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On the Losing End

On the Losing End

As a nation, we’re pound-foolish when challenged with dropping weight.
She’s a Good Sport

She’s a Good Sport

Michigan native keeps active as Nike Field Reporter.
Sirens of Chrome

Sirens of Chrome

The annual automotive unveiling showcases the evolution of more than glass and steel.
Down Memory Lane

Down Memory Lane

The achievements of the Scripps and Booth families are well noted in Detroit history.
Kern’s Department Store

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

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

Staying in Focus

Forty years after its founding, hope springs eternal for an organization dedicated to fighting injustice and poverty.
Location, Location

Location, Location

Detroit gets a close-up in a film about a native-born pediatric neurosurgeon.
Banishing Act: (Amazing) Words That Need to Go

Banishing Act: (Amazing) Words That Need to Go

Every New Year’s Day, Lake Superior State University unveils its list of Banished Words.
Abraham Lincoln head on shoulders

Links to Lincoln

Honest Abe left quite a few footprints in Michigan.
Ink Spot

Ink Spot

More than just body art, a tattoo proclaiming ‘diabetic’ can be vitally important.
Fort Shelby

Check-in Time, Again

After an extensive renovation, the long-neglected Fort Shelby Hotel awaits guests once more.
St. Florian Church

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

Rockette Science

Two of the leggy lasses tell how they attain their precision work.
Parade Leader

Parade Leader

As the new director of The Parade Company, David Danielson tries to keep everything afloat while preparing for America’s Thanksgiving Parade.
Andy Warhol

Shooting Gallery

DIA photography exhibit puts artists in the frame.

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