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Detroit's Gritty 1950s: Photos In Black & White From a City That Once Ruled
Visitors to the Library of Michigan can now explore Detroit’s industrial past through a unique collection of rarely seen photos captured during the mid-20th century. LANSING, MI – A new exhibit at the Library of Michigan is offering the public an extraordinary look into Detroit's history. Titled “The Searching Eye: Images of Mid-Century Detroit,” the exhibit features a series of black-and-white photographs that capture everyday life in Detroit during the 1940s to the 1960s. The collection, opening to the public on October 12, showcases the work of Norman Zadoorian, a respected industrial photographer whose lens focused on both the iconic and lesser-known aspects of Detroit’s mid-century landscape.
College Bowl Game at Ford Field Gets New Name
According to a report from Click on Detroit, the annual college bowl game at Ford Field has officially been renamed the GameAbove Sports Bowl for the 2024 edition. The game, which traditionally pits a Big Ten team against a Mid-American Conference (MAC) team, will kick off at 2 p.m. on Dec. 26.
Michigan’s ‘Best Sandwich Shop’ is Meaty Goodness in Your Mouth
If you're a fan of massive amounts of meat in your mouth, then Michigan's best Sandwich Shop needs to be on your bucket list. Delish recently put together their top Sandwich Shops in the country - one in each state - and Michigan's own Ernie's Market topped the list. It might also be the most Pure Michigan sandwich shop in the state.
These Are 10 Of Michigan’s Weirdest World Records
Don't worry I'm not talking weird like we're at a Diddy "Freak Off" party. I'm thinking more along the line of what Cambridge Dictionary says about WEIRD. "Something that is very strange and unusual, unexpected, or not natural. For example, He was sitting alone by a window with a weird contraption on the table in front of him."
The Pause Of Michigan’s Largest Federal Housing Program Leaves Families Out On A Limb
The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has frozen its federal housing voucher program, leaving people on the waitlist for close to a year, Detroit Free Press reported. With the program being on hold, approximately 85,000 people are still on the list for a coveted federal housing choice voucher, also...
Five Cold Cases in Metro Detroit
Cold case: An unsolved criminal investigation (as of a homicide or abduction) that has stopped being actively pursued because of a lack of evidence (Merriam-Webster). According to Project: Cold Case, Michigan is ranked sixth in the nation for most cold cases, with slightly over 19,000 active cold cases dating back to 1980. Nearly every police […] The post Five Cold Cases in Metro Detroit appeared first on Hour Detroit Magazine.
Did Ya Hear the One About the Michigan City That’s Handing Out the Most Unusual Halloween Treats?
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. Snickers bars. Kit Kat. These (and other pre-packaged treats) top our list of suggested items to hand out on Halloween this year, regardless of your city's Polish-American population. There's a sweet story going around right now (pun intended) that residents in the city of Hamtramck, Michigan...
Michigan Restaurant Named The Best To Celebrate at in the Nation
Special occasions are just that—special. So, wouldn't you want to celebrate in style, at a restaurant that was actually named the best in the nation for celebrations?. Michigan Restaurant Named The Best To Celebrate at in the Nation. When it comes to special occasions, there’s a reason The Whitney...
Michigan Drivers Have Been Puzzled For Decades by This Detroit Area Freeway
Millions of drivers in the Detroit area use Interstate 275 and many of them share the same question, 'Why does the highway signs point to Flint when I-275 doesn't go anywhere near Flint?'. It's an interesting question and one that delves into highway planning and local objections to freeway routing.
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