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Our favorite looks from Michigan Fashion Week in Detroit
Michigan’s small community of fashion designers, hair stylists, makeup artists and models strutted their way to the Godfrey Hotel in Detroit for Michigan Fashion Week this month. These were some of what we considered to be the best looks. Our favorite looks from Michigan Fashion Week in Detroit · Outlier Media
Detroit events this week: Juneteenth, Father’s Day and The Isley Brothers
Greetings, Detroit! There’s some Father’s Day and family-friendly events around for the special Dads in your life. Then, celebrate Black culture and freedom with our selection of Juneteenth events next week. Detroit events this week: Juneteenth, Father’s Day and The Isley Brothers · Outlier Media
Highland Park renews trash contract, prolongs budget decision
In other news: A former city contractor was denied his debarment appeal by City Council; a backlog of yet-to-be-investigated citizen complaints against police officers continues to grow; and Wayne County decided it would spend more than $150,000 on mattresses for a new Juvenile Detention Facility, which is opening ... when, exactly? Highland Park renews trash contract, prolongs budget decision · Outlier Media
Detroit pays lip service to neighborhood developers — so why does it keep getting in their way?
“A lot of cities are way ahead of us in terms of facilitating development,” said Monique Becker. “There are so many examples of doing things differently, whereas we just keep trying to regulate more.” Detroit pays lip service to neighborhood developers — so why does it keep getting in their way? · Outlier Media
One good park: Clark Park is thriving thanks to residents
Clark Park is one of Detroit’s oldest parks, and it saw a major renovation last year, but it almost closed for good — twice — in recent history. One good park: Clark Park is thriving thanks to residents · Outlier Media
The Dirt: Metro Detroit has one of most inflated housing markets in U.S., report says
Federal prosecutors revealed shocking details in their case against William Smith of the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy. Elsewhere, home prices in metro Detroit may be inflated — by a lot. The Dirt: Metro Detroit has one of most inflated housing markets in U.S., report says · Outlier Media
Meet Orlando Bailey — Outlier’s new executive director
On Monday, June 3, Orlando Bailey officially started at Outlier Media, taking over as the executive director. Orlando was previously at BridgeDetroit, where he spent four years building a successful community engagement strategy. I plan on staying on as executive-at-large until August 9. This marks the beginning of an important transition for our organization, as we work […] Meet Orlando Bailey — Outlier’s new executive director · Outlier Media
Where to find fresh produce at Detroit farmers markets this summer
Belle Isle is buzzing, the Detroit River is shimmering, and it’s nothing but sunglasses and shorts these days. Another summer favorite? Detroit’s many farmers markets. Where to find fresh produce at Detroit farmers markets this summer · Outlier Media
Tec-Troit, Motor City Pride and more Detroit events
This weekend, the city will be poppin’ with Pride events to celebrate LGBTQ+ residents and allies. Also find a techno music festival, a Black science-fiction-and-comics conference and a community health summit in this week’s roundup of fun! Tec-Troit, Motor City Pride and more Detroit events · Outlier Media
Meet Shiva Shahmir, this month’s featured Detroit Documenter
This month's featured Detroit Documenter Shiva Shahmir says information is like radio waves: To receive the message, you’ll have to tune in. Meet Shiva Shahmir, this month’s featured Detroit Documenter · Outlier Media
Mural contracts spark ethics investigation into Detroit planning director
“I think there’s still many questions that need to be answered,” said Christal Phillips, executive director of the ethics board. Mural contracts spark ethics investigation into Detroit planning director · Outlier Media
Emails: A mural series meant to promote Detroit ended in controversy. Here’s how it happened
The messages show how representatives for the city, Street Art for Mankind and the Downtown Detroit Partnership rushed to select buildings and sign a contract to paint five massive murals in about two frenzied weeks. Emails: A mural series meant to promote Detroit ended in controversy. Here’s how it happened · Outlier Media
The Dirt: RiverFront Conservancy scandal, land tax stalled and more Detroit takeaways from Mackinac
The Detroit News threw a turd in the proverbial punch bowl with a column about the potential embezzlement scandal brewing over at the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy. The Dirt: RiverFront Conservancy scandal, land tax stalled and more Detroit takeaways from Mackinac · Outlier Media
Board of Police Commissioners meeting gets philosophical, biblical
It’s a question that comes up at Detroit Board of Police Commissioners meetings from time to time: What should the board’s relationship with the Detroit Police Department be? Board of Police Commissioners meeting gets philosophical, biblical · Outlier Media
Police clear Wayne State University encampment, arrest a dozen protesters
Police cleared an encampment of pro-Palestinian students at Wayne State University in Detroit on Thursday, making several arrests. Police clear Wayne State University encampment, arrest a dozen protesters · Outlier Media
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