Bottoms Up
More than 60 years after Black Bottom was razed, the Detroit region named for its rich, dark soil has become an unlikely point of interest to a new generation of African-American history enthusiasts
Pure and Simple
Drawing inspiration from the spring bridal runways and celebrity brides alike (we’re looking at you, Priyanka Chopra), this season’s wedding fashions marry minimalism and romance, with sleek
yet scintillating silhouettes, dainty accessories,
and the underpinnings to match
Live Long and Prosper
Ann Arbor’s Forever Labs builds a thriving business banking stem cells on the prospect of future cures and life extension
A Moment of Mindfulness
Ditch the mid-day meeting with a self-care solution
48 Hours With ... Jim Jalove
Group Fitness Manager, Equinox Bloomfield Hills
A Health Resolution That Extends to the Office
A greener workspace makes for a better year
Machine Learning
The next wave of artificial intelligence is making critical decisions in health care
Heavyweight Estate
Cadillac King Don Massey's property hits the market
Metrics of Mary Jane Motoring
Research in a modest lab at John R and Mack addresses questions about cannabis and driving and takes me back to my wayward youth
Under Wraps
Lionel Perkins, senior project design engineer for camouflage at GM North America, unveils his latest project
Driver's Ed
We’ve got auto questions, leading authorities have answers
Main Review: SheWolf
Born in Detroit but inspired by Rome, SheWolf takes diners on a culinary journey
The Art of Gifting
Metro Detroit tastemakers from all walks of life offer a glimpse of what’s on their holiday wish lists. From artwork to leather goods and apparel to record players, their picks run the gamut of this season’s most popular gifting items. As different as they may be, for these four locals, the spirit of giving, eating good food, and spending time with loved ones always tops the list.
Precious Metals
Layering necklaces, stacking rings, and placing bangle upon glitzy bangle: a definitive guide to mixing the season’s must-have jewelry
The Makings of the Shinola Hotel
When the Detroit brand’s first foray into hospitality opens its doors, it’ll offer customers a more intimate way to connect with its products and experience the values central to its mission
Best Dressed 2018
Pulling back the curtain on this year’s selection of the region’s most stylish denizens
Deeply Rooted
Influenced by their ancestors, Native American artists celebrate indigenous culture through traditional and contemporary dance, music, and more
Sanctuary for the Senses
Castalia in Midtown offers a cocktail experience unlike any other
Mending Migraines
Nausea, excruciating head pain, sensitivity to light and noise: The oppressiveness of the list of symptoms for migraines has been matched only by the difficulty of treating the severe headaches. Until now.
Saving My Hair
With cold capping, I could focus on something practical and immediate — trying not to lose my hair
Mental Health: Let's Talk About It
Shedding light on a subject long deemed taboo
What It Means to Be An Abortion Clinic Escort
A Q&A with Ethan Schmitt, a clinic escort at Ann Arbor Health Center
These Businesses Are Planting Purpose in Metro Detroit — Through Food
Hour Detroit’s food issue explores sustainable restaurants, organizations, and more
3 Eateries that Focus on People, Profit, and the Planet
These triple bottom line businesses are part of Detroit’s FoodLab organization
A Zen Monk on Her Vegetarian Diet
Myungju Hillary talks spirituality, a plant-based diet, and more
Michigan-Made, Mother Nature-Approved Tools for Your Kitchen
Ditch disposables and opt for reusable products
Your Guide to Environmentally Friendly Organizations in Metro Detroit
These 10 local businesses are paving the way for a healthier and happier planet
A Deeper Look into the Racial and Ethnic Tensions Dividing Metro Detroit
From the city to the suburbs, existing segregation could be hindering the region’s progress
I Tried to Stop Smoking Through Hypnosis
Hour Detroit Editor Steve Wilke tries an unconventional method of kicking a years-long habit
Your Biggest Questions About Sunscreen, Answered by a Pro
From how often to apply to the ingredients that make it work, a local dermatologist tells all
50 Years Later: A Look Back at the Tigers’ 1968 World Series Win
The underdog team staged a mighty comeback during the historic season
Getting Ready with a Drag Queen
Emma Sapphire gives a behind-the-scenes look at a pre show beauty routine
Blown Summer Style Challenge: Be Brave With This Season's Sheer Fabrics
Billowy silhouettes and scintillating jewelry create an ethereal appeal
Best of Detroit 2018
Our reader's picks for the Best of Detroit winners in food, drink, leisure, people, and services
Stressed Out? Try Goat Yoga
Highland Park’s Pingree Farms offers a quirky fitness class
An Hour With ... Carmen McIntyre
Chief Medical Officer, Michigan Department of Corrections
The Art of Yoga
A local instructor on Crohn’s disease and her path to healing
City Guide: Exploring Metro Detroit From A to Z
From the arts to the Detroit Zoo, here are some must-see area attractions and events
Health Extra: How to Combat Seasonal Allergies
A local allergist and a community herbalist offer their tips for weathering allergy season
Health Extra: Don’t Panic When Vertigo Suddenly Hits
The most common cause of dizziness is not as scary as you think
Meal Prep Services: What to Know Before Committing to the Trend
Plus, tips from a metro Detroit-based dietitian on getting the most out of your meals
This New Technology May Allow Researchers to 'Edit' Our Genes
CRISPR could prune some inherited diseases from the family tree
Why Abdul El-Sayed's Run for Governor Is for Real
Can a political rookie from Michigan become America's first Muslim governor?
Our Kids Ruined a Perfectly Good Band
For The Hard Lessons, love and family won out over fame
Here's What Actually Happens When You Donate Your Body to Science
Answers to all the questions you've always wanted to ask
Inside a Workout at Troy's Area 45 Fitness
This gym offers metro Detroiters a new type of workout, one sensor at a time
Power to the Patient
A U-M doc is giving cancer survivors the tools to finally feel healthy again
The Common Cure
Cats and dogs get many of the same cancers we do. Could they be the key to unlocking new treatments that help us — and our pets — beat the disease?
100,000 Points of Data
Precision Medicine helps find valuable needles amidst haystacks of information
Oakland County Circuit Court Focuses on Mental Health, Substance Abuse
Program treats participants like ‘more than a number’
Best of Detroit 2017
Our reader's picks for the Best of Detroit winners in food, drink, leisure, people, and services
Socialization Therapies at Michigan Hospitals Help Address Kids' Emotional Needs
Through art, music, and other programs, young patients maintain their identities, ease stress and anxiety
The Positive and Negative Health Effects of Long-Distance Running
Before you hit the pavement, experts advise learning your body’s cues for the greatest benefits, least injuries. Plus training and eating plans and a guide to local races
TAVR Offers Less-Invasive Alternative for Open-Heart Surgery
Henry Ford doctor says he believes procedure will become standard for patients older than 65 in the next few years
Keeping Pace with Mobility
The ability to move is associated with long-term health and well-being, and the stakes are even higher for older adults
Royal Oak Doctor on Mission to Help Families Make Healthier Choices
Pilot program aims to fight childhood obesity through grocery store tours, school nutrition classes, and health screenings
Virtual Reality Check
Local health professionals are using gaming technology and other apps to analyze pain, educate students, and more
2017 City Guide: Hidden Detroit
Unlocking the secrets to some of the city’s lesser-known gems
Battling Cardiovascular Disease
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of American women
La Vie en Rose
Vintage bridal looks for a timeless and unforgettable wedding celebration.
The Mind-Body Connection
How kickboxing can improve mental health
Love a Parade
Detroit’s 90th Thanksgiving Day show is a tradition — especially for volunteers
Detroit, Reimagined
The Venice Biennale exhibit has been praised and panned, pondered and protested. And come February, the locals will get their chance to weigh in.
From Their Table to Yours
For generations, families have been passing down recipes that have stood the test of time
Pirate of the Great Lakes
This is the tale of Roaring Dan Seavey, the lakeman who absconded with a ship full of cedar and led authorities on a chase up the coast of Lake Michigan
Red, White, and Booze
Getting into the voting spirit with election-inspired cocktails
Champion For Children
Dr. Mona gained fame as a ‘water warrior,’ but her long-term crusade is fixing all of Flint’s social ills
Clearing The Air
Living in Wayne County’s polluted ZIP codes has been linked to asthma and other health conditions, but activists and policymakers — and even some industries — are working to address regional environmental issues
Curing Implicit Bias
How thoughts and perceptions health care providers unconsciously harbor
can affect health care for minorities — and what can be done about it
Birth of a Legend
Cutting to the core of Paul Bunyan's true Great Lakes origins
Designed by Detroit
From bags to neckties, get to know some of the local fashion scene’s brightest homegrown talents
A New Day for DPS?
Detroit Public Schools gets a fresh financial start this fall, but some say Michigan lawmakers have set the state’s largest district up for failure
2016 Best Dressed List
This year’s picks come from all over the metro Detroit map — from the entertainment industry and sports world to boardrooms and courtrooms
Takin' it to the Streets
Performers from Detroit’s small busking community face an unclear city ordinance — and some friendly competition
A Finer Diner
A coney island blossoms into Flowers of Vietnam on the weekends as a southwest Detroit chef works to bring his neighborhood a creative dining experience
100 Years of Thunder
UAW-GM sponsorship gives new life to the Spirit of Detroit HydroFest
A Tale of Two Michigans
A Troll explores the Upper Peninsula, one pasty at a time
Ode to Michigan Foods
Join Hour Detroit at the table for a taste of the Great Lakes State’s most iconic dishes
Who are you Calling a Fudgie?
Not much says Michigan like Mackinac Island, and not much says Mackinac Island like fudge.
Pizza Perception
A completely fair and balanced five-sense approach to establishing Detroit-style pies as the nation’s best
A Taste of Home
A native metro Detroiter living in Brooklyn yearns for the almond boneless chicken of her youth
The Coney Challenge
American or Lafayette? Here’s how to decide which dog cuts the mustard once and for all
Preserving a Tradition
In the northern Michigan village of Bellaire, family and friends carry on ‘Smokehouse Tim’s’ legacy
Compassion Fatigue
HIV is still a health problem, but getting the public to notice is an uphill battle
Still Reeling?
Michigan’s film industry is uncertain after the end of the state’s financial incentives
Strait Outta Downtown
Apartments and homes along Detroit’s riverfront take advantage of the city’s greatest natural asset
Life's a Picnic
Tips for planning the ultimate family-friendly spread
A Ginger Tale
Its factories are long gone, but 150-year-old Vernors is still ‘Detroit’s drink’
Best of Detroit 2016
Readers crown more than 300 totally awesome Best of Detroit winners
20/20 Hindsight
A look back at the people covered by Hour Detroit since 1996
Good Reads
The Motor City stars in recent books
Street Wise
Local entrepreneurs are putting the Motor City on the fashion map
City Guide 2016
Exploring metro Detroit mile by mile.
Mile By Mile: 5 - 8 Mile
City Guide 2016: Mile by Mile
Mile By Mile: 9 - 12 Mile
Nine Mile symbolizes the beginnings of suburban sprawl — and white flight.
