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Guardian UK weighs in on young professionals investing in Detroit
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Source: The Guardian
Joe Posch: Duggan's victory speech historic for Detroit's LGBT community
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Source: Detroit Free Press
Public Pool to host fundraiser for Hamtown Farms
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Source: Public Pool
6 Degrees Detroit aims to open co-working space in greater downtown
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Source: Model D
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On the Ground: Brightmoor's art club for kids
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Detroit by District: Election day, time to vote
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Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Hamtown Farms raising funds to save green investment
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Source: Eclecta Blog
Wow: Model D publishes issue 400 this week
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Source: Model D
'Detroit Unleaded' premieres Wednesday at DFT
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Source: Rick Manore
Detroit Venture Partners scores $2.25M from Pure Michigan
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Source: Model D
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On the Ground: Clearing blight, uncovering assets in Brightmoor
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Tuesday, October 29, 2013
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Belle Isle to 8 Mile: Day of the Dead
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Detroit by District: Gold Coast and the Villages
Matthew Lewis
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
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UIX: Lauren Hood and Deep Dive Detroit
Tunde Wey
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Eastern Market is a prime example of urban placemaking according to MIT
Nicole Rupersburg
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Storey Commons pops up in Jefferson Chalmers as a result of cross community collaboration
Nicole Rupersburg
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Coalition of Detroit environmental groups releases Detroit voter guide
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Source: Detroit Environmental Agenda
Freep's Gallagher to mayoral candidates: Don't forget Detroit Future City
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Source: Detroit Free Press
TVS Communication Solutions moves to downtown Detroit
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Source: Model D
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changemakers using business acumen to empower and build communities. With this year's stories supported by Build Institute, we report on entrepreneurs and innovators shaping the city's business ecosystems.
Across Our Network
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Source: Rapid Growth
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Source: Soapbox
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Source: Southwest Michigan's Second Wave
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Source: Input Fort Wayne