Detroit’s Hot New Class: Budget Shopping At Whole Foods

Whole Foods doesn’t want Detroit to think of it as an upscale grocer mockingly referred to as “Whole Paycheck” because of its high prices. So 18 months ago they started a grassroots marketing campaign to teach residents how to be “Savvy Shoppers” ahead of its store opening next month.

Sapna Maheshwari a week ago 23 responses

Detroit’s RoboCop Statue Is Finally Coming Together And It Is Awesome

Two years ago, Kickstarter raised $67,436 to make a statue in Detroit honoring RoboCop, the city’s finest hero. The vision is finally being completed.

Ryan Broderick a week ago 43 responses

10 Reasons Why Detroit Will Prove Critics Wrong

Politics and finances may have dominated the news in Detroit so far this year, but there’s much more to know about the city in 2013. Here’s 10 reasons why Detroit is worth believing in this year.

Tom Bellino a month ago 19 responses

76 Ways To Tell If You’re From The Suburbs Of Detroit

Growing up, the two most beautiful words in the English dictionary were “snow” & “day.”

OriginalHuskyBoys 3 months ago 18 responses

Firefighter Rescues Dog From Horrific Detroit Highway Accident

A bright spot in the grim, fatal aftermath on Interstate 75.

Jessica Testa 3 months ago 48 responses

Massive Fatal Accident In Detroit Shuts Down I-75 Freeway

At least one person has been killed in a major Detroit freeway crash that involved at least two dozen vehicles including tractor-trailers. Icy roads appear to be the culprit.

Ellie Hall 3 months ago 17 responses

A Year In A Firefighter’s Helmet Cam

A Detroit firefighter’s helmet cam highlights from working in Highland Park.

TxBlackLabel 4 months ago 50 responses

Amazing Video Of Firefighters Rescuing Two Puppies

At the very moment you’ve written off humanity, something like this comes along. The Fire Department in Detroit pull two unconscious dogs out of a burning house, and one selfless firefighter resuscitates them with his own oxygen tank and mask.

Gavon Laessig 11 months ago 122 responses

Melted Clock In An Abandoned School

Dali in Detroit. You can see the rest of these photos here. Man, that’s a lot of symbolism.

Jimbo Duggins a year ago 64 responses

Mitt Romney Doesn’t Live Here Anymore

From the empty lot where his childhood home stood to his father’s abandoned auto factory, a tour through the remains of the Romneys’ Michigan.

McKay Coppins a year ago 1 response

Michigan Residents Criticize Romney On Auto-Bailout Stance In New DNC Video

Residents call ‘Let Detroit Go Bankrupt’ stance “ridiculous” and “disgusting.”

Zeke Miller a year ago 2 responses

DNC To Romney: Here’s Why You Don’t Bet Against America

“Let them go bankrupt” line comes back to haunt Romney in new Democratic National Committee web video. GM’s record profit bolsters Obama’s case.

Zeke Miller a year ago 10 responses

45 Photos Of Tim Tebow Getting Tackled

It clearly makes me a bad person, but Tebow help me…these pictures make me so happy. The Denver Broncos quarterback and lightning rod with a Christ complex sure does get creamed a lot.

Gavon Laessig a year ago 32 responses

Tyler The Creator Calls Off Show After Fan Throws Glass Bottles At Odd Future

Odd Future’s show in Detroit came to an abrupt end last night when a fan hurled two bottles on stage, one nearly hitting DJ Syd. Even Tyler the Creator, and his high tolerance for mayhem, won’t authorize flying glass. View Media ›

Mike Hayes 2 years ago 19 responses

Top 20 Achievements Of President Obama

Barack Obama refuses to “spike the football,” so we’ll do it for him. This list is in no particular order and by no means comprehensive. Achievement unlocked: Reelection. View List ›

Gavon Laessig 2 years ago 223 responses

Why Detroit Isn’t the ‘New’ New Orleans on thecarconnection.com ›

According to the last Census, the city of Detroit is hitting a new nadir.

TheCarConnection.com 2 years ago respond

First Look At The RoboCop Statue

An early look at the RoboCop statue, funded with $50,000 raised through the Kickstarter page Detroit Needs A RoboCop Statue. This preview is just a bust, but the finished product will be a life size, full-bodied Robo. Let the debate begin about whether or not $50,000 could be spent more wisely. More info about the statue over at io9 . View Image ›

Gavon Laessig 2 years ago 44 responses

Alternate Reality Movie Posters

Artist Sean Hartter conjured up these Bizarro World film posters, done in the style of ’70s b-movies, featuring his ideal casts and directors. I’d give anything to see Jodorowsky’s take on “Star Wars.” View List ›

Gavon Laessig 2 years ago 104 responses

Detroit Misses Another Opportunity

This kind of shortsighted attitude is exactly what got Detroit into trouble in the first place. I can’t believe they won’t even put together a committee or something to explore this frankly brilliant idea. View List ›

Tanner Ringerud 2 years ago 27 responses

Haunting Images Of Detroit’s Decline on huffingtonpost.com ›

On the plus side, lots more crack houses!

The Huffington Post 2 years ago 3 responses

Then and Now: Detroit’s Pfeiffer Brewery

I’m somehow fascinated with images of urban decay. I suppose Detroit’s full of them. More cool abandoned brewery photos here. View List ›

amyvernon 2 years ago 33 responses

100 Abandoned Houses In Detroit

Photographer Kevin Bauman took pictures of 100 abandoned houses in Detroit. Here’s a sampling of some of them. View List ›

Matt Stopera 2 years ago 21 responses

Johnny Damon Moving to Boston? on google.com ›

Is Johnny Damon leaving Detroit for the Boston Red Sox? Check the links below to stay up to date on his decision.

Google Trends 2 years ago respond

Frozen House in Detroit

Photographer Gregory Holm and architect Matthew Radune sprayed created this as an art project to comment on the urban conditions in Detroit. Or something like that. View Image ›

Derek 3 years ago 7 responses

Father Accused Of Killing Son Over Contact With Tot on content.usatoday.com ›

“Outside Detroit today, 37-year-old Jamar Pinkney Sr. was denied bond for allegedly killing his naked son execution style after hearing that the 15-year-old had sexual contact with his 3-year-old half-sister.” So much ugly in this it’s mind boggling.

Ash 3 years ago 1 response

Mr. Belding’s Pissed

The Saved By The Bell cast reunion has royally ticked off Mr. B. himself, actor Dennis Haskins, who called The Detroit News from Las Vegas to voice his frustration after being excluded. Our tip to Haskins: there’s no better revenge nowadays than a meta/nostalgia-laden web series. My Damn Channel, are you listening? Read More ›

Eliot Glazer 3 years ago 4 responses

Auto Bailout, Explained

Confused by the proposed auto industry bailout? This ad should explain everything. Democracy at work! View Image ›

TweetMeme 4 years ago respond