May 2026
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Baker College
For more than a century, Baker College has empowered students through a transformative, student-centered education that opens doors to lifelong academic and professional success.
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14 Don’t-Miss Events in Metro Detroit in May
THEATER April 29–May 17 Hamilton: The groundbreaking musical that turns the story of the American Revolution into a mesmerizing hip-hop opera will return to Detroit’s Fisher Theatre this month. Writer and actor Lin-Manuel Miranda received overwhelming critical praise when Hamilton debuted on Broadway in 2015 — and scooped up a record-breaking 16 Tony Award nominations […]
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Ferris State University
Ferris State equips graduates with dynamic skill sets that fuel Michigan’s economic growth.
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Kalamazoo College
Nationally renowned and globally oriented, Kalamazoo College is the home of the K-Plan, an individualized and integrated approach to the liberal arts and sciences.
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30 Years of Hour Detroit: Past Subjects Reflect on Their Covers
When the first issue of Hour Detroit hit newsstands in May 1996, the city was far from what would later be called its comeback, revival, or renaissance — but the seeds were already being planted. That same month, General Motors purchased the Renaissance Center, signaling renewed corporate interest in downtown. In November, voters approved Proposal […]
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Grand Valley State University
Grand Valley State University prepares its more than 22,000 students for a fulfilling career and a life of impact.
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Hour Detroit: May 2026 Digital Edition
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5 Essential Steps to Prepare Your Child for Independence
Preparing for college involves more than just academic readiness; it requires a focus on practical and emotional independence.
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Navigating the College Maze: A Guide for Parents
Going to college is a significant milestone for both students and parents. As your child prepares to embark on this new chapter, you will need to navigate a complex landscape of decisions, from choosing the right institution to managing finances and emotional readiness.
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Shop the Look
When it comes to women’s fashion, there’s no better place to find the latest looks than Downtown Birmingham. Offering options for all styles, the local boutiques and national shops found throughout the district have everything you need for a closet refresh. We’ve profiled some of the season’s hottest trends and where to discover each.
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Stratford: Where World-Class Theatre Meets Small-Town Magic
Stratford invites you to experience world-class theatre, seasonal dining and small-town charm—an effortless escape where culture, beauty and unforgettable moments come together.
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Andre B. Lacy School of Business
At the Lacy School of Business at Butler University, academic rigor is intentionally paired with real-world experience.
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A Team Built Around the Client Experience
In a market where many real estate brands still revolve around a single agent, Dan Gutfreund has taken a different approach.
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University of Detroit Mercy
In 2026, The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranked University of Detroit Mercy among the nation’s top 50 universities.
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At Home with Jeff Daniels
Before Jeff Daniels was a Hollywood star, he was just a guy strumming his guitar and waiting for his big break. He left Michigan in search of something bigger than working in his family’s lumber yard in Chelsea. That meant taking on the role of “struggling theater actor” in New York City in the late […]
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2026 Metro Detroit Summer Events Preview: Music
May 29–31 Songs of America: Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and vocalists Melinda Doolittle and Jimmie Herrod as they perform jazz standards, Broadway favorites, and other classics that have shaped the country’s musical legacy. $20+. Orchestra Hall, Detroit; dso.org. June 9 The Wallflowers: The long-running project of singer and multi-instrumentalist Jakob […]
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A New Day for Detroit’s Dakota Inn
A giant Biergarten, Jazz & Film Nights, Wine Tastings & World Cup Parties are just a few of this summer’s offerings at the beloved, historic venue.
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Leelanau Peninsula: Dispatches from the 45th Parallel
It’s 45 degrees outside in October, rain is pounding in horizontal sheets onto the plate-glass window nearby, and I’m drinking a Bloody Mary with a smoked fish peeping out at me. Believe it or not, I’m in my happy place, and I’m about to willingly get in a car and be driven into the river. […]
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Editor’s Letter: Celebrating 30 Years of ‘Hour Detroit’
This month, Hour Detroit is celebrating its 30th birthday. And while 30 isn’t old in people years, in an industry in which many publications don’t last a decade, it’s a milestone worth celebrating. Over 350 issues, we’ve told a lot of stories. So instead of trying to sum them up in words — in an […]
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Enterprise Uniform Co.: An Unsung Hero for Detroit’s Frontline Workers
Lynne Burgess-Holmes didn’t know many dads like hers. When Lynne was growing up in the 1950s on Detroit’s west side, Leroy Burgess set aside an entire room of their house for his miniature train set. He built gas-propelled remote-controlled airplanes, and he’d gather kids from their neighborhood on Dexter and Columbus to take turns flying […]
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A Walking, Talking Game System
Michigan startup YES! Inc. is bringing family time back to the living room with a new game system that gets up, talks, and joins the fun.
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The Way It Was: The Tauber Family Railroad at the Detroit Zoo
For nearly 100 years, the miniature Tauber Family Railroad has been one of the most popular attractions at the 125-acre Detroit Zoo, especially on a warm and sunny day. Dedicated in 1931, three years after the zoological park opened, the train, a gift from the Detroit News, originally followed a 2.5-mile track that encircled the […]
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How Tamara Kessler & Associates Transformed a Patio and Living Room in a Grosse Pointe Shores Home
After living in their Colonial-style home for 20 years, a Grosse Pointe Shores couple turned to Tami Kessler of Tamara Kessler & Associates “to recreate spaces and freshen the interiors,” says Kessler, an award-winning designer. One goal was to make everything lighter and brighter. They took out a wall between the kitchen and dining space, […]
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The Tempest: A Storm Worth the Journey
This season, the Stratford Festival invites Michigan audiences to make the journey to Stratford, Ontario for The Tempest.
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Meet Aya Restrepo: The Force Behind the Birmingham Med Spa Glam Jail
As a child, Aya Restrepo was regularly compared to her sister, whose lighter skin and blue eyes were praised for their beauty. “They would say to me, ‘Oh, you’re getting pretty’ or ‘You’re getting there,’” she recalls. “I looked at beauty as a form of power. What makes people pay attention to this person versus […]
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A Flower for ‘Hour’ in Honor of Its 30th Anniversary
Thirteen years ago, I wrote my first story for Hour. It was a ride-along with the Wayne State Police, one of the rare campus police organizations that patrol the surrounding neighborhoods, too. The police force is one of the main reasons that the Cass Corridor and its Midtown rebranding have succeeded over the years. As […]
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Charles Lang Freer House: Inside the Detroit Home of the Famed Industrialist
When Chase Robinson, director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art, lectures at the Detroit Institute of Arts on June 7, his topic is sure to draw a few quizzical looks. Entitled “Detroit and Charles Lang Freer’s Vision for a National Museum,” the discussion centers on an overlooked Motor City masterpiece, its owner, and […]
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Meet Dr. Muneeb Shaikh
At Golnick Pediatric Dental Associates, helping children feel safe, comfortable, and confident at the dentist is at the center of everything the team does. That mission is a perfect fit for Dr. Muneeb Shaikh, DDS, MS – better known to many of his young patients as Dr. “Shake.” With his upbeat energy, gentle approach, and […]
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How Miles Davis Kicked His Heroin Addiction in Motown
If you visited Detroit in fall 1953, maybe you came to Briggs Stadium to catch a Detroit Lions game during their second NFL Championship Game-winning season in a row. Or maybe you came to Olympia to see the Detroit Red Wings, the squad that would take down Montreal in Game 7 to win the Stanley […]
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Café Cortina: Serving Hospitality from the Heart to Metro Detroit for 50 Years
For 50 years, Café Cortina has remained a local beacon of Northern Italian food. The restaurant has also racked up numerous Best of Detroit wins here at Hour Detroit and was the second in history to earn our Restaurant of the Year designation back in 2003. Now, more than two decades later, I returned to […]
