• [4] [5] The DIA campus is located in Detroit 's Cultural Center Historic District , about 2 miles (3.2 km) north of the downtown area, across from the Detroit Public Library near Wayne State University . (wikipedia.org)
  • Time named Detroit as one of the fifty World's Greatest Places of 2022 to explore. (wikipedia.org)
  • More recently, the population of Downtown Detroit, Midtown Detroit, and various other neighborhoods have increased. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Detroit Institute of Arts ( DIA ), located in Midtown Detroit , Michigan , has one of the largest and most significant art collections in the United States. (wikipedia.org)
  • The city's name comes from the French word détroit meaning 'strait' as the city was situated on a narrow passage of water linking two lakes. (wikipedia.org)
  • The listing places St Louis above the notoriously dangerous Detroit which has topped the list in previous years thanks to the city's high gun crime rate. (theeconomiccollapseblog.com)
  • Perfect for those on the go in downtown Detroit, MI. (marriott.com)
  • Fuel up with a specialty coffee drink on your way out to explore downtown Detroit, or have a seat and make use of our complimentary Wi-Fi access as you savor a pastry or sandwich. (marriott.com)
  • Parktoberfest is returning to Downtown Detroit (Campus Martius) this weekend with live entertainment and fun for families. (wxyz.com)
  • Detroit (/dɪˈtrɔɪt/ dih-TROYT, locally also /ˈdiːtrɔɪt/) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan. (wikipedia.org)
  • Discover what Toyota special offers in Detroit, Michigan could help you save your money this month. (toyota.com)
  • Excellent new car offers around Detroit, Michigan could help get you behind the wheel of a brand-new Corolla today without having to spend more than you need. (toyota.com)
  • C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2019 LCV Cities Tour" in Detroit, Michigan, from from May 18-24, 2019, to feature the history and literary life of the community. (c-span.org)
  • C-SPAN 's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2019 LCV Cities Tour" in Detroit, Michigan, from from May 18-24, 2019, to feature the history and literary life of the community. (c-span.org)
  • Detroit Institute of Arts, David B. Werbe Memorial Purchase Prize, Annual Exhibition for Michigan Artists 1952, 52.250. (dia.org)
  • Detroit Pistons , American professional basketball team based in Auburn Hills, Michigan , outside Detroit . (britannica.com)
  • In Detroit, Michigan (1990 population: 1,027,974), arson accounted for nearly half (46.3%) of all fire-related deaths since 1984 (4). (cdc.gov)
  • The franchise was moved to Detroit in 1957 in order to capitalize on the financial benefits of a larger market. (britannica.com)
  • The Metro Detroit area, home to 4.3 million people, is the second-largest in the Midwest after the Chicago metropolitan area, and the 14th-largest in the United States. (wikipedia.org)
  • Detroit is best known as the center of the U.S. automobile industry, and the "Big Three" auto manufacturers General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis North America (Chrysler) are all headquartered in Metro Detroit, with GM based in Detroit proper. (wikipedia.org)
  • Zoo lovers, make your visit to metro Detroit complete and stay at one of the Detroit Zoo's nearby accommodations. (detroitzoo.org)
  • The Detroit Metropolitan Airport is among the most important hub airports in the United States. (wikipedia.org)
  • Northwest Airlines Flight 253 had been about 20 minutes away from landing at Detroit Metropolitan Airport on Friday afternoon when the incident occurred. (bbc.co.uk)
  • Despite the presence of such stars as Bailey Howell, Jimmy Walker , Dave DeBusschere , and Dave Bing , the Pistons posted losing records in each of their first 13 seasons in Detroit (though they did occasionally qualify for the postseason, owing to the small size of the NBA at the time). (britannica.com)
  • Detroit chose future Hall of Fame centre Bob Lanier with the first selection of the 1970 NBA draft, but the team's mediocrity continued as they had only three winning seasons in Lanier's 10 years with the Pistons. (britannica.com)
  • Historical affiliations Kingdom of France 1701-1760 Kingdom of Great Britain 1760-1783 United States 1783-1812 United Kingdom 1812-1813 United States 1813-present Paleo-Indian people inhabited areas near Detroit as early as 11,000 years ago including the culture referred to as the Mound-builders. (wikipedia.org)
  • Detroit is a port on the Detroit River, one of the four major straits that connect the Great Lakes system to the Saint Lawrence Seaway. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Downtown Parktoberfest will feature the Big Bier Garden Tent, supported by Atwater Brewery and Great Lakes Beverage, offering craft and Oktoberfest beer lovers more than 25 impressive selections, including the popular Blocktoberfest from Atwater Brewery in Detroit, and Hofbrau and Spaten from Munich. (wxyz.com)
  • Detroit had a population of 639,111 at the 2020 census, making it the 27th-most populous city in the United States. (wikipedia.org)
  • As Detroit's industrialization took off, the Detroit River became the busiest commercial hub in the world. (wikipedia.org)
  • In 2013, Detroit became the largest U.S. city to file for bankruptcy, which it successfully exited in December 2014, when the city government regained control of Detroit's finances. (wikipedia.org)
  • Huntington is a proud sponsor of Detroit Homecoming and a proud supporter of Detroit's economic and social growth. (crainsdetroit.com)
  • Detroit's Point of Origin , Detroit, MI - (roadsideamerica.com)
  • The City of Detroit anchors the second-largest regional economy in the Midwest behind Chicago, and the 14th-largest in the United States. (wikipedia.org)
  • Detroit and its neighboring Canadian city Windsor are connected through a highway tunnel, railway tunnel, and the Ambassador Bridge, which is the second-busiest international crossing in North America, after San Diego-Tijuana. (wikipedia.org)
  • In 1701, Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac and Alphonse de Tonty founded Fort Pontchartrain du Détroit, the future city of Detroit. (wikipedia.org)
  • In 2015, Detroit was named a "City of Design" by UNESCO, the first U.S. city to receive that designation. (wikipedia.org)
  • Particular attention is given to Detroit since this city is one of the poorest in the US. (guidestar.org)
  • In 1941, a developer built the Birwood Wall in northwest Detroit that was meant to separate white and black homeowners in the city. (c-span.org)
  • Progressives and artists may see it as impure, but the artist-driven gentrification of Detroit is an objectively positive development for the beleaguered city. (city-journal.org)
  • In 1960, the city of Detroit was the greatest manufacturing city that the world had ever seen. (theeconomiccollapseblog.com)
  • Earlier today, I came across a video that contains footage that someone recently captured as they drove through the city of Detroit at night. (theeconomiccollapseblog.com)
  • The clip, called Driving through Detroit at night, was filmed by a woman who was a passenger in a car going around the Motor City and was posted to Twitter at the weekend. (theeconomiccollapseblog.com)
  • In the city of Detroit today, close to half the population is functionally illiterate, and one survey found that 60 percent of all children in the city are living in poverty. (theeconomiccollapseblog.com)
  • During the late 1970s, pre-Halloween pranks traditionally associated in some parts of the United States with the night of October 30 turned destructive in Detroit, with hundreds of fires set throughout the city. (cdc.gov)
  • The antiarson intervention implemented by the city of Detroit from 1985 through 1996 included eight key elements. (cdc.gov)
  • Last week in Detroit, where unemployment is close to 30%, one third of all households are in poverty, and whole neighborhoods have been abandoned , chaos ensued as an estimated 15,000 to 30,000 people lined up in the hopes of getting federal aid . (metafilter.com)
  • Make your next visit with us truly memorable by planning sufficient time to see, feel and experience the Detroit Zoo with attractions including the 4-D Theater, the Simulator Ride, the Carousel and the Tauber Family Railroad. (detroitzoo.org)
  • An unforgettable experience awaits at Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center, situated downtown near Huntington Place, Ford Field, Little Caesars Arena, Comerica Park and other attractions. (marriott.com)
  • 2019-06-15T14:57:17-04:00 https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvMWFiXC8yMDE5MDYxNTE1MDI1NDAwM19oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ== The first race riots in Detroit happened in 1833. (c-span.org)
  • Paradise Valley was the business and entertainment district in Detroit for African Americans from the 1920s through the 1950s. (c-span.org)
  • The steering committee used these maps, along with Detroit Police Department maps indicating the location of various crimes committed during the previous year, to 1) identify areas at high risk for Halloween arson and vandalism, 2) develop volunteer deployment plans, 3) estimate equipment and supply requirements, 4) prioritize areas for demolition of vacant buildings, and 5) determine the location of temporary DFD command posts during Halloween. (cdc.gov)
  • Detroit Institute of Arts, Gift of Dr. William Deutsch, 66.311. (dia.org)
  • In addition to Dennis, Goodby welcomed Organic alum Traci Armstrong as Detroit talent director. (adweek.com)
  • As of 2007[update], the Detroit metropolitan area was the number one exporting region among 310 defined metropolitan areas in the United States. (wikipedia.org)
  • I'm sad that there aren't more Mexicans here in the Detroit area. (newsreview.com)
  • AT&T is focused on enabling 4G speeds** and enhanced reliability for customers in the Detroit area, part of its overall planned $19-billion investment in its U.S. wireless and wireline networks and other capital projects in 2011. (prnewswire.com)
  • AT&T plans to provide additional details on Detroit -area network investment plans on a community-by-community basis over the coming weeks. (prnewswire.com)
  • citation needed] An increasingly popular tourist destination, Detroit receives 16 million visitors per year. (wikipedia.org)
  • Each year we host hundreds of groups and events at the Detroit Zoo through a variety of discount admission, picnic and private catered events. (detroitzoo.org)
  • By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: Detroit Zoological Society, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI, 48067, http://www.detroitzoo.org. (detroitzoo.org)
  • Once Detroit was the envy of the entire planet, but now it has become a global joke and in other countries they love to do news stories about "the ruins of Detroit" to show how rapidly America is rotting and decaying. (theeconomiccollapseblog.com)
  • Fascinating and Great live music from our Detroit Independent Artists that you can hear daily on DetroitHotRadio.Com. (brownpapertickets.com)
  • After years of teasing and speculation that the car would never reach production, Honda's luxury arm has confirmed the real, live production model will debut at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show in January. (chicagotribune.com)
  • And don't worry, Polack-Mick Papist: Mexicans are working their way to Detroit, one reconquista- ed town at a time. (newsreview.com)
  • In addition, Detroit African Youth Development Organization provides tutoring and homework assistance for math, science, and language arts/writing. (guidestar.org)
  • In 2013, Galapagos and its leader Robert Elmes wagered that artists could do for Detroit what they had done for Williamsburg. (city-journal.org)
  • Detroit is named after the Detroit River, connecting Lake Huron with Lake Erie. (wikipedia.org)
  • Our 42 Degrees North ballroom, with floor-to-ceiling windows, overlooks the Detroit River and offers an outdoor patio option. (marriott.com)
  • Whatever you're doing right now, stop and take a second to marvel in the beauty of these incredible cars at this year's Detroit Auto Show. (askmen.com)
  • Acura released this teaser of the production NSX hybrid supercar that it will debut at the Detroit Auto Show in January. (chicagotribune.com)
  • Whether you are visiting from out of town or planning a staycation these hotels have created exclusive packages that include special pricing, Detroit Zoo tickets and plenty of amenities. (detroitzoo.org)
  • This summer, five different immersive Van Gogh opportunities are circulating in dozens of cities around the world, including Detroit , Buenos Aires , and Perth, Australia . (newgeography.com)
  • It's not like there aren't great examples of cities that are growing and thriving Detroit could emulate. (metafilter.com)
  • Finding a new Toyota with Toyota rebates around Detroit, MI means finding the best performance and value for your dollar. (toyota.com)
  • In Detroit, 70 percent of households own their housing , so most residents stand to gain from dramatic rises in property values such as Galapagos's Corktown windfall. (city-journal.org)
  • The size of the police force in Detroit has been reduced by about 40 percent over the years, and it has been estimated that it takes the Detroit police an average of 58 minutes to respond to a call. (theeconomiccollapseblog.com)
  • The UAW strike will keep the bosses guessing by hitting different plants and locals in Detroit. (google.com)
  • On October 7-8, 14-15 and 20-22 the Detroit Zoo will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., closing early for Zoo Boo. (detroitzoo.org)
  • As in Munich, where the original Oktoberfest is celebrated the same weekend, the Detroit Parktoberfest will open with the ceremonial Tapping of the First Keg at 5 p.m. on Friday and noon on Saturday. (wxyz.com)
  • This month, the Washington Post described Detroit as an emerging "food Mecca" where young chefs are free to experiment because of low rents. (city-journal.org)
  • A Qualitative Examination of the Detroit Community Food Response to COVID-19. (bvsalud.org)
  • Semi-structured interviews were conducted with staff at 13 organizations involved in addressing food insecurity in Detroit during the pandemic . (bvsalud.org)
  • The rapid growth of Detroit in its boom years resulted in a globally unique stock of architectural monuments and historic places. (wikipedia.org)
  • Stay up-to-date on all the latest information to make the most of your day at the Detroit Zoo. (detroitzoo.org)
  • In 1985, Detroit began a citywide intervention campaign against arson and vandalism during the 3-day Halloween period using data from an ongoing fire surveillance system maintained by the Detroit Fire Department (DFD) to target areas at high risk for arson. (cdc.gov)
  • Information from previous intervention programs and fire incidence data obtained from the Detroit Fire Incident Reporting System (DFIRS) were used to plan the annual antiarson intervention (7,8). (cdc.gov)
  • The Detroit public school system's emergency financial manager moved last week to cool concerns that the cash-strapped district may be rapidly headed toward bankruptcy. (edweek.org)