Dollars spent in the D are likely to be re-spent here: an estimated $68 out of every $100 versus just $43 from that same hundo dropped at a national chain. With indie retailers popping up all around town, spreading -- and keeping -- wealth inside the city limits is getting easier and easier.
Walter Wasacz
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
For a 2-square-mile city, Hamtramck sure packs a wallop. It has dining options, bars, music, art, theater and real diversity. And, of course, a full day of fun on Fat Tuesday. Walter Wasacz ponders the possibilities in this update of a punchy feature we ran last summer.
Noelle Lothamer
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
"Just. Good. Food." That might be Colors Detroit motto, but Noelle Lothamer makes a persuasive case that the new downtown restaurant is much more than that. It's part of a new enterprise model that promotes diversity and treats workers with the respect they deserve.
Matthew Piper
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Avalon International Breads is great at organizing its Earth-friendly values. But if the owners did it over again they would be more strategic in setting up waste reduction goals. Matthew Piper reports on how improving sustainability practices leads to, you guessed it, better business practices.
Claire Nelson
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Just in time for Valentine's Day, publisher Claire Nelson makes a strong case that as Detroit's collective body heat rises urban vibrancy won't be far behind. Let's get it on.
Melinda Clynes
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Connections are being made in Detroit classrooms between the science curriculum, growing and eating good foods, creating better nutritional habits that lead to healthier lifestyles. Melinda Clynes puts her garden gloves on for this report.
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