Detroit techno saved Berliners from boredom. Now it's time we take a few lessons from Berlin.
In Berlin, the coolest city in Europe if not the world, you don't want to appear too cool. You risk standing out among the truly hip, the people who led the way out of postwar geographic isolation and into a brave new world of outlaw entrepreneurship and ...
Detroit Bankruptcy: City Strikes Deal with Major Creditor Syncora
The city of Detroit has reached a final settlement with a major creditor, bond insurer Syncora Guarantee, over claims that could have delayed the economically-ravaged city's timely exit from bankruptcy protection. The deal will see the city pay Syncora ...
Detroit airport gets $5 million grant for taxiway
ROMULUS, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Metropolitan Airport has been awarded a $5 million federal grant to renovate its taxiway. Michigan's two U.S. senators announced the grant from the U.S. Transportation Department on Monday. They say the airport is crucial to ...
Detroit, bond insurer settle as bankruptcy progresses
Detroit is the largest U.S. city to declare insolvency. The historic Chapter 9 trial begins Tuesday and it could last through Oct. 17. Officially called a plan confirmation hearing, the proceeding will feature an exhaustive examination of Detroit emergency ...
Looking back at The Detroit Jazz Festival and what marked the end of Summer
Detroit, Michigan is known for its long Winters and short Summers. Growing up in Detroit you learn to adjust to the freezing cold temperatures and you look forward to the unbearably hot, humid and muggy Summer days. Well not this Summer 2014. This Summer ...
Techonomy Detroit to focus on how tech can help cities
About 600 people are expected to attend the third annual Techonomy Tuesday conference in Detroit today, a daylong series of panel discussions and events aimed at understanding how technology can improve the economic outlook for Americans in general and ...
Detroit's Heidelburg Project in Photos: Residents Celebrate International Dot Day
DETROIT, MI -- It all starts with a dot. Detroit's Heidelburg Project and residents celebrated International Dot Day on a rainy Monday afternoon September 15 at the 42 Watson Street Studio. The grey, cold weather didn't stop the friendly staff and helpers ...
Detroit reaches bankruptcy deal with fiercest creditor
DETROIT (Reuters) - Detroit on Monday officially settled with one of its fiercest creditors, removing a major hurdle for the city to exit its historic bankruptcy but possibly creating another delay in the trial on restructuring its $18 billion in debt and ...
How Can the Detroit Lions Fix Their Depleted Secondary?
The Detroit Lions secondary is struggling to find enough healthy bodies to field a full team after the disheartening 24-7 loss in Carolina. One week after losing slot nickelback Bill Bentley to a season-ending injury, his replacement suffered the same fate ...
