Hamtramck is a 2.2-square-mile city within the city, packed with a population that is one of the region's most diverse and culturally unique, with strong influences from people with Polish, Bangledeshi, Arab and African American backgrounds, plus a large population of artists, hipsters and students. Come here for pierogi, garage rock, beer halls, street fairs, curry and shawarma, and all on the same day if you time it right.
Noelle Lothamer
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
As Hamtramck grows more culturally diverse, so grow options for foods with origins across the globe. Noelle Lothamer tells us where she shops for Eastern European, Middle Eastern and South Asian specialties.
Marvin Shaouni
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Hamtramck neighborhoods are filled with hidden gems spelled out in multiple languages. Marvin Shaouni zooms in on the exotic food scene in this Model D photo essay.
Tom Hendrickson
Tuesday, October 04, 2011
Detroiters like to go out, and most of us crave new, quirky, creative spots to explore. Video producer Tom Hendrickson knows where to look to find what's next. He brings us a little taste of the growing number of cultural amenities in this Model D TV episode.
Sarah F. Cox
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
They're coming from New York, and from Ann Arbor and the 'burbs, to live in downtown Detroit. They're coming for the food, making friends in elevators, walking to ballgames and begging for more coffee. Sarah F. Cox meets three of the hundreds of new residents choosing a vertical lifestyle.
Model D staff
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
What can Detroit and its neighboring communities do to build cooperative, sustainable relationships that help grow the region? Some answers might be found in a two-part documentary film and a panel made up of state and local public officials.
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