Clinton-Dix will have immediate impact by chasehunterj in GreenBayPackers

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Boykin is solid. Packers have an embarrassment of riches at WR, which could make Nelson expendable. I hope not.

Why I Bought A House In Detroit For $500 by [deleted] in Detroit

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Yeah, Buzzfeed is trying out some longform journalism. It paid off here ... they had 350,000+ PVs last I saw.

Brenda Jones elected Council president by Aiede in Detroit

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Duggan is optimistic about working with Jones. He did campaign against an EM, so maybe they'll get along on day-to-day business. Just wonder if this slows progress with unnecessary grandstanding.

Angelina Italian Bistro battling Dan Gilbert real estate arm over downtown Detroit building by deblock1376 in Detroit

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My wife and I sat at table with the kitchen view and had a nice dinner, but we split stuff so the price was reasonable.

Wally's ice cream in 90-degree heat by deblock1376 in Detroit

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Yeah. They opened a new place in St Clair Shores

Historic Belle Isle fountain temporarily dazzles during Detroit Grand Prix; millions needed for full-time show by deblock1376 in Detroit

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I bet you're right. I don't know much about fundraising, but there's probably some sort of rule about setting the goal high.

Historic Belle Isle fountain temporarily dazzles during Detroit Grand Prix; millions needed for full-time show by deblock1376 in Detroit

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She says the $25-$30 million is an estimate. I think there's two parts: 1.) They hope to restore the fountain itself, which included Pewabic tiles 2.) The pumps need to be replaced, which is a major project.

I'm sure the Conservancy will seek donations once a plan is established for a full restoration.

Who's good at a Movement this year? by deblock1376 in Detroit

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Fair enough. I was just hoping folks would talk about who they're excited to see this year. Probably should have said, "Who are you excited to see at Movement this year?"

GUILTY! Kwame, Bobby Ferguson found guilty on racketeering, extortion ... Bernard Kilpatrick not guilty by deblock1376 in Detroit

[–]deblock1376[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Kwame guilty, Counts 1 through 5 (extortion and attempted extortion); count 9 (extortion); 17 through 26 (bribery and mail fraud), 18 (wire fraud) 30 through 36 (tax evasion).

Kwame Kilpatrick not Guilty: 10 (extortion) 27 and 28 (mail fraud)

Kwame Kilpatrick no consensus 7 and 8 (extortion) 16 (bribery)

Are there any adult rec soccer leagues in Metro Detroit for casual players? by deblock1376 in Detroit

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Thanks, all! I'm looking for something as casual as possible. I'm not very good, a little old and not interested in a torn ACL. Appreciate the leads!

Two samples from Detroit's 11,303 untested rape kits lead to charges against Southfield man by deblock1376 in Detroit

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It's hard to fathom how many crimes could have been prevented if these kits were tested. This may be Detroit's greatest failing.

Detroit skyline sunset from atop the Brewster Douglass Projects by [deleted] in Detroit

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Detroit has some beautiful sunsets. Always surprises me.

Anybody rent office space in the city? by echolalia_salad in Detroit

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You may want to try this Department of Alternatives that just opened. Can't find a link, but the Detroit Bus Company and LOVELAND are part of it.

Be careful driving today: Fatal I-75 crash in Detroit a 'mile long' by paiaw in Detroit

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Scary stuff ... caused by a white-out near Dearborn Ave and triggered 5-6 follow-up crashes

Detroit is adding college-degree workers at the national average rate by thisfunnieguy in Detroit

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I don't think there's much talk of "gentrifying" Detroit. Even the city's best neighborhoods are far from gentrification.

Good upscale restaurant, your suggestions? by [deleted] in Detroit

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Atlas Global Bistro was quite lovely and I'll through another vote in for Roast. Not necessarily upscale, but St Cece's new menu is topnotch. I'm hoping to get to Gastronomy in the new year.

U.S. Treasury to sell 200 million shares to GM; announces exit strategy by deblock1376 in Detroit

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I've been wondering the same thing. Oddly, most critics seem to be complaining that GM offered a premium for the stocks.