July 2008

Mayday!

Fifty years ago, a British bomber crashed into an east-side Detroit neighborhood.

By Richard Bak

2008 Detroiter of the Year

A volunteer is marshaling resources for the restoration of Detroit's island jewel.

By Richard Bak

It's a Woman's World

Now in its third decade, a five-day music festival will again fill the air in Oceana County. And, as always, the all-female celebration doesn't include guys.

By Nancy Nall Derringer

Hollywood in Motown

About 25 cast and crew came from Hollywood for up to eight weeks to film "The Job."

By Susan Howes

Strolling History

Preservation Wayne walking tours let participants step back in time to appreciate Detroit history — and new city developments.

Easy Ryder

Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels were once driving forces in pop music. But there were some rough bumps for Ryder on the road ahead, as chronicled in a new book following the singer's career....

By George Bulanda

The Best Bars in Metro Detroit

Readers voted for their favorite watering holes in metro Detroit. The 90 top vote-getters are named here.

On the Move

Nayo Wallace's part in "Speed Racer" could put the former Detroiter in the Hollywood fast lane.

By Matt Lee

Living Our Legacies

Legacy dogs our existence. How many of us leave a memory based on what we do apart from children and career?

By Rebecca Powers

The Birmingham Grand Trunk Railroad Station

The Birmingham Grand Trunk Railroad Station, 1931

By George Bulanda

Contributors: July 2008

Matt Lee, Richard Bak, Joshua Kristal, Darcy Muenchrath