April 2022
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Baker College
Parents’ Guide to College 2022 Special Section | Baker College 1500 University Drive • Auburn Hills, MI 48326 Undergraduate Enrollment Information: 855-487-7888, baker.edu Baker College is laser-focused on one mission: Helping students to secure a rewarding and lasting career. Baker is a regionally accredited, private, non-profit institution offering associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. They’re […]
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Davenport University
Parents’ Guide to College 2022 Special Section | Davenport University 6191 Kraft Ave. SE • Grand Rapids, MI 49512 Undergraduate Enrollment Information: 800-686-1600, davenport.edu/go A career-centered curriculum and real-world experience are what students can expect at Davenport University. For more than 150 years, Davenport has stood apart from other universities because of its unrelenting focus […]
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Five “Subjects” Parents Need to Take
Five “subjects” parents need to take when helping their son or daughter choose the best college or university for their interests, goals, and personality.
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Parents’ Guide to College
Parents should guide, encourage and offer positive support in helping their child make this important decision
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College for Creative Studies
Parents’ Guide to College 2022 Special Section | College for Creative Studies 201 East Kirby • Detroit, MI 48202 Undergraduate Enrollment Information: 313-664-7425, collegeforcreativestudies.edu For more than a century, the College for Creative Studies (CCS) has distinguished itself as one of the premier institutions of higher learning in the world. Located in the heart […]
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Eastern Michigan University
Parents’ Guide to College 2022 Special Section | Eastern Michigan University 900 Oakwood Street • Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Undergraduate Enrollment Information: 734-487-1849, emich.edu Eastern Michigan University is among the most diverse public universities in Michigan, with a strategic focus on equity and inclusion in its core mission. Founded in 1849, Eastern is the second […]
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Rochester University
Parents’ Guide to College 2022 Special Section | Rochester University 800 W. Avon Road • Rochester Hills, MI 48307 Undergraduate Enrollment Information: 248-218-2000, rochesteru.edu Rochester University prepares students for professional and personal success in God’s world—and that includes offering some of the most innovative, in-demand degree programs available anywhere! Rochester University is introducing seven new […]
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Culture Calendar: Detroit Opera, Jack White, & More
Ryan Patrick Hooper, host of ’CultureShift’ on 101.9 WDET, curates your guide to the month in arts and entertainment
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Hour Detroit: April 2022 Digital Edition
Start planning now, because “City Guide: Bucket List” features 180 places every metro Detroiter must experience in their lifetime.
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Metro Detroit Bucket List: Cheers to These Drinking Spots
In our 2022 City Guide, we roundup what every local must do in their lifetime. Here are the must-visit places to get cocktails, wine, and beer in the area.
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Editor’s Letter: Spring in Detroit
In this month’s letter, ‘Hour Detroit’ editor Kate Walsh talks opening day, our annual City Guide feature, and supporting the Ukrainian community
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Dan Dickerson on 20 Years as the Radio Play-by-Play Voice for the Tigers
Dickerson says he’ll forever be grateful for the advice his mentor Ernie Harwell shared
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Metro Detroit Bucket List: Get Active at These Recreation Spots
In our 2022 City Guide, we roundup what every local must do in their lifetime. Here’s where to hike, golf, rock climb, and more.
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Metropolitan Variety Store and Bar & Kitchen is a One-Stop Destination
The business brings a bodega-style market along with a neighborhood restaurant and bar to West Village
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The Way It Was — Opening Day, 1937
William, Josephine Ford, Eleanor, and Edsel Ford cheer on the Tigers
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Metro Detroit Bucket List: Can’t-Miss Art Attractions
In our 2022 City Guide, we roundup what every local must do in their lifetime. Here are the galleries, art events, and cultural institutions that made our list.
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A Post-COVID Silver Lining Might Mean Opportunity for Workers With Disabilities
Labor force participation for people with disabilities is 3 percentage points ahead of where it stood pre-pandemic
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Detroiters Are Making their Mark on Broadway
These playwrights are bringing their talents to Broadway, and they’re elevating the homegrown theater scene along the way
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Ann Arbor Startup Workit Health Is on Its Way to Unicorn Status
Online therapy is clicking as the pandemic reshapes addiction treatment options
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Book Review: “Everything Must Go” by Camille Pagán
The Ann Arbor novelist’s latest book addresses the importance of boundaries, while offering an honest and relatable depiction of middle age
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Metro Detroit Bucket List: Shop ‘Til You Drop at These Must-Visit Retailers
In our 2022 City Guide, we roundup what every local must do in their lifetime. Here are the stores you have to check out.
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A Clarkston College Student Is Among the World’s Top Tetris Masters
In this month’s Object Lesson, we break down the world of competitive Tetris — yes, that’s a thing
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Fenton Winery & Brewery ’s Cheesy Ale Soup Recipe
The dish features the brewery’s Ignescent Amber Ale
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Foot Locker’s Don Dudley on Sneakers, Local Creatives, & More
The central region marketing director is making strides in the footwear industry while uplifting creatives in Detroit and beyond
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Metro Detroit Bucket List: The Music Spots You Need to Check Out
In our 2022 City Guide, we roundup what every local must do in their lifetime. Here are the venues, record shops, and festivals that made our list.
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A Local Interior Designer Shares Her Gallery Wall in Her Midtown Apartment
After a decade collecting art, Caitlin Rowley transformed her living room into a gallery of conversation starters
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Michigan’s Legal World is Still Dominated by White Men. Here’s Why Diversity Matters.
The brochures and websites of the state’s law schools — where most Michigan attorneys get their start — boast a diverse array of students smiling back at you. But the reality is far from picture perfect.
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Mike Han Has Made an Art of Turning Setbacks into Success
The chef-turned-artist’s work can be found in restaurants across metro Detroit
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Build a Better BLT with These Local Ingredients
With only bacon, lettuce, tomato, and bread, this sandwich may seem deceptively simple, but it is key to use the very best ingredients one can find
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Smithsonian Director Christopher Wilson on His Path from Detroit to D.C.
The University of Detroit Jesuit High School, the University of Michigan, and Wayne State University graduate talks about his moments with Rosa Parks and Michelle Obama, why Lin-Manuel Miranda ghosted him, and more
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Metro Detroit Bucket List: The Must-Visit Food Spots
In our 2022 City Guide, we roundup what every local must do in their lifetime. Here are the Polish restaurants, pizza places, dessert shops, and more you don’t want to miss.
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Metro Detroit Bucket List: 188 Things Every Local Must Do in Their Lifetime
It’s a long list, so you’d better start planning
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Wayne State Scientists Study How The Brain Creates Memories
Plus, more research from across the Mitten State
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Detroit Flower Wall’s Creations Elevate Events and Businesses
The experiential design company makes floral backdrops, signage, and more
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The Detroit Bars to Visit on the Tigers’ Opening Day
The home opener is an unofficial holiday in Detroit — here are the best spots to pregame and after-party
