieces of Detroit Red Wings and Joe Louis Arena…

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Giant inflatable Al the Octopus.
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Horoscopes (Dec. 6-12)

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 21-Dec. 20): From what I can see your current situation is one of those Karmic tests, in which you get to find out what's real and what isn't. If this feels like a dream come true, before too long, changes in the way people behave will start to ring up the need to see things for what they are, instead of seeing what you want to see. As you wipe the dew off your rose-colored glasses you will become aware of the fact that others are only OK with you and your stuff as long as you adhere to certain guidelines. The minute you start being true to yourself, their tune will change in a heartbeat.
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Everyone we saw at the Detroit Urban Craft Fair at the Masonic Temple

Photos by Gene Butcher.

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Detroit restaurant openings and closings: November 2017

November was a busy month for metro Detroit restauranteurs, with a bevy of new spots opening around town. This month we got…

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Prime+Proper1145 Griswold St., Detroit; 313-636-3100 The 175-seat restaurant was built out over the last year on the ground floor of the Capitol Park Building at Griswold and State streets. In addition to the main seating area, there's a 20-seat private dining section, an invitation-only lounge, and 65-seat patio.
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8 of Detroit's neediest animals are waiting for you to adopt them

It's the most wonderful time of the year, but some of Detroit's neediest pets still don't have a home. These eight pets…

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Maggie GENDER: Female BREED: Shepherd AGE: 4 years, 1 month WEIGHT: 45 pounds SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: Amputee REASON I CAME TO MHS: Homeless and injured LOCATION: Mackey Center for Animal Care in Detroit ID NUMBER: 858130
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Horoscopes (Nov. 29-Dec. 5)

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 21-Dec. 20): At a major checkpoint, it’s clear that many adjustments have to be made. To think that you can keep treading the same path is insane. Even if it makes sense to “keep on trucking,” you will get nowhere if you keep pretending that any of this is really working for you. Rearranging your sights will be easier the minute you see that there are endless possibilities on the road ahead. In less than a year, you will figure out how to take what isn’t working and turn straw into gold. The trick lies in not getting hung up on the idea that persistence is the only way to get life to pay off.
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20 mid-century objects for sale at the McGregor Memorial Conference Center auction

A new Detroit-based auction company called Block Auction House will hold its first auction inside Wayne State University's mid-century masterpiece, the McGregor…

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Selig z chair, Poul Jensen
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Everyone we saw at Thanksgiving is Murder at the Magic Bag

Featuring Smiths United, Blond-E, and MFTM. Photos by Mike Pfeiffer.

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22 places in metro Detroit to take an out-of-towner

You've got house guests, and everyone's sick of sitting around the house. Consider showing them these metro Detroit destinations.

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17 places to see Christmas lights in metro Detroit

Crank up the heat and grab a hot cocoa — it’s that time of year again. Christmas light displays are ablaze around…

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Trail of Lights 7683 S Croton Hardy Dr., Newaygo; 231-652-4642 The Trail of Lights has relocated this year and joined forces with the River Valley Chamber of Commerce. The new show which is still "to be announced" will be held in Croton at Croton Township Campground and will be a drive-thru Christmas show. The show starts Friday, Nov. 24 from 5-9 p.m. and will continue every Friday and Saturday night until Dec. 30. Photo via Facebook user Trail of Lights Christmas Stroll
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Horoscopes (Nov. 22-28)

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 20): The way things are going you’re ready to let somebody else handle it; either that or you’re trying to figure out what needs to happen for this to work. In a state of transition it’s nuts to expect anything to be simple and clear. The distance between you and others is real, or metaphoric. No matter how it looks the lesson seems to be about being on your own long enough to reconnect with what’s true for you. Others will be there for you or not. At this point everything depends on what you do to pull your work and your heart together as the next round of changes unfold.
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15 of the most beautiful places in Detroit

For a while, it seemed like Detroit was the epicenter of the ruin porn trend. Thankfully, as many of those buildings are…

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Bethel Community Transformation Center, the former Temple Beth El Albert Kahn designed this synagogue to be a home for the Temple Beth El congregation, but they later moved to Bloomfield Hills. Now the building belongs to a Christian organization and they're working to restore this still-beautiful edifice to its original glory. 8801 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-818-3259 Photo by James Feldman
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Photos of what Detroit's skyline could look like once the Hudson's tower is complete

Thanks to the handiwork of a local engineer, we can now see what Detroit's skyline will look like when Dan Gilbert completes…

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From the top of the Renaissance Center
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Photos from the Detroit Christmas Tree Lighting in Campus Martius

Metro Detroiters converged on Campus Martius on Friday, Nov. 17 to witness 19,000 LED flicker to life on the city's enormous Christmas…

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Image: Photos from the Detroit Christmas Tree Lighting in Campus Martius
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16 of the most beautiful bars in Detroit

Detroit's known for its historic speakeasy-style joints, dive bars, and live music venues — it has them in droves. But, as the…

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The Apparatus Room This spot is located inside the newly opened Fountain Hotel and it's pretty well known for that constellation of Edison bulbs that hang over the bar. 250 W. Larned St., Detroit, 313-800-5600 Photo via Instagram, theapparatusroom
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