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Four-story brick building with a large hole spanning much of the upper two floors. Fencing has been installed around the building, blocking the adjacent street.
Posted inNews

Eastern Market’s Del Bene building might get fixed

by Aaron Mondry September 28, 2023September 28, 2023

The city issued an emergency demolition order for Eastern Market’s Del Bene building after the wall partially collapsed on Sept. 16, injuring one person and causing damage to vehicles. Now, the director of the Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department is saying the city will consider canceling the order if owner Scot Turnbull can present […]

Man wearing a white virtual reality headset and using a controller in front of a screen, which shows a rendering of an outdoor structure and garden.
Posted inGet Busy

What to do in Detroit this week: Murals in Islandview, Marble Bar anniversary and more

Kate Abbey-Lambertz headshotAvatar photo by Kate Abbey-Lambertz, Lynelle Herndon and Alex Washington September 28, 2023September 28, 2023
Portrait line drawings in neon colors are projected floor to ceiling on a wall in a dark room. Two individuals stand in front of the wall and are partially lit by the projections.
Posted inHow to Thrive

This is what Detroit’s City of Design moniker means to someone new to the city

Avatar photo by SaMya Overall September 28, 2023September 28, 2023
Digital aerial view of large park with pathways, outdoor shelters, a small beach, a basketball court, playground and a modern gray building with solar panels on the roof, with water in the foreground.
Posted inHow to Thrive

A mystery mural, new community center, all eyes on design and more Detroit culture

Avatar photo by SaMya Overall September 28, 2023September 27, 2023
A group of people, mostly wearing red, march with blue and white picket signs that say “UAW On Strike.” A factory is in the background.
Posted inCommunity

Want to donate to UAW strikers around Detroit? Here’s how

Avatar photo by SaMya Overall September 25, 2023September 22, 2023
A crowd of people outside of an Eastern Market Shed.
Posted inArts and Culture

This week around Detroit: Supporting Eastern Market businesses after the collapse

Avatar photo by Alex Washington September 22, 2023September 22, 2023
Red-and-black flyer that says, “​​Eastern Market After Dark. Sept. 21st, 6pm-11pm.” The flyer shows an illustration of a large shed structure; logos for the Gilbert Family Foundation, Detroit Month of Design, UNESCO and Design Core Detroit; and a repeating pattern made of the words “Eastern Market After Dark.”
Posted inGet Busy

Detroit event picks of the week: Eastern Market After Dark, Land Lab and a 420 magic show

Kate Abbey-Lambertz headshotAvatar photoAvatar photo by Kate Abbey-Lambertz, SaMya Overall and Alex Washington September 21, 2023September 19, 2023
Detail of a building made of beige stone and red brick. The storefront window has white chalk writing: “We’re open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Coffee, Breakfast, Smoothies, Lunch, Latte, Cold Brew. Event space available for rent.” Black bike racks and a bench are on the sidewalk.
Posted inHow to Thrive

Queer spaces, new books, Black-owned food hall and more Detroit culture

Avatar photo by SaMya Overall September 21, 2023September 22, 2023
Large group, mostly of Black men, smile and stand dressed in white, pink and black in a grassy field on a clear day. Many are embracing each other; one person is crouched in front showing off an empty aluminum food tray.
Posted inHow to Thrive

The Black Bear Brotherhood offers community and pride for plus-size Black queer men in Detroit

Avatar photo by SaMya Overall September 21, 2023September 26, 2023
Illustrated flyer in neon colors reads: “September 14-17. Detroit House of Comedy, Detroit Shipping Co., The Independent Comedy Club. Mateen Stewart, Hans Kim, Jeremiah Watkins, Mary Lynn Rajskub. Motor City Comedy Festival, www.MotorCityComedyFestival.com. Poster by Alyssa Klash.” The words are illustrated on a hot dog, fries, drink and mustard bottle on a road leading to an open mouth with the Detroit skyline in background.
Posted inHow to Thrive

What to do in Detroit this weekend: Art, comedy, film and fall-themed festivals

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Alex Washington, Lynelle Herndon and SaMya Overall September 14, 2023September 14, 2023

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