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International Shrinking Cities exhibit opening at Cranbrook and Detroit's MOCAD museums
Source: Model D, 1/31/2007
Live from Berlin, an international exhibit called Shrinking Cities comes to Detroit's new MOCAD museum and Cranbrook this week with a mission to offer 'imaginative remedies for regions that have undergone decline.'
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Mt. Clemens to debut new summer festival
Source: Detroit Free Press, 1/30/2007
Mt. Clemens is introducing a new summer festival, The Stars and Stripes Festival, set for this June 29-July 1.
Portland posied to enter streetcar market, why isn't Detroit?
Source: Great Lakes Guy, 1/29/2007
With Portland and Oregon Iron Works announcement of their intention to manufacture American-made streetcars, blogger Great Lakes Guy wonders why the Big 3 are not considering like-minded concepts.
Transit  
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Entrepreneurial group to host 10th forum:
Source: Great Lakes It Report, 1/29/2007
The Entrepreneurial Initiative of Southeast Michigan will host its 10th forum Feb. 8, featuring presentations by SalezTrack, Cielo MedSolutions and Hybra-Drive.
Non-profits hold seminar on reducing global warming
Source: metromode, 1/25/2007
Transportation Riders United and the Sierra Club will hold a seminar on the impacts of and solutions to global warming pollution, including the role of transit in preventing it.
International journalists take on the Motor City
Source: Observer & Eccentric, 1/25/2007
To journalists from around the world, the auto show in Detroit is a must-cover. And redevelopment efforts in downtown Detroit have not gone un-noticed.
Detroit  
Martha Reeves tours Travel & Leisure around Motown
Source: Travel & Leisure, 1/25/2007
Motown singer-turned-Detroit City Councilwoman tours a Travel & Leisure writer around Motown.
Detroit  
Ferndale taps 30-year old as new city manager
Source: Detroit Free Press, 1/24/2007
Ferndale is moving towards hiring 30-year-old Robert Bruner, former city manager of Ypsilanti, as its new city manager.
RO artist couple showcase distinct styles
Source: Observer & Eccentric, 1/24/2007
The Royal Oak Arts Council has selected Cindy and Douglas LaFerle, a couple that has been married for 26 years, for their January show. Cindy, a writer, works in mixed media and Douglas, an architect, is a painter.
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Windsor, Detroit leaders need to work together on economic issues
Source: Canadian Business Online, 1/23/2007
Columnist Jeff Sanford looks at Windsor's connectivity to the Detroit economy, which isn't always a good thing. But he sees bright spots, including the relationship between the mayors of Detroit and Windsor.
Detroit  
United Way CEO urges regional solutions to area's problems
Source: Detroit Free Press, 1/23/2007
United Way for Southeastern Michigan CEO Michael Brennan discusses the agency's survey process that has led them to begin working on solving the region's major problems in three key areas: educational preparedness, economic stability and basic needs. He urges the region to work together in a collaborative manner to acieve success.
Creative Peoples Network brings together local artists across genres
Source: Model D, 1/23/2007
Model D and metromode photographer Dave Krieger will be one of the artists featured in Exhibit 1. put on by Creative Peoples Network on Jan. 27 at Cass Café. The reception will be held from 7-10 pm and will also showcase Phaedra Robinson, Amanda Coggin, Matthew Craven, Scott Humphrey, Erin Aube and John Azoni.
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Detroit's Winter Blast is coming back for Round 3
Source: Model D, 1/23/2007
Detroit's Winter Blast is coming back. The event that was the heart of the Super Bowl XL celebrations for so many ticket-less metro Detroiters is returning for its third installment, and organizers say it's a chance to celebrate winter, and the city.
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Rothwell says AA, U-M integral part of Detroit region
Source: Ann Arbor News, 1/22/2007
Detroit Renaissance CEO Doug Rothwell talks with the Ann Arbor News about the importance of research universities to the state and Ann Arbor's interconnectedness to other communities, particularly Detroit, in Southeast Michigan.
Scholarships, stipends available for tech-savvy women
Source: MCWT, 1/19/2007
Women pursuing IT careers can apply for over $50,000 in scholarships and technology stipends from the Michigan Council of Women in Technology.
U-M to fund commuter line between AA & Howell
Source: Ann Arbor News, 1/19/2007
Ann Arbor Mayor John Hieftje announced U-M's intentions to pay for its employees to ride a commuter rail line between Ann Arbor and Howell. Approximately 4,000 employees could benefit from the route.
Ann Arbor considers expanding commercial recycling program
Source: The Ann Arbor News, 1/18/2007
Ann Arbor City Council is considering expanding the city's recycling program with regard to commercial businesses at a cost of approximately $600,000 per year.
Local music gets spotlight on new weekly PBS show
Source: Detroit Free Press, 1/17/2007
Local PBS station WTVS has started a new weekly hour-long music series focusing on top independent talent in Metro Detroit.
UM grad student documentary sheds insight into downtowns
Source: Ann Arbor News, 1/16/2007
Kirk Wesphal, a recent graduate of the University of Michigan's Master of Urban Planning program, has made a documentary about the magical mix of ingredients that makes a downtown vibrant.
Concrete floors are local artist's canvas
Source: Observer & Eccentric, 1/16/2007
West Bloomfield artist Lou DeCillis specializes in colorful and dramatic concrete floors. His work can be seen is stores and homes all over Metro Detroit.
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