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Metro Detroit Wellness Businesses: Choosing Services Wisely
Larry JacksonGuide to comparing Metro Detroit wellness services, qualifications, prices, and policies.
Read moreDetroit Business Spotlight Guide: Finding Local Entrepreneurs
Larry JacksonDiscover Detroit’s independent shops, makers and services with practical tips for verifying local ownership, visiting and supporting neighborhood businesses.
Read moreMetro Detroit Housing Search: Questions Before You Sign
Larry JacksonMetro Detroit housing checklist for renters and buyers: full monthly costs, property inspections, lease terms, neighborhood research and scam prevention.
Read moreDetroit Neighborhood Events: Finding Community Activities
Larry JacksonHow to find Detroit neighborhood events, check official calendars, verify costs and registration, and connect with community organizers.
Read moreMetro Detroit Youth Sports: A Family Participation Guide
Larry JacksonMetro Detroit family guide to youth sports registration, safety, coaching, fees, schedules and choosing a program.
Read moreHalloween in Metro Detroit 2026: What’s Still Happening October 30–31
Larry JacksonA late-October 2026 guide to Metro Detroit Halloween events: which attractions have ended, what to check for October 30–31, and how to confirm tickets and age restrictions.
Read moreDetroit People Mover Gets $10 Million Boost for New Railcars
Larry JacksonDetroit People Mover railcars will receive a $10 million state-funded upgrade as the city plans better downtown transit connections.
Read moreHenry Street Apartments Open First Phase of Historic Detroit Redevelopment
Larry JacksonA major historic preservation and housing project has reached its first milestone in Detroit's Cass Park neighborhood. Olympia Development of Michigan and Cinnaire Solutions celebrated the opening of the first phase of Henry Street Apartments on October 8, 2026.
Read moreDetroit Schools Spotlight Early Learning at October 15 Family Symposium
Larry JacksonDetroit Public Schools Community District scheduled its Heroes: PreK, Parents & Practitioners Symposium for Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit. The district described the gathering as an opportunity to celebrate and support adults who help children learn and thrive.
Read moreDetroit Free Press Marathon Weekend Brings Race-Day Celebration Downtown
Larry JacksonThe Detroit Free Press Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, October 18, bringing runners, supporters and volunteers into downtown Detroit. Alongside the race, the Kia Conquered Afterparty is planned for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Campus Martius Park and Cadillac Square.
Read moreCider in the City Returns to Detroit's Beacon Park October 17–18
Larry JacksonBeacon Park is bringing a cider-mill atmosphere into downtown Detroit for the final weekend of Cider in the City on October 17 and 18. The annual fall event is scheduled from 1 to 5 p.m. on both days.
Read morePrest Street Residents Organize for Safety After Deadly Detroit Shooting
Larry JacksonResidents on Detroit's west side are working to rebuild a sense of security following a mass shooting on Prest Street that killed three people and injured four others. Their response has included community meetings, neighborhood canvassing and discussions about creating a formal neighborhood association.
Read moreMichigan Fashion Week Brings Runway Showcase to Detroit's Harmonie Club
Larry JacksonMichigan Fashion Week is putting Detroit designers and creative professionals in the spotlight with a Saturday, October 17, runway event at the historic Harmonie Club downtown. The organizer's official website lists the event for 7 p.m. at 311 East Grand River Avenue.
Read moreHowl-O-Ween Dog Costume Party Returns to Grand Circus Park October 24
Larry JacksonDogs and their owners have a downtown Detroit Halloween gathering to look forward to. The 13th annual Howl-O-Ween Costume Party is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Grand Circus Dog Park.
Read moreDetroit Names Domestic Violence Liaison as City Expands Survivor Support
Larry JacksonDetroit Mayor Mary Sheffield announced a new city role focused on domestic and intimate partner violence on October 8, naming Dr. Kyla Williams to serve as a specialist in intervention and prevention in the mayor's office.
Read moreReVamp Clothing Swap Festival Brings Sustainable Style to Detroit
Larry JacksonThe ReVamp Clothing Swap Festival is scheduled for Saturday, October 17, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Chandler Park Fieldhouse, also known as the Dome, at 12300 Chandler Park Drive. The event invites people to exchange clothing, shoes and accessories while enjoying music, workshops and local vendors.
Read moreHalloween in Metro Detroit: Haunted Houses, Cider Mills and Family Fun
Larry JacksonExplore haunted houses and cider mills
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