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UIX TV: Dave Mancini and Supino Pizzeria

DETROIT LIVES! Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Zagat's just named his business the number one eatery in the Detroit metro area, some achievement for a tiny storefront on Russell St. in Eastern Market. Meet Dave Mancini, the man behind Supino Pizzeria.

Detroit, Dining, Entrepreneurs, Food and Drink, Small Business, Social innovation

Eastern Market

Pragmatic agent of change, Paul Hillegonds

Dennis Archambault Tuesday, December 11, 2012

As a state legislator, Paul Hillegonds gained a reputation for seeking old-fashioned compromise among his peers. Now he's doing the same in Detroit, working with the ACLU of Michigan on racial equity issues. Profile by Dennis Archambault.

Civil liberties, Detroit, Transformational change

Talking energy and environment with the State's Valerie Brader

Veronica Gracia-Wing Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Affordable energy, reliable energy, and protecting our environment were part of the governor's recent 'Ensuring our future' message. Veronica Gracia-Wing digs into the details with the governor's deputy legal council and senior policy advisor.

Alternative Energy, Green, Sustainability

Model D TV: Android Industries and Focus: HOPE

DETROIT LIVES! Tuesday, December 04, 2012

Good partnerships are made by those who can find ways to benefit from collaborative efforts. That is the case with Android Industries and Focus: HOPE. Video report by DETROIT LIVES!

Detroit, Entrepreneurs, Video

Talking with cheeky founders of Michigan Needs More Parking

Francis Grunow Tuesday, December 04, 2012

Finding places to park cars, lots of cars, is crazy-serious business for most Detroiters. Chene Park and Minock Park have your back. They believe, and they want Francis Grunow, and you, dear reader, to believe in the ugly-beauty of parking your vehicle(s).

Detroit, Transit

No property left behind recapped

Matthew Lewis Tuesday, December 04, 2012

A standing room crowd squeezed into a pop-up space in Lafayette Park to listen to members of Loveland Technologies, county officials and other land reuse experts talk about tax reverted Detroit properties. Matthew Lewis took a bunch of notes.

Building Communities, Detroit, Reuse / Rebuild, Social innovation

Lafayette Park

Model D Speaker Series: Open City

Model D staff Tuesday, December 04, 2012

Right on time for the holiday season, join us Monday, Dec. 17, 6 p.m. at Cliff Bell's downtown to hear from Detroit proprietors who are known for their stellar customer rapport and inviting spaces.

Detroit, Entrepreneurs, Small Business, Urban Leadership

Downtown Detroit

UIX projects: Fresh Media Group

Tunde Wey Tuesday, December 04, 2012

This group led by Adriel Thornton is the parent company of Fresh Corp and Wink. Fresh Corp produces, promotes and markets events, with an expertise in electronic music culture. While Wink provides exposure for queer culture in Detroit.

Detroit, Entrepreneurs, LGBT, Lifestyle, Nightlife , Social innovation

Hello Global Detroit: China is calling

Ajooni Sethi Tuesday, December 04, 2012

We bet you'd like to know that rather than losing local and regional jobs overseas, Michigan offers the specialized talent right here that Chinese companies require to compete globally. Ajooni Sethi tells us what's behind this reversal of fortune.

Building Communities, Detroit, Entrepreneurs, Immigration

Model D TV: LGBT leader of color Roland Leggett

Tony Eggert & Andrea Poteet Tuesday, November 27, 2012

After moving back to Michigan from Chicago, where he worked for Obama for America, Roland Leggett was inspired to help change the state's comparitively regressive LGBT legislation, first while working at the ACLU and now at Equality Michigan.

Civil liberties, Detroit, LGBT, Transformational change, Urban Leadership

From us to you: Our holiday shopping guide

Model D staff Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Hark! 'Tis the season to show your loved ones just how much you care. 'Tis also a great time to show some city love by spending your dollars locally. We came up with a list of some cool retailers where your love will go a long way.

Detroit, Small Business

New Center, Downtown Detroit, Midtown

Green City Diaries: Good food, the new frontier

Matthew Piper Tuesday, November 27, 2012

In this month's entry, Matt Piper gets people thinking about the empowering simplicity of health, quality, freshness and convenience when it comes to the food we eat. Not to mention advocacy for a better way of life.

Detroit, Green, Sustainability

Come all ye faithful readers to Noel Night open house at Model D

Model D staff Tuesday, November 27, 2012

We're having a party within the joyous and sprawling Noel Night festivities in Midtown this Saturday, Dec. 1. And you're invited. Come check out our HQ, meet some of our staff and contributors. Good times promised to all.

Detroit

Midtown

Revitalization fellow uses her own Detroit experience working with city's youth

Jay Walljasper Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Growing up on the Northwest side, Regina Ann Campbell got the total Detroit experience. It's that personal history that helps her connect with young people as director of the Milwaukee Junction Business Center in the North End. Profile by Jay Walljasper.

Detroit, Urban Leadership, Wayne State University

UIX people and projects: Eric Giles and Sunday Dinner Company

Tunde Wey Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Owner and executive chef Eric Giles of the Sunday Dinner Company knows what Southern comfort food is all about. Come hungry and discover a place that's as much social enterprise as it is a restaurant.

Detroit, Dining, Entrepreneurs, Food and Drink, Small Business, Social innovation

East Riverfront