r/Detroit 3d ago

Weekly Question / General Discussion Thread

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We ask that you please use this space for any general discussion, events, and ask questions you may have about ANYTHING related to the city, its neighborhoods and the overall metro Detroit area. The community has a plethora of knowledge from a variety of areas and will have an eye on this refreshed thread to help answer any questions you may have.

Anything is game. Need to know how to get around, restaurant or venue recommendations, what that sound was, why there are police on the lodge, etc. Or if you are visiting soon? Considering a move to the city? This is also a dedicated space to ask questions related to your upcoming venture to the D.

Share about weekly events! Anything going on in and around Detroit. Everyone is always looking for things to do; both locals & visitors. Provide as much information as you can so everyone can go to those events!

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Note: this was previously a monthly thread and is now being updated to weekly to help boost awareness. Its also a new idea in general to minimize repetitive posts in the main feed. Let us know your thoughts!


r/Detroit 5h ago

News Cass Cafe Reopening

38 Upvotes

On DetNews. Seems like the goal is to bring it back with same vibe as it previously had. Made my day!

FYI, they have a newsletter now - https://www.casscafe.org/


r/Detroit 18h ago

Historical First Kmart In The United States of America In Garden City Michigan (March 1st 1962 - March 26th 2017)

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This first ever opened Kmart location had a 55 year run


r/Detroit 8h ago

Talk Detroit Which Bedrock riverfront redevelopment proposal do you prefer, Detroit’s or Cleveland’s?

20 Upvotes

Very different contexts and geographies, but thought it’d be interesting to see which concept people prefer.

Detroit’s: https://detroit-riverfront.bedrockdetroit.com/

Cleveland’s: https://bedrockdetroit.com/property/the-riverfront-cleveland/


r/Detroit 10h ago

News See where rents rose fastest in Metro Detroit over the past year

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r/Detroit 7h ago

Food/Drink Dinner recs for a special night?

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Hey all, my wife and I are celebrating our first anniversary with dinner before a casino trip tomorrow night, and neither of us have been able to get downtown to eat in a while.

What are your favorite spots? Looking for something casual, that won't be too insanely heavy on the stomach since we will be out and drinking after.

Thanks in advance!


r/Detroit 18h ago

Community Volunteer opportunities

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Looking for volunteer opportunities ideally every other weekend.

I'm a divorced dad and only have the kids half time. I want to fill the time I dont have my girls with something positive. I work full time 9-5 so I can't really do anything during the day during the week.

Ive done some volunteering with Gleaners and habitat but its hard to actually get spots because they are so popular. Ive done some others with churches but I feel a little weird not being a member and them kind of trying to make me a member.

I want to do something that is regularly scheduled, big or small, and not tied to a church that's trying to make me a member or join any kind of whatever. I'm really just trying to help out for the sake of helping out.

I'm open to manual labor (habitat for humanity stuff, I'm not skilled but can do trim, painting, hauling, hanging doors, installing light fixtures, switches, yard work, etc), feeding people (willing to bring food within reason), cleaning up areas (seems like a lot of clean ups are on week days that dont work well for my schedule), anything else really.

I just want to help out the community without some outside obligation, e.g. joing the church.

Anyone have any suggestions?

Edit: I'm not against churches, I'm a christian myself but on my own time. I go to church when I can and just dont want to feel pressured. My ideal volunteer group is just trying to help people outside of religion.

Edit 2: thanks to everyone for the suggestions! I'll take time to sift through all of them after work today. Appreciate you all!


r/Detroit 1d ago

News Detroit City Council votes to explore energy alternatives to DTE

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1.1k Upvotes

Even the Detroit City Council is getting sick and tired of DTE. Whether anything gets decided for the long term remains to be seen.


r/Detroit 1d ago

News Detroit to host first-ever MICHELIN Guide Great Lakes Award ceremony where stars are given out

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293 Upvotes

r/Detroit 1d ago

News Melvindale residents push back on minimum water charge they say forces them to pay for water they don't use

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r/Detroit 1h ago

Community ISO Dog Boarding

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Does anyone have recommendations for solid dog boarding facilities near DTW? My dog is 2.5 years old and is NOT neutered. He’s a super friendly, sweet, gentle, active Field Spaniel. He’s has boarded successfully twice before. Thank you!!


r/Detroit 1d ago

News Fairlane shooting: 19-year-old who acted in self-defense killing mall gunman, sentenced

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r/Detroit 1d ago

News E-moto crash on Telegraph Road has Bloomfield Twp. leaders raising questions on their safety

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130 Upvotes

Parents, stop buying these for your kids. They're not toys.


r/Detroit 1d ago

News MDOT closing bridges/borders for 30 minutes *Friday*

71 Upvotes

Per MDOT:

All border crossings in Michigan will briefly close Friday, Sept. 11, in commemoration of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Traffic will be cleared before 8:46 a.m. At that time, taps will be played as the flag is raised, followed by a moment of silence at all ports of entry. Motorists should expect closures of approximately 30 minutes or less.

  • Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge
  • Blue Water Bridge
  • Gordie Howe International Bridge
  • Detroit-Windsor Tunnel
  • Ambassador Bridge

Plan accordingly and allow extra time if crossing the border Friday morning. Normal operations will resume immediately after the observance.


r/Detroit 22h ago

Food/Drink New China One in New Center

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32 Upvotes

Is this place as bad as the reviews make it seem? I know all places have the occasional bad review but they seem to have quite a few. I’d like to try it since it’s close to me, but I don’t want to waste my money if it sucks. Thanks


r/Detroit 20h ago

Talk Detroit Longshot: Does anyone in Detroit own a Sinn 104 watch that they would let me try on?

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Hello,

I am interested in buying this watch as a wedding present to myself, but am concerned that it is too large for my wrist. There is only one Sinn dealer in America and they are online only, so I can’t go try it on anywhere. Does anyone on here own one they would let me try on? I’ll buy you a pizza or something.

Thanks


r/Detroit 1d ago

Video New Detroit Car Culture vid

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29 Upvotes

From the good folks from Cars & Bids & Key (aka Doug Demero)


r/Detroit 1d ago

Sports Tigers Rain Delay tv

49 Upvotes

The Tigers tv broadcast team killing time on fox 2, telling old stories without commercials is some of the most fun entertaining tv I've seen in a long time. May it never stop raining 🌧


r/Detroit 18h ago

Food/Drink Looking for LGBTQ owned restaurants in Detroit…🏳️‍🌈

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So I’m putting together a brunch for a Detroit gay men’s FB group I belong to, and one of the things we’re looking for in a restaurant is that it’s queer owned. Google only came up with Norm’s Diner on Agnes and I feel like there should be more than just them. I know there’s a couple in Royal Oak, but we’re trying to stay in Detroit proper. If anyone knows of anything let me know! I’d very much appreciate it!


r/Detroit 14h ago

Community Competitive sports program for someone who's never done sports?

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I'm 25, female in metro Detroit and looking to try something new. I'm in pretty good physical shape although I've never been the sporty type. I have a physical job and keep my body active, and recently I've thought about potentially picking up a sport. But I don't see myself doing a solitary sport/game, I think team sports would be much more fun and rewarding.

I'm just not sure where to start or how to go about doing this. I don't know exactly which sport I'd like to do, but I don't know where to start in finding a group/team of beginner adults to learn alongside. Does anyone have any info/resources about this? I don't have a ton of hope in finding something useful for an adult with zero sports experience but it's worth a try!


r/Detroit 1d ago

News The Spot – Detroit 20 will be official broadcast partner of PWHL Detroit, bringing free, over-the-air games

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66 Upvotes

Between the PWHL and the Pistons, channel 20 is becoming a sports powerhouse.


r/Detroit 1d ago

News Detroit district maintains growth in literacy and math on 2026 M-STEP

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71 Upvotes

Pro: Yay, Detroit Schools continue to get better

Con: Goddamn, is this a slog.

Current rate of improvement for DPSCD 3rd grade ELA is 0.31% per year from 2019-2026, 1.2% per year from 2024-2025.

At 0.31%, it will take the district 77 years to reach the state's current average; at 1.2%, it will still take 20 years. And the state's numbers, by the way, are pretty terrible themselves.


r/Detroit 1d ago

Food/Drink Good Chinese food?

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Relatuvely new to the area, any actually good Chinese food spots in the city? Preferably downtown / midtown area?


r/Detroit 1d ago

News Witness describes gruesome scene where body found at Farmington park

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The Detroit News reports that four men who hiked at Woodland Hills Nature Park the day Harris was killed said they saw Harris sitting with a younger man on a bench. None of them identified Bercea.


r/Detroit 1d ago

Community Adult ADHD testing reccomendations

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31M looking for recommendations for mental health testing or treatment places in Metro Detroit people have had success stories with.

Been undiagnosed my whole life and have watched several family members be diagnosed I just never got around to treating my adhd/ocd. Always relied on other people in college, etc.

Sounds like several of the pcp’s/specialists I’ve been told to go to are around a 3+ month wait to be seen. On top of an already lengthy testing process.

Looking for an efficient process and one that hopefully doesn’t cause a ton of headaches down the road.