DetroitYES Forums - Discuss Detroit https://www.detroityes.com/mb/ For civil dscussion of topics relating to the Detroit - Windsor Family of Communities ONLY en Thu, 28 Mar 2024 07:50:41 GMT vBulletin 60 https://www.detroityes.com/mb/images/misc/rss.png DetroitYES Forums - Discuss Detroit https://www.detroityes.com/mb/ Oakland county joins MPSCS https://www.detroityes.com/mb/showthread.php?26542-Oakland-county-joins-MPSCS&goto=newpost Wed, 27 Mar 2024 19:33:05 GMT
Oakland County announces $61M radio system for first responders [[freep.com)

All the agencies are now in the same sandbox.
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Detroit Lions Practice Facility Moving Downtown? https://www.detroityes.com/mb/showthread.php?26541-Detroit-Lions-Practice-Facility-Moving-Downtown&goto=newpost Tue, 26 Mar 2024 13:37:29 GMT https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/03/lions-considering-moving-practice-facility-to-downtown-detroit.html Sounds like this rumor is picking up...
https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/03/...n-detroit.html

Sounds like this rumor is picking up steam. Now if there was only a plot of land, cleared, already near I-375 that was once rumored to have a soccer venue on it and was basically shovel ready.........
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<![CDATA[Detroit credit rating upgraded 2 notches by Moody's, now investment grade]]> https://www.detroityes.com/mb/showthread.php?26540-Detroit-credit-rating-upgraded-2-notches-by-Moody-s-now-investment-grade&goto=newpost Tue, 26 Mar 2024 12:43:28 GMT
Great news for the City of Detroit on its long road back from bankruptcy. Duggan hands out bottles of black ink.

"Moody's Investors Service upgraded Detroit's bond rating by two notches, bringing the city to a level it has not reached since 2009, before it filed for bankruptcy.

"Detroit's bond rating has now reached investment grade. A double upgrade is rare, Mayor Mike Duggan said at a Monday announcement celebrating alongside dozens of department heads. Higher ratings mean governments pay lower costs to borrow money for various investments and upgrades across the city.

"Duggan praised Detroit's chief financial officers from the last decade, budget directors, City Council and city departments that managed with financial constraints. The mayor passed out bottles of black ink to symbolize Detroit's return to investment grade credit rating, getting the city out of "red ink," which signifies financial losses."
https://www.freep.com/story/news/loc...y/73090234007/
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DAX Downtown Detroit to DTW - costs less than $10 https://www.detroityes.com/mb/showthread.php?26539-DAX-Downtown-Detroit-to-DTW-costs-less-than-10&goto=newpost Mon, 25 Mar 2024 14:36:18 GMT https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2024/03/25/new-downtown-detroit-bus-that-goes-directly-to-airport-costs-less-than-10/ From article: ...
https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/...-less-than-10/

From article:

On Monday, March 25, the Detroit Air Xpress -- also called DAX -- launched its daily service that will take passengers on a nonstop ride to and from the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in Romulus. It’s the first public bus service to offer Detroiters a direct shuttle to the airport.

Between 3:30 a.m. and 11 p.m. each day, DAX will make 16 round trips to DTW from downtown.
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Detroit: One of America’s Climate Boomtowns? https://www.detroityes.com/mb/showthread.php?26538-Detroit-One-of-America’s-Climate-Boomtowns&goto=newpost Sun, 24 Mar 2024 13:08:09 GMT America’s Climate Boomtowns Are Waiting Rising temperatures could push millions of people north. By Abrahm Lustgarten America’s Climate...
America’s Climate Boomtowns Are Waiting
Rising temperatures could push millions of people north.
By Abrahm Lustgarten

America’s Climate Boomtowns Are Waiting - The Atlantic
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<![CDATA[Lebowski 2024 from The Dude's Threads Made in Detroit...]]> https://www.detroityes.com/mb/showthread.php?26537-Lebowski-2024-from-The-Dude-s-Threads-Made-in-Detroit&goto=newpost Sun, 24 Mar 2024 04:58:23 GMT
The Dude's Threads [[thedudesthreads.com)

Lebowski 2024 – The Dude's Threads [[thedudesthreads.com)

Vote Lebowski/Sobchak in 2024

Just say no to criminal insanity, MAGGOTS, Access Hollywood tapes, covfefe, horse dewormer, fake electors, dirty laundry, dirty diapers, collusion, dementia, Pence lynchings, useful idiots, insurrections, etc. Just say yes to benign brain fog induced by Caucasians, Bowling, and Cannabis.:cool: Just say yes to Little Lebowski, as nature intended. :cool:

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Fun Things to do in the D this weekend March 22-24, 2024 https://www.detroityes.com/mb/showthread.php?26536-Fun-Things-to-do-in-the-D-this-weekend-March-22-24-2024&goto=newpost Fri, 22 Mar 2024 02:27:08 GMT
Kickoff list culled from the MetroTimes. Add your suggestions below.

March du Nain Rouge
When: March 24 at noon
Where: Canfield and Second [[Midtown, Detroit)
What: An annual parade
Who: Detroiters
Why: Chase away the folkloric Nain Rogue in this tradition that started in 2010. Plus, it marks the beginning of spring.

March du Nain Rouge Party
When: March 24 from 12-10 p.m.
Where: Detroit Shipping Company [[Detroit)
What: A pre-party and after-party for the March du Nain Rouge
Who: People who want more fun than just the march
Why: Stop here before and after the parade for entertainment, dancing, a Devil Lounge, and more.

Funky Rivertown Festival
When: March 20-23
Where: Riverside Arts Center [[Ypsilanti)
What: A five-day music festival
Who: Local musicians
Why: The annual five-day festival is dedicated to local, original music of a variety of genres.

TimeBank Open Mic Storytelling
When: March 22 from 5-7 p.m.
Where: Vámonos [[Detroit)
What: An open mic
Who: Local storytellers
Why: If you have a story to tell or a talent to showcase, this event is for you. It’s free and open to individuals of all backgrounds and interests.

a Stoop Lee show - Tha Trilogy
When: March 22 at 7 p.m.
Where: Magic Stick [[Detroit)
What: Live music
Who: Stoop Lee, Ally Evenson, and Curtis Roach
Why: Hear some good hip-hop and pop music to kick off your weekend.

Brett Goldstein: The Second Best Night of Your Life
When: March 22 at 7 p.m.
Where: Fox Theatre [[Detroit)
What: A comedy show
Who: Brett Goldstein
Why: For Ted Lasso fans who miss Roy.

Echoes
When: March 22 at 7 p.m. & March 23 at 2 p.m.
Where: Mosaic Youth Theatre [[Detroit)
What: An immersive theater experience of culture and stories
Who: Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit
Why: Support the junior ensemble of this local performance group and see a great show.

United We Brunch
When: March 23 from 11 a..m.-2:30 p.m.
Where: The Norwood [Detroit)
What: A brunch and networking event
Who: Local eateries
Why: It's Metro Times' annual strolling, brunch-tasting event featuring bites, cocktails, and music.

Record Fair and Swap
When: March 23 from 12-4 p.m.
Where: Spot Lite [Detroit)
What: A brunch and record fair
Who: Detroit Electronic Quarterly
Why: Spot Lite’s food truck Gladys Nite is having its debut brunch, plus you can get some new records.

Women’s Month Pop-up Shop
When: March 23 from noon-6 p.m.
Where: Mama Akua Community House [[Detroit)
What: A women-owned businesses market
Who: Local women entrepreneurs
Why: Support women and get some new handmade products.

Spring Equinox Witches Market
When: March 23 from noon-7 p.m.
Where: Boston Tea Room [[Ferndale)
What: A witchy spring market
Who:Local vendors
Why: To shop from 15+ local artisans, makers, and crafters plus Boston Tea Room's retail space filled with tarot cards, crystals, divination tools, tea, and more.

Underground Railroad Stamps Dedication Ceremony
When: March 23 at 1 p.m.
Where: St. Matthew’s and St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church [[Detroit)
What: An educational dedication ceremony
Who: Community members
Why: The Detroit Postal Service is honoring 10 men and women who helped enslaved people to freedom through the Underground Railroad with a new collection of “Forever” stamps. This event will teach you more about it, plus Detroit’s pivotal role in the Underground Railroad.

Courts: Martyna Alexander Solo Exhibition
When: March 23 from 6-9 p.m.
Where: Playground Detroit [[Detroit)
What: An art show
Who: Martyna Alexander
Why: In the gallery, which opens this weekend, the artist explores how people’s psyche is affected by their families’ past and connection to places

Babytron
When: March 23 at 7 p.m.
Where: The Fillmore [[Detroit)
What: A concert
Who: Babytron
Why: If you like the new era of Detroit rap, grab a ticket to this show.

Tamponpalooza
When: March 23 from 7-11 p.m.
Where: The D Loft [[Hamtramck)
What: An artists showcase and fundraiser
Who: Local women performers
Why: To raise feminine hygiene products for metro Detroit women in need.

The Deep End Women’s Businesses Market & Celebration
When: March 23 from 8 p.m.-midnight
Where: The Deep End Cafe and Gallery [[Ypsilanti)
What: A women-owned small business market
Who: Local women entrepreneurs
Why: To support local women-owned businesses at a women-owned cafe. Plus, it’s The Deep End’s first anniversary and its owner’s 31st birthday celebration.

A Night in Philly
When: March 23 from 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: Deluxx Fluxx [[Detroit)
What: A DJ set
Who: Philadelphia-based DJ Vic B.
Why: Dance the night away with hip-hop, Afrobeats, dancehall, and more.

Stitch-In For Palestine
When: March 24 from 12-4 p.m.
Where: Neighborhood Art School [[Detroit)
What: A Palestinian cross-stitch lesson and fundraiser
Who: Local families
Why: There will be family-friendly lessons, designs, and materials provided to learn and make tatreez, which is Palestinian embroidery. You can donate $10-$100 and all proceeds will go to Playgrounds for Palestine. The stitched work will be a part of a community piece.

Fleatroit
When: March 24 from 1-6 p.m.
Where: The Majestic Theater Lobby [[Detroit)
What: A vintage fair
Who: Fleatroit
Why: Find unique vintage, crafts, records, housewares, and more.
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Stellantis Mural https://www.detroityes.com/mb/showthread.php?26535-Stellantis-Mural&goto=newpost Sun, 17 Mar 2024 21:22:42 GMT

Celebrating Detroit's east side with art
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Stellantis hired a Detroit artist to put a mural on a sound wall on Detroit's east side.
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Sheetz Arrives in Detroit https://www.detroityes.com/mb/showthread.php?26534-Sheetz-Arrives-in-Detroit&goto=newpost Fri, 15 Mar 2024 13:42:26 GMT Ground has been broken for the first Sheetz in Metro Detroit on Wick Road in Romulus. Get ready. They are coming in big and fast. The Romulus site,...
Ground has been broken for the first Sheetz in Metro Detroit on Wick Road in Romulus. Get ready. They are coming in big and fast. The Romulus site, which opens in Sept., is said to be the first of 50-60 in the metro with more coming outstate.

I've gassed up at these entertainingly-named mega gas station / food-and-everything-else emporiums while driving through other states. Nothing sticks out about them in my memory beyond the name.

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United Artist Theatre Renovation https://www.detroityes.com/mb/showthread.php?26533-United-Artist-Theatre-Renovation&goto=newpost Fri, 15 Mar 2024 05:49:52 GMT
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Lululemon Theft Ring - Downtown Detroit... https://www.detroityes.com/mb/showthread.php?26532-Lululemon-Theft-Ring-Downtown-Detroit&goto=newpost Fri, 15 Mar 2024 01:51:34 GMT
Uh-oh! Hope we're not starting to head down the bold-face theft road parts of Cali and Chicago know very well!



https://www.detroitnews.com/story/ne...e/72940881007/
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Fun Things to do in the D this Weekend March 15-17, 2024 https://www.detroityes.com/mb/showthread.php?26531-Fun-Things-to-do-in-the-D-this-Weekend-March-15-17-2024&goto=newpost Fri, 15 Mar 2024 01:23:36 GMT Kickoff list culled from the MetroTimes...
Kickoff list culled from the MetroTimes. Add your suggestions below.

St. Piggy’s Day
When: March 15 at 9 p.m.
Where: Spot Lite
What: A St. Patrick’s Day dance night
Who: DJ Psycho as Piggy McTiggers
Why: It will be a fun and interesting time, with music, live art, and celebration.

PIPED Open Mic Night
When: March 15 from 6-8 p.m.
Where: The Congregation
What: A community open mic
Who: Presented by Power in Poetry Experience of Detroit
Why: It’s a free space to perform your music and poetry, or just sit and enjoy performances by local talent.

Twisted Storytellers
When: March 15 at 6 p.m.
Where: Marygrove Theater
What: Live storytelling and music
Who: Local women storytellers
Why: Enjoy a night of storytelling by local women at The Secret Society of Twisted Storyteller's special Women's History Month event.
The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers

Trinity Irish Dance Company
When: March 15 at 8 p.m.
Where: The Music Hall
What: A dance performance
Who: The Trinity Irish Dance Company
Why: See some Irish dancing in honor of St. Patrick’s Day.

Big Bubble Rave
When: March 15 at 9 p.m.
Where: Saint Andrew’s Hall
What: An underwater-inspired dance party
Who: You and your friends
Why: Have fun dancing to EDM and Spongebob music.

St. Baddies Day Silent Headphone Party
When: March 15 from 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: Club Dream
What: An R&B music silent headphone party
Who: Local baddies
Why: It’s for the R&B music lovers who want to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in a unique way.

Goth Night
When: March 15 and 16 from 9 p.m.-3:30 a.m.
Where: Leland City Club
What: A classic goth night
Who: Resident DJs Parallax and Jay Misanthropia
Why: Meet other local goths and vibe to some music in one of the city’s cool underground venues.

Totally Rad Vintage Fest
When: March 16 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Huntington Place
What: A vintage market
Who: Local vintage lovers and vendors
Why: There will be a wide selection of records, toys, home goods, video games, and more. Plus, you can play at a vintage arcade for free
Totally Rad Vintage Fest

Audra Kubat Songwriting Workshops and Performance
When: March 16 at noon
Where: The Detroit Institute of Arts
What: Songwriting workshops followed by a concert
Who: Audra Kubat
Why:The award-winning singer-songwriter will collaborate with guests to create songs based on artwork in the DIA. Then, she will perform the songs along with others from her catalog at a performance alongside supporting musicians. Plus, it's free to residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.

313 Day Detroit Artist Market
When: March 16 from 12-5 p.m.
Where: Extra Crispy Studios
What: A local artists market and creative connection event
Who: Local artists of many kinds
Why: To celebrate 313 Day and meet other local artists, plus purchase work from some.

The Royal Oak St. Patrick’s Day Parade
When: March 16 from 12-1:30 p.m.
Where: Royal Oak
What: A St. Patrick’s Day parade
Who: Irish dancers and bagpipers, plus local families
Why: To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the largest St. Patrick’s Day parade in Oakland County.

Throwbacks Home Interiors Book Launch and Signing
When: March 16 from 1-5 p.m.
Where: Woodward Throwbacks
What: A book launch and signing
Who: Authors Bo Shepherd and Kyle Dubay
Why: The space is celebrating Throwbacks Home Interiors, the first book by Detroit duo Bo Shepherd and Kyle Dubay, who own sustainable furniture brand Woodward Throwbacks. For homeowners who are fans of historic details, the book offers inspiration for reusing, restyling, and elevating items to merge modern and antique styles.

The Improv Project Showcase
When: March 16 from 2-4 p.m.
Where: Detroit Public Theatre
What: A comedy showcase
Who: New and seasoned local improvisers
Why: It’s a great event for comedy fans and anyone looking to learn more about improvised theater. There will be a red carpet before the show and a Cupcake Afterglow after, offering refreshments and time to meet the performers.

The Official Detroit St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl
When: March 16 from 2-9 p.m.
Where: Level Two Bar & Rooftop
What: A bar crawl
Who: Presented by Bar Crawl LIVE
Why: To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with new friends, drinks, good music, and lots of fun.

Candlelight: A Tribute to Beyoncé
When: March 16 from 6:30-9:45 p.m.
Where: Christ Church Detroit
What: A candlelight concert of Beyonce music
Who: Beyonce fans and candlelight concert enthusiasts
Why: The experience is a unique multi-sensory way to hear and see music. Plus, it’s Beyonce-inspired, so what better time to go?

Fiesta House
When: March 16 at 10 p.m.
Where: TV Lounge
What: A night of Latin and house music
Who: Many local DJs
Why: To celebrate music from around the world.
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<![CDATA[Should a 'lid' be built over I-75 in Detroit? Grants will fund a study]]> https://www.detroityes.com/mb/showthread.php?26530-Should-a-lid-be-built-over-I-75-in-Detroit-Grants-will-fund-a-study&goto=newpost Thu, 14 Mar 2024 21:24:13 GMT
Should a 'lid' be built over I-75 in Detroit? Grants will fund a study of the feasibility.

"Nearly $4.3 million in federal grants and private money will fund a study of the feasibility of putting a lid, or cap, over a portion of Interstate 75 in downtown Detroit to connect and beautify the area — potentially with a park or other green space above the sunken trench of concrete."


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One award, which was announced Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Transportation, is designated for the Downtown Detroit Partnership, whose application was backed by the state Department of Transportation. The I-75 "overbuild" planning project will conduct community engagement and analyze building a deck over the freeway to reconnect neighborhoods to the north, Midtown and Brush Park, with downtown.

The announcement is the latest boost for the concept, which comes amid a plan to raise nearby I-375 to street level and convert it to a six-lane boulevard. Detroit got a $1.9 million grant, backed by U.S. Sen. Gary Peters, to study the capping idea under a spending bill signed last week by President Joe Biden.

And the developers of The District Detroit, Olympia Development of Michigan and The Related Cos., agreed to contribute a $400,000 match to the Downtown Detroit Partnership as part of tax incentives and a community benefits agreement that were approved roughly a year ago.

"The interesting thing about the cap is not only does it really connect the two sections of our downtown, but it also provides for some great public space on top of the cap," Downtown Detroit Partnership CEO Eric Larson said. "Think about what could be, depending on the size of the cap, a very significant public space or park that becomes a community asset. We'll be doing a lot of studies around that. We don't have any predetermined conclusions. And that's why this grant is so important." t is unknown how much the I-75 lid would cost. Talk of the cap sprung from talks about overhauling I-375 and picked up steam during the District Detroit community benefits process, Larson said, when questions were posed on how to restitch downtown and make it more attractive.

"There was an opportunity to not only think about I-375 but also how the overall transportation network in the downtown was coming together. There is a significant amount of investment over the next 10 years that's going to be required by MDOT and the city. When we make those investments, what do we do to make sure that they are not only smart but also long-term? And 75 came into focus," he said.

Asked how big the lid could be, Larson said it depends. It could range from 3 or 4 acres to "significantly larger" if it covered the entire east-west span downtown, he said, pointing to the 7.8-mile Big Dig project in Boston and the 5.2-acre Klyde Warren Park in Dallas.

The "deck park," which opened in 2012, was built over a recessed eight-lane freeway. The $110 million project had $56.7 million in government funding, with the rest coming from donations to a foundation.
https://www.crainsdetroit.com/politi...wntown-detroit
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Activists tap a sweet Indigenous tradition to connect youth of color in Detroit with https://www.detroityes.com/mb/showthread.php?26529-Activists-tap-a-sweet-Indigenous-tradition-to-connect-youth-of-color-in-Detroit-with&goto=newpost Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:48:47 GMT PBS-Mar 11, 2024...“As urban peoples, our relations to nature too often come at a distance,” said Antonio Rafael, cofounder of the Detroit Sugarbush...
PBS-Mar 11, 2024...“As urban peoples, our relations to nature too often come at a distance,” said Antonio Rafael, cofounder of the Detroit Sugarbush Project. “Our modern lives keep us staring at screens, living in boxes, and out of touch with the real world. Sugarbush recenters life.”

They quietly collected sap in the sugar maple grove off Outer Drive in Detroit’s Rouge Park, and boiled it down to make maple syrup and sugar…https://www.pbs.org/newshour/educati...h-the-outdoors

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<![CDATA[Improvements to People Mover & Ford Underground Parking]]> https://www.detroityes.com/mb/showthread.php?26528-Improvements-to-People-Mover-amp-Ford-Underground-Parking&goto=newpost Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:24:48 GMT
Here comes the NFL Draft so let's make improvements to the People Mover & Ford Underground Parking.
How about getting the escalators to work? I think they have been out since the early days of Covid in 2020.
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