Motor City Rumblers
You might say their favorite gear is reverse.
On the Losing End
As a nation, we’re pound-foolish when challenged with dropping weight.
She’s a Good Sport
Michigan native keeps active as Nike Field Reporter.
Sirens of Chrome
The annual automotive unveiling showcases the evolution of more than glass and steel.
Down Memory Lane
The achievements of the Scripps and Booth families are well noted in Detroit history.
Kern’s Department Store
The emporium was marked by exquisite touches, such as marble floors, mahogany counters, and soaring ceilings.
Made to Measure
In bringing Leonard Slatkin on board as its new music director, the DSO found a harmonious fit: a solid conductor who can also drum up support for the orchestra.
Fresh Start
A unique Detroit program rolls out the welcome mat for the homeless.
Talking Shop
As encouraging as it is to see the downtown revival take flight with refurbished theaters, new restaurants, and lofts, the one area that’s sadly missing in the comeback is retail.
Staying in Focus
Forty years after its founding, hope springs eternal for an organization dedicated to fighting injustice and poverty.
Location, Location
Detroit gets a close-up in a film about a native-born pediatric neurosurgeon.
Banishing Act: (Amazing) Words That Need to Go
Every New Year’s Day, Lake Superior State University unveils its list of Banished Words.
Links to Lincoln
Honest Abe left quite a few footprints in Michigan.
Ink Spot
More than just body art, a tattoo proclaiming ‘diabetic’ can be vitally important.
Check-in Time, Again
After an extensive renovation, the long-neglected Fort Shelby Hotel awaits guests once more.
St. Florian Church
As Detroit spread and prospered during the booming 1920s, its need for more houses of worship grew, too.
Waging a Final Battle for Forgotten Vets
The cremains of those who served in the armed forces sit languishing on the shelves of funeral homes, a sad scandal as we mark Veterans Day this month.
Rockette Science
Two of the leggy lasses tell how they attain their precision work.
Parade Leader
As the new director of The Parade Company, David Danielson tries to keep everything afloat while preparing for America’s Thanksgiving Parade.
Shooting Gallery
DIA photography exhibit puts artists in the frame.