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Detroit is the word. See how publications are covering the news of what's happening in our region.

Rise and Shine Detroit Hard times aren’t over, but there’s no denying the Motor City’s new spirit
by Andrew Nelson, National Geographic Traveler, March/April 2012
It's not called a “tug” of memory for nothing: I’m outside Detroit’s railroad station, and I instantly recall my mother’s gloved hand pulling mine as we rushed through the vast atrium that was inspired by the imperial baths of ancient Rome. We are in a hurry to get somewhere, and Detroit is, too. Even a little boy in the mid-1960s notices the tempo. The Motor City is in motion.
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How the Motor City Got Its Groove Back
Inc. Magazine, by Tim Donnelly, March 1, 2012
Crumbling cities aren't supposed to be this popular. For the most recent Startup Weekend in Detroit in mid-February, organizer Brandon Chesnutt cap attendance at 120, and still had people banging down his door.
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Great American City: Detroit
New York Daily News, by Robb Todd, Feb. 25, 2012
Delicious food, strolls along the water, architecture that transports you to a different time, thriving music scene, art ranging from folk to street to masters, and the history of a city that is inseparable from the history of this country.
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Detroit Art, Culture Organizations Have Large Economic Impact
by Kate Abbey-Lambertz, Huffington Post Detroit, Jan. 24, 2012
A new report makes the case that the arts can be profitable in Michigan, with state spending on cultural programs bringing significant dollars to the economy.
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The 10 Emerging Sustainable Cities to Watch in 2012
by Leon Kaye, www.triplepundit.com, Jan. 3, 2012
When “green,” “sustainable” or resilient cities come to mind, the usual suspects crop up: Portland, Amsterdam, San Francisco and even high-tech Abu Dhabi score plenty of attention. As more cities push their green agenda the way they promote business opportunities or local tourism, some cities are way ahead of others.
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3 Days in Detroit
by Joanne Keo, Successful Meetings, Jan. 1, 2012
Detroit, no stranger to bootstrapping, is once again carving out a dynamic identity for itself. Job creation is up, crime is down, and initiatives like the Detroit Works Projects are working to shape the city’s future.
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