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Feature Story "The ampersand symbol represents everything we want to do, which is bring people together," says co-owner Drew Pineda. "We want to be a bookstore AND...a place to convene, write, explore ideas and art."

Award-winning bookstore hatched in Jefferson Chalmers finds a home in Southwest Detroit

Sarah WilliamsTuesday, July 27, 2021
Longform Photo courtesy of Marv Neal

Six of the top spots for Detroit fashion with style curator Marv NealModel D Explorer Series

MJ GalbraithTuesday, July 20, 2021
Feature Story Deeply Rooted Produce founder Dazmonique Carr wants to improve Detroit residents' access to healthy produce.

Detroit food justice advocate works to deliver healthy, equitable produce during COVID-19

Erin Marie MillerTuesday, May 4, 2021
Feature Story Jason Johnson carefully selects what he stocks in Midtown's Bob's Classic Kicks.

Detroit entrepreneur proving people wrong with sneaker success story

Ellen PiligianTuesday, March 16, 2021
Feature Story Felicia Williams-Patrick says the COVID-19 pandemic has encouraged her to focus on what really matters to her and her business, Flo Boutique.

Surviving Detroit's highs and lows: Flo Boutique owner on navigating a crisis

Kate RoffTuesday, February 2, 2021
Development News Hamtramck is a city that's only 2 square miles but has the highest population-density numbers in Michigan. The proposed park on residential street Trowbridge is a unique opportunity for the community to convert a vacant lot into a public space.

City of Hamtramck lifts permit requirements for sidewalk sales to help small businesses

MJ GalbraithTuesday, July 21, 2020
Development News A City of Detroit initiative aims to help businesses get online through a website development accelerator.

City of Detroit, Quicken Loans website accelerator aims to fill in gaps for entrepreneurs

Model DTuesday, April 28, 2020
Development News The Public Thrift pop-up will be open Thursdays through Sundays from Jan. 24 through March 31 at The Corner in Corktown. 

Public Thrift pop-up store to celebrate grand opening in Corktown

MJ GalbraithTuesday, January 21, 2020
Development News The 10 semifinalists were selected out of a record number of applications this year in the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest.

10 semifinalists announced for 2019 Hatch Detroit contest

Dorothy HernandezSaturday, September 28, 2019
Development News A rendering of the streetscaping planned for Livernois.

Pedestrian-friendly streetscape improvements planned for Avenue of Fashion, six other corridors

MJ GalbraithTuesday, May 14, 2019
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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.
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