July 2020
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Dana Nessel Doesn’t Mess Around
Michigan’s history-making attorney general has something other liberal firebrands lack — real political power — and she’s not afraid to use it
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Michigan LGBTQ+ Milestones
From 1970 to 2020, here’s what’s happened in the state
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2020 Rocket Mortgage Classic Retools With a New Mission but No Fans
After a blockbuster inaugural year, the PGA event is changing things up for the COVID-19 era
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4 Detroit E-tainment Events and Activities
Engage with the local arts community from the comfort and safety of your home
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Top Dentists 2020
Southeast Michigan boasts several top dental schools, which means metro Detroit has no shortage of excellent dentists, orthodontists, periodontists, and prosthodontists.
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Hour Detroit: July 2020 // Digital Edition
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How to Throw an Intimate Summer Get-Together During the Pandemic
After months of solitude, it’s time to ease back into getting together. Here’s how to do it safely and in style.
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SaveArtSpace Showcases Local Artists’ Work on Billboards Around Detroit
A pandemic-proof way to bring art to the people
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Weeks of Protests in Detroit Bring Demands for Radical Reforms
Demonstrators insist that they will keep marching until their demands are met
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Can Summer Be Salvaged?
Shutdown-battered businesses Up North are scrambling to salvage the season, hoping vacationers wary of COVID-19-era travel will spend their time —and dollars — in state
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Metro Detroit Food Entrepreneurs Turn to Video During the Pandemic
What’s a food entrepreneur to do when the kitchen’s closed for business? Prop a camera on the counter and hit record.
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Pianist Andy Milne Explores Creative Collaborations at U-M
After beating cancer, the jazz artist is finding his groove in Ann Arbor
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When the Pandemic Scuttled Their Weddings, These Couples Went Small
Couples whose big days happened to coincide with a global pandemic are finding ways to make a smaller celebration special with no regrets
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Glass Academy Adapts With COVID-Inspired Pieces and Virtual Events
The Dearborn studio is turning crisis into creativity with its new glassworks
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Wayne State’s Black Student Union President on Making This Moment Matter
Jeremiah Wheeler encourages non-Black people advocating for the Black community to “commit. commit to the struggle.”
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Chronic High Water Is Threatening Businesses and Homes Across the Region
And scientists say it may be here to stay
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George the Jeweler on His Star-Studded Client List and Why He’ll Never Leave Detroit
He’s created pieces for Christina Milian, Gigi Hadid, and Khloe Kardashian
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Drive-In Theaters Are Having a Moment
There are restrictions, but catching a flick under the stars is still one of the surest bets for a fun summer night
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8 Ice Accessories to Keep Your Summer Drinks Nice and Cool
As the mercury rises, add these unique chillers and ice molds to your beverages
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If RV Sales Are Any Indication, at Least One Type of Up North Travel Could Be on a Roll
Plus, advice for novice road warriors
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How to Celebrate Your Wedding Day During the Pandemic
The founders of event planning company Graham Stanton Co. share their insight
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Regina Andrew’s New Lighting Collection Elegantly Evokes the Seaside
The Wyandotte home décor store teams up with ”Coastal Living” magazine on the new line
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What to Know Before You Go Up North This Summer
Bring your hiking boots, buy local, and make reservations
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2 Ways to Make Takoi’s Promises in Vortex Cocktail
The refreshing Thai spin on the classic margarita is a fan favorite
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The Way It Was – SS Aquarama, 1960
The ship had space to transport 2,500 passengers and their automobiles, too
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Ori Redefines Self-Expression Through Gender-Neutral Beauty Products
The fragrance and skincare line aims to be inclusive with its offerings
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Green Beans: The Ultimate Culinary Equalizer
On the Detroit/Hamtramck border, a writer reflects on the deeper significance of a multicultural dinner staple