July 2009

Wings of Desire

In 1927, two pilots with high hopes of breaking a record set off to fly around the world in the ‘Pride of Detroit.’ They didn’t meet their goal, but their adventurous spirit still made...

By Richard Bak

Detroiter of the Year 2009

He may be an unconventional ambassador, but no one can deny he’s rock-solid on this area, which may explain why Kid hasn’t pulled up stakes for L.A. or New York. He’s undeniably “Made in...

By Jim McFarlin

Parks in Peril

The state’s green spaces need more green to function. But fresh ideas may keep them going.

By Alexa Stanard

Still Strummin’

Johnnie Bassett happily sings the blues on his new label.

By Jim McFarlin

Peacock Proud

Kevin Carter is no Stephen King, but he does have a few hair-raising tales of his own to tell.

By Gabrielle Poshadlo

Tuned to Each Other

Augie Visocchi isn’t very good with names, but when he walked into an 8 a.m. political science class at Michigan State in the early part of the new millennium, he remembered hers.

Berry Interesting

Healthful goji berries are often imported, but the plants can thrive in metro Detroit.

By Alexa Stanard

Fast & Furious

Lights, camera, chaos! Making a film in 48 hours is hard, crazy work, but you can’t beat the fun.

By Nancy Nall Derringer

Specs’ Clear Vision

At 83, Specs Howard keeps his eye on broadcasting’s future.

By Jim McFarlin

Sunny Side Up

‘Cooking for Real’ host Sunny Anderson takes a shine to the pleasures of food — and her former city, Detroit

By Taryn Bickley

Toe the Line

Put your best barefoot forward with stylish summer footwear that flaunts well-groomed tootsies.

Styling by Aleene Jinn Hang

Arts & Entertainment

July 2009

We've Got Mail... July 2009

Praise us or pan us, but just put it down in words. Bravos or boos, we want to hear from you.

Staying Power

It’s a mainstay of metro Detroit media: Write about someone famous who used to live here.

By Rebecca Powers

Electric Park on East Jefferson

Amusement parks once were as popular as watermelon in July; among them were Electric Park on East Jefferson.

By George Bulanda

Contributors: July 2009

Taryn Bickley, C.J. Benninger, Annabel Cohen, Jim McFarlin