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Open City recapped: "Loca-what?"

Matthew Lewis Tuesday, December 03, 2013

Cliff Bell's was packed with people interested hearing a panel of experts involved in the world of "Loca-vesting," or sourcing funding locally from companies and individuals located in the same community. Matthew Lewis reports from the crowd.

Green Grocer: University Commons and beyond

Nicole Rupersburg Tuesday, December 03, 2013

Our food shopping tour across the city continues in North Central Detroit, where Nicole Rupersburg visits full-service markets offering fresh produce, meats, fish and other home cooking staples. Marvin Shaouni captures it all with his camera.

Green Grocer: Fresh food shopping on Detroit's Lower East Side

Nicole Rupersburg Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Our food shopping tour across the city continues on the Lower East Side, where Nicole Rupersburg visits full-service markets offering fresh produce, meats, fish and other home cooking staples. Marvin Shaouni dropped in with his camera.

IdeaLab: A look into the future

Model D staff Tuesday, November 12, 2013

We're excited to partner again with the Revitalization and Business Conference this Friday, Dec. 6. Presented by the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business, "IdeaLab" is a fast-paced, two-hour session with a stellar line-up of Detroit innovators.

Green Grocer: East Side expands with fresh food choices

Nicole Rupersburg Tuesday, November 05, 2013

Some of the city's most impressive full-service markets are on the East Side, where several stores have seen recent upgrades to the exterior, interior and product lines. Nicole Rupersberg goes shopping, Marvin Shaouni brings his camera for this report.