June 2012

Best of Detroit 2012

Thousands of readers played favorites in online voting for Hour Detroit’s 2012 Best of Detroit list. Check out the 287 winners, and then go play tourist in your own hometown.

Garden Fresh Gourmet Expands to All-Natural Ready Meals

Local talent and technology create all-natural ready meals that don't taste like 'airline food.'

By Julie Edgar

Father/Daughter Musical Duo Perform in Palmer Woods

A. Spencer Barefield and daughter Jannina have had a harmonious relationship since she was a tot.

By Yelena Sukhoterina

Detroit Expats Raise Money for Their Hometown

Born and Raised Detroit Foundation (BARD) establishes a solid infrastructure for hosting events for Detroit-based charities in cities across the country.

By Mark Kuryandchik

State Rep. Proposes Animal-Abuse Registry

If State Representative Harvey Santana has his way, adults who've been convicted of animal abuse in Michigan will become a part of a state registry as an important tool for law enforcement.

By George Bulanda

A Bad Diet Can Spoil Your Liver

It's not just booze that can lead to liver disease. Poor eating habits can adversely affect that organ, too.

By Ilene Wolff

Arts & Entertainment

Letters from the Readers: June 2012

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

Come Out to Play

Not so long ago, Detroit had precious few playmates eyeing its spaces. Now, the kids are circling, and as smart parents know, it’s wise to let them have fun — right in our own backyard.

By Rebecca Powers

Saks Fifth Avenue, 1940

THE WAY IT WAS.

George Bulanda

Contributors: June 2012

Julie Edgar, Rebecca Green, Mathilde Aubier