July 2026
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11 Don’t-Miss Events in Metro Detroit in July
Music July 10-12 African World Festival The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History presents a dynamic celebration of culture, history, community, and the legacy of the African diaspora. Enjoy musical performances, panel discussions, an African marketplace with handcrafted goods, and a children’s village full of hands-on experiences and storytelling sessions. A food pavilion […]
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Top Dentists 2026
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Hour Detroit: July 2026 Digital Edition
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The Freedom Plane Tour Comes to The Henry Ford in Dearborn
In celebration of the nation’s bicentennial in 1976, the American Freedom Train, powered by a steam locomotive, traveled across the country from April 1, 1975, through Dec. 31, 1976. Along the way, it displayed more than 500 iconic American artifacts to more than 7 million visitors. Items included George Washington’s copy of the Constitution, the […]
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Remembering Danny Overstreet, Owner of The Old Miami
“One of the last true earthlings.” That’s how artist Chris Turner describes Daniel “Danny” Overstreet, owner of the legendary dive bar The Old Miami. Overstreet passed away on May 1 at 78 years old, leaving a legacy of passion and generosity to his community. The decorated Vietnam veteran did more than own a bar in […]
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Jon and Lauren Cotton: The Couple Behind the Preservation of Northern Michigan’s Historic Hotels and Restaurants
Jon and Lauren Cotton did not set out to build a hotel empire. In fact, the Grosse Pointe Farms couple had to wade through a series of unlikely personal and career events, plus a major pandemic, before founding The Cotton Collection, an assemblage of historic hotels and restaurants in some of northern Michigan’s most cherished […]
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Girls Who Grill: Empowering Women Around the Grill Through Beef, Community and Confidence
Women are taking their place at the grill. Discover how Girls Who Grill builds confidence, culinary skills, and connections through beef, education, and community.
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Waterfront Living in Metro Detroit: A Day Trip Downriver
Thousands of bodies of water shape the landscape of metro Detroit. Bordered by two Great Lakes — which are connected by the Detroit River, Lake St. Clair, and the St. Clair River — and peppered with hundreds of inland lakes, rapid rivers, and scenic creeks, this region boasts some of the state’s best places to […]
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Michigan’s Natural Wonders
Life in a sprawling metropolitan area like metro Detroit can sometimes feel removed from nature. But despite the past few hundred years of human development, our state remains home to more than 8 million acres of public land ready to be explored — from two peninsulas and ancient formations dating back 3.5 billion years to […]
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Dr. Arsen Melkonyan Helps Young Patients Feel Proud of Their Smiles
For Dr. Arsen Melkonyan, pediatric dentistry is about far more than caring for teeth. It is about creating positive early experiences and building trust with families
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Waterfront Living in Southeast Michigan: Lake St. Clair
Thousands of bodies of water shape the landscape of metro Detroit. Bordered by two Great Lakes — which are connected by the Detroit River, Lake St. Clair, and the St. Clair River — and peppered with hundreds of inland lakes, rapid rivers, and scenic creeks, this region boasts some of the state’s best places to […]
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Get Ready for Another Blockbuster Year at the Troy Traffic Jam, presented by Kirco!
The Troy Traffic Jam is back August 2nd with another blockbuster lineup of cars, feature vehicles, Tech Talk presentations, and activities to celebrate America’s Anniversary!
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Tips for Exploring Isle Royale, Michigan’s Only National Park
To explore the natural wonders of most U.S. national parks, you need little more than a purchased pass, a map, and some hiking shoes. Isle Royale is not one of those parks. Nestled into the northwest corner of Lake Superior lies one of Michigan’s most wild and remote places. Getting there is no easy task, […]
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A Brief History of the Clawson Chicken
What is the history of this big bird? Born in 1959 under the care of Faym-Us Chicken to market the restaurant’s broasted chicken, the chicken statue has nested atop 331 N. Main St. in Clawson for decades. The chicken has marked its territory, maintaining its roost through several different businesses, including Atomic Chicken and the […]
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Waterfront Living in Southeast Michigan: Huron River Waterway
Thousands of bodies of water shape the landscape of metro Detroit. Bordered by two Great Lakes — which are connected by the Detroit River, Lake St. Clair, and the St. Clair River — and peppered with hundreds of inland lakes, rapid rivers, and scenic creeks, this region boasts some of the state’s best places to […]
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How Detroit-style Pizza Became Popular in Seoul
Walking through the Itaewon neighborhood in Seoul, South Korea, you’ll find one of the most diverse food scenes in the country. Historically, Itaewon has attracted many foreign residents because of its proximity to the Yongsan Garrison, which served as the headquarters for U.S. Forces Korea from 1957 until its relocation in 2018. Foreign influence permeates […]
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Waterfront Living in Southeast Michigan: Detroit River
Thousands of bodies of water shape the landscape of metro Detroit. Bordered by two Great Lakes — which are connected by the Detroit River, Lake St. Clair, and the St. Clair River — and peppered with hundreds of inland lakes, rapid rivers, and scenic creeks, this region boasts some of the state’s best places to […]
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Inside a Stunning Blain Island Home in Waterford Township
Few windows and little natural light defined the late-19th-century log cabin that once stood on George and Carolyn Landolt’s waterfront lot. Located on Blain Island near Waterford, the home “was very dark and honestly didn’t feel like you were on a lake at all,” Carolyn says. George purchased the property and its original 1880s log […]
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Editor’s Letter: Exploring Michigan’s Natural Wonders
I hate to admit it, but I’ve reached the age when I catch myself saying, “Back in the day, we used to … [insert old-timer examples here].” Play ball in the street until it was dark, walk to school during snowstorms, go places instead of just scrolling through photos on our phones. That’s not true. […]
