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Manitou Beach aims to become Michigan’s wine tasting hub
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Manitou Beach Village is rolling out a walkable wine-and-shopping concept that links local boutiques with tasting rooms from Michigan wineries.
John Lee Hooker Foundation sets inaugural Detroit legacy celebration
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The John Lee Hooker Foundation will host its first Life & Legacy Celebration on Aug. 22 at Aretha’s Jazz Cafe in Detroit, marking a hometown return for the blues legend’s family and a fundraiser for youth music and education programs.
Detroit senior housing project fully opens on historic Lewis College campus
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Dr. Violet T. Lewis Village is now fully complete in Detroit after the East Building received its certificate of occupancy June 29 and leasing begins July 22. The $29.3 million redevelopment turns the former Lewis College of Business campus into…
Detroit Legacy Tours opens July 1 with walking tours of downtown, Paradise Valley and Black Bottom
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Detroit Legacy Tours is launching July 1, 2026, with small-group walking tours focused on downtown Detroit and historic Black neighborhoods.
Cielo Rooftop Detroit and The Phoenix plan alcohol-free rooftop event
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Cielo Rooftop Detroit and The Phoenix will host the second annual Zero Proof on the Roof on Aug. 14 in downtown Detroit.
Shoes That Fit replaces stolen sneakers for Detroit HOOPFEST
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Shoes That Fit is stepping in with more than 500 pairs of new sneakers for NW Goldberg Cares after thieves stole part of the group’s shoe inventory before this weekend’s HOOPFEST in Detroit.
Roncelli marks 60 years with record revenue, new ownership and Detroit expansion
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Roncelli is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a package of investments in leadership, workplaces, technology and community giving.
Handlelife Academy hosts youth basketball event with Michigan commit Brandon McCoy Jr
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Handlelife Academy brought 30 young players from grades 5 through 8 to Chatsworth for a training and mentorship event featuring Brandon McCoy Jr., a McDonald’s All-American headed to Michigan.
Albany State marching band to make history in Detroit Thanksgiving parade
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Albany State University’s Marching Rams Show Band will become the first HBCU band to perform in America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit on Nov. 26, 2026, during the event’s 100th anniversary.
Heartfelt Media Group makes its owned songs free to download
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Heartfelt Media Group is giving away its HMG-owned music titles under Creative Commons licensing and releasing two new singles on July 10, 2026. The move adds free downloads, performance tracks and reimbursement for any paid purchase made…
Detroit Homebuyers Fair returns June 20 at Huntington Place
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Detroit’s free Homebuyers Fair comes back June 20 at Huntington Place with workshops, exhibitors and a keynote from Vivica A. Fox. The event is aimed at helping aspiring homeowners build the knowledge and connections needed to navigate the…
Medical Marketing Whiz founder Lori Werner named among Michigan’s top women leaders for 2026
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Lori Werner, founder and chief marketing wiz of Medical Marketing Whiz, was named one of The Women We Admire’s Top Women Leaders of Michigan for 2026. The recognition spotlights her role in helping medical practices grow through healthcare…
Montana West Sports launches MLB All-Star and America 250 collections
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Montana West Sports unveiled two limited-edition bag collections tied to MLB All-Star Week in Philadelphia and the U.S. semiquincentennial, with sales live now online and a pop-up planned at Citizens Bank Park during All-Star Week. The drop leans…
MR. 1204 lands new Rocstar and Warner Music Group distribution deal for August single
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MR. 1204 will release his new single “Why You Mad” worldwide on Aug. 7, 2026, marking his first official release under a new distribution partnership with Rocstar and ada/Warner Music Group.
True Trade Brands launches limited Michigan capsule
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True Trade Brands is making its home-state debut in Michigan with a 2,000-unit capsule built around workwear, durability and community pride.
DEF MACHINE drops Detroit-led cover of P!NK’s Get The Party Started
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DEF MACHINE released a high-energy cover of P!NK’s “Get The Party Started” on June 12, featuring Detroit vocalist K33DA and bassist Bill Dickens.
Bankole Thompson draws TV coverage in Flint book launch
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Bankole Thompson returned to Flint on June 17 for a public launch of his new book, Hope: On The Mountain Of Fear, drawing coverage from NBC25/FOX66 and opening Flint’s Juneteenth observance.
Vlasic Labs brings Michigan golf fundraiser back July 10
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Vlasic Labs will host the third annual Michigan Vlasic Classic at St. John’s Resort in Plymouth, Michigan, on July 10 to raise money for The Forgotten Prisoner Foundation and support former basketball player Jarred Shaw. The event underscores how…
Creative Colors International adds new Metro Detroit franchisee territory
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Creative Colors International has opened a new franchise location in Garden City, Michigan, expanding its on-site repair and restoration footprint in the Metro Detroit area.
Angela Sadler Williamson brings PBS series back to Detroit
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Emmy-nominated filmmaker Angela Sadler Williamson is returning to Detroit the week of June 15 to produce new episodes of her KLCS PBS series, spotlighting local stories of resilience and leadership.
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