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08/03/2017

Faygo Beverages, Inc., is a soft drink company headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. The beverages produced by the company, branded as Faygo or Faygo Pop, are distributed in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Central Southern regions of the United States, as well as southern Canada.

The Feigenson brothers, who developed Faygo, were originally bakers from Russia. Faygo first became available in 1907 in bottles with only three flavors: grape, strawberry, and fruit punch. These flavors were based on the Feigenson brothers' cake frosting recipe. They charged three cents for one bottle, and five cents for two bottles. The brothers bought their first delivery truck in 1922, and started home deliveries the following year. They also introduced a low-calorie version in the 1960s called Ohana. In the 1980s they introduced flavored carbonated water.

In the 1920s as the company expanded, they thought the brand name "Feigenson Brothers" was too long and changed it to Faygo. The brothers ran the company until the mid-1960s, when they turned it over to their sons. In 1969, the company created a series of radio and television advertisements featuring a fictional cowboy called the Faygo Kid, who was portrayed in animation for television commercials for Faygo Old-Fashioned Root Beer.

Because the drink had a limited shelf life, the company only sold its products in Michigan until the late 1950s. Company chemists later resolved this issue by installing a filtration system to remove impurities from the manufacturing plant's water system. In the 1960s, the soda's regional popularity expanded when the company began advertising during broadcasts of Detroit Tigers games. Commercials produced in the 1970s featured "everyday people" on a Mexican ferry widely but wrongly thought to be the Boblo Boat singing the "Faygo Boat Song". Tree Sweet Products Corp. sold the company to National Beverage Corp. in 1987. In 2007, Faygo celebrated its 100th anniversary.

08/03/2017

Established in the 1930s on the corner of Conant and Six Mile Roads as a neighborhood tavern, it was not until 1946 that Buddy's first introduced our famous square pizza — the first of its kind — to Detroit.

Today, more than 70 years since the introduction of "Detroit's Original Sicilian Style Square Pizza,” and with 11 locations throughout metro Detroit, Buddy's continues to serve Detroit's original square pizza, made from scratch soups, and our celebrated Antipasto salad. Over time we have added a variety of items to our menu including gluten-free pizza, multi-grain crust, pastas, burgers, sandwiches and more - each prepared just as they would have been in 1946 — with the freshest ingredients and an acute attention to detail.

One of the secrets to Buddy's success has always been our dedicated, hardworking staff. Many of whom started off at Buddy's original location now take pride in keeping Buddy's traditions alive at the eleven metro Detroit locations.

Buddy's is proud to give back to the community through our participation in a number of charitable causes as well as our "Got Pizza, Give Dough," "Sometimes You Need Some Buddy's," "Celebrity Signature Pizza", "Dining With The Stars," "Motor City Pizza Collection", "Great Lakes Pizza Collection" and "Buddy Bone" campaigns.

Thank you for visiting Buddy's web site! We look forward to serving you at one of Buddy's eleven metro Detroit locations!

07/30/2017

When this store burned to the ground in the late 1990's, people thought the area would be devastated! The people that own this store have and always will be a part of the community! 55 years and still growing strong, the only long serving independent grocery store in the D...King Cole Foods!

07/30/2017

The Detroit Institute of Arts

Founded in 1885, the museum was originally located on Jefferson Avenue, but, due to its rapidly expanding collection, moved to the current site on Woodward Avenue in 1927. The Beaux-Arts building, designed by Paul Cret, was immediately referred to as the "temple of art." Two wings were added in the 1960s and 1970s, and a major renovation and expansion that began in 1999 was completed in 2007.

The museum covers 658,000 square feet that includes more than 100 galleries, a 1,150-seat auditorium, a 380-seat lecture/recital hall, an art reference library, and a state-of-the-art conservation services laboratory.

The DIA's collection is among the top six in the United States, with about 66,000 works. The foundation was laid by William Valentiner, who was director from 1924 to 1945 and acquired many important works that established the framework of today's collections. Among his notable acquisitions are Mexican artist Diego Rivera's Detroit Industry(opens in new window) fresco cycle, which Rivera considered his most successful work, and Vincent van Gogh's Self-Portrait(opens in new window), the first Van Gogh painting to enter a U.S. museum collection.

A hallmark of the DIA is the diversity of the collection. In addition to outstanding American, European, Modern and Contemporary, and Graphic art, the museum holds significant works of African, Asian, Native American, Oceanic, Islamic, and Ancient art. In 2000, the DIA established the General Motors Center for African American Art as a curatorial department in order to broaden the museum's collection of African American art.

07/30/2017

Gem & Century Theatres

The Historic Gem & Century Theatres have a history of breaking records.

1903: Built by the Twentieth Century Association, a group of civic and philanthropic minded women, The Century Club set a precedent even before a brick was laid, holding Detroit’s first building permit issued in a woman’s name. The building opened at the corner of Columbia and Witherell Street on December 26, 1903.

1927: The Century Club completed construction of its adjoining building, The Little Theatre of Detroit. From its beginning, the Little Theatre broke new ground opening with the first foreign film shown in Detroit, Cyrano De Bergerac. The small
theatre continued to show artistic & foreign films until the great depression when The Twentieth Century Club disbanded and the Little Theatre and Century Club were lost to foreclosure.

End of Great Depression – 1978: The Century Club Building operated as a restaurant under various names until the 1950’s when it was known as The Russian Bear. Over the years, The Little Theatre changed names, ownership, and uses, operating as a movie theatre (Rivoli, Drury Lane, Cinema & Europa), a repertory theatre (The Vanguard) and finally as an adult movie & Burlesque theatre (The Gem) until its closure in 1978.

Soon after, developer Charles Forbes purchased the entire building, bringing the Gem & Century under single ownership again.

1990: Mr. Forbes began a complete restoration of the Gem Theatre using archive photos, re-creation of the original carpeting found in the building, and historical chandeliers and theatre seats from the demolished Ambassador Theatre in St. Louis.

1991: The theatre reopened on December 31, 1991 as The Little Gem Theatre with the musical review, The All Night Strut!

1997: The theatre again closed. Faced with demolition for the construction of Comerica Park, Mr. Forbes negotiated a plan to save the historic structure by relocating it to the corner of Madison & Brush Streets.

November 10, 1997: The Gem Theatre completed its five-block journey, breaking the 1986 Guinness Book world record as the heaviest building ever moved on wheels. After relocating, the Forbes family began renovation on the Century Club facility. Using photos from the building’s 1903 opening, the facility was restored to its original Arts & Craft style, while preserving architectural artifacts from several demolished downtown buildings. You can see these artifacts in the Pewabic tile from the YWCA pool, under the bar in the Century lobby, leaded glass from the YMCA behind the Century bars, the brick balustrade along the building’s outdoor patio, and the beautiful stained glass window from the YWCA chapel, now located on the Century staircase.

Today: The building is one of Detroit’s most intimate & charming venues. The building has continued its record breaking history by presenting SIX of Detroit’s ten longest running shows: Menopause The Musical, Escanaba in Da Moonlight, The All Night Strut, Shear Madness, Forbidden Broadway, and Forever Plaid.

07/30/2017

The Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC) is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization committed to driving economic growth within minority communities. The MMSDC advances this mission by facilitating over $26 billion annually in economic output between corporations and certified minority business enterprises (MBEs).

Founded in 1977, the MMSDC certifies minority businesses, develops their capacity and facilitates inclusive procurement opportunities.

The MMSDC advances business opportunities for its certified Asian, Black, Hispanic, and Native American business enterprises and connects them to its corporate members.

07/30/2017

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (IATA: DTW, ICAO: KDTW, FAA LID: DTW), usually called Detroit Metro Airport, Metro Airport, or just DTW, is a major international airport in the United States covering 4,850 acres (1,960 ha) in Romulus, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit. It is Michigan's busiest airport, and one of the largest airline hubs in the country. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2017–2021 categorized it as a large hub primary commercial service facility.
The airport is Delta Air Lines' second-largest hub in terms of total operations. Detroit serves as the primary gateway to Asia for the Eastern United States for Delta and is also the third-busiest gateway to Europe for the airline. The airport is a major gateway for tourism in metropolitan Detroit and is one of SkyTeam's major Midwestern hubs. It is also the fourth-largest base for Spirit Airlines and is a major connecting point between the Eastern and the Western United States Operated by the Wayne County Airport Authority, the airport has four main runways and two crosswind runways, two terminals, 129 in-service gates,[8] and an on-site Westin Hotel and conference center connected to the A concourse. Detroit Metropolitan Airport has maintenance facilities capable of servicing and repairing aircraft as large as the Boeing 747-400.

07/30/2017

DOING IT IN THE D 313
The Detroit Zoo is located at the intersection of Woodward Avenue, 10 Mile Road, and Interstate 696 in Royal Oak and Huntington Woods, Michigan, United States. The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS), a non-profit organization, operates both the Detroit Zoo and the Belle Isle Nature Center, located in the city of Detroit. The Detroit Zoo is one of Michigan's largest family attractions, hosting more than 1.6 million visitors annually. Situated on 125 acres of naturalistic exhibits, it provides a natural habitat for more than 2,000 animals representing 245 species. The Detroit Zoo was the first zoo in the United States to use barless exhibits extensively.

07/30/2017

DOING IT IN THE D 313
Eastern Market is a historic commercial district in Detroit, Michigan. It is located approximately one mile (1.6 km) northeast of the city's downtown. Experience one of the oldest and largest year-round markets in the United States. Our goal is to build on Eastern Market's rich history to make a healthier, wealthier and happier Detroit. A large choice of Fresh veggies. Flowers, and Fun. No place like it :)

07/30/2017

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In 1959, Gordy purchased the property that would become Motown's Hitsville U.S.A. studio. The photography studio located in the back of the property was modified into a small recording studio, and the Gordys moved into the second-floor living quarters. Within seven years, Motown would occupy seven additional neighboring houses. Berry Gordy got his start as a songwriter for local Detroit acts such as Jackie Wilson and the Matadors. Wilson's single "Lonely Teardrops", written by Gordy, became a huge success, but Gordy did not feel he made as much money as he deserved from this and other singles he wrote for Wilson. He realized that the more lucrative end of the business was in producing records and owning the publishing.

07/29/2017

Gospel in The D
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"Stay With Me"

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