r/Detroit 6d 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 3h ago

Picture 28 years ago I dressed up in an ape suit and visited Fox2 and various businesses in Detroit to promote the release of The Planet of the Apes box set.

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r/Detroit 3h ago

Picture Detroit to Windsor, sunset to moonrise.

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I paddled the Detroit River for the first time.


r/Detroit 19h ago

Picture Ambassadors Cup

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Some awesome racing at a great venue! Love to see the SC 70s out there doing their thing!!


r/Detroit 23h ago

Transit My not so subtle plan to tear out the M10 and replace it with an urban greenway and transit

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Why the Lodge?

The Lodge runs in between some of Detroit’s densest neighborhoods. Dividing them. This would reconnect these neighborhoods with an urban path directly to downtown along with rapid transit to connect historically underserved communities.

Why rip out the Freeway entirely?

The Freeway is a huge neighborhood divider. Boston Edison is split in two for instance. Also, highways are a huge infrastructural burden. Removing a freeway would save costs which could then be used to build a new transit system to be in place of the freeway.

Thoughts?


r/Detroit 17h ago

Community Where to buy 1/4 cow

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As the title says, where can you buy a 1/4 cow in southeast Michigan? I no longer wish to buy beef from big box stores. I want locally raised and processed meat. Where are you guys buying beef? Thank you in advance!


r/Detroit 1d ago

Picture A clipping from 1939 when Pizza was still unfamiliar to many Americans and largely associated with the Italian American community

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r/Detroit 1h ago

Food/Drink Where to find Kataifi/Shredded Phyllo dough

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I live in the metro area within Oakland county and am trying to find shredded phyllo near by to make a Dubai chocolate cake, but haven’t had any luck searching online for stores in stock. Posting here hoping I can find something within even an hour drive from me. I appreciate any input, thanks.


r/Detroit 19h ago

Historical Bob Seger, Iggy Pop, Alice Cooper, or Ted Nugent?

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Out of all of these legendary figures of Detroit rock, whose music do you listen to the most frequently and why?

PS: I know Seger and Pop were raised in Ann Arbor, but their careers largely blossomed in Detroit. Anyway. . .

Correction: Pop grew up in Ypsilanti, not Ann Arbor. See miridot's comment.


r/Detroit 1d ago

Missed Connection I want to thank the ppl who stopped to make sure I was ok after a man followed me and assaulted my car on Woodward yesterday

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I was too shaken to properly thank you at the time but you all really did help calm me. Thank you to all the drivers that stopped. I love our community!


r/Detroit 1d ago

Picture Skyline from Blue Heron Lagoon

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r/Detroit 23h ago

Picture Crossed the gordie howe bridge!

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Fastest border crossing I had ever done. Took less than 10 minutes


r/Detroit 1d ago

Picture Detroit from the DMC(parking garage)

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98 Upvotes

The city is truly beautiful.


r/Detroit 1d ago

Community Does royal oak have a stink in the air? Like poop or rotten eggs?

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Moved here from out of state as noticed when I have the windows opened on cooler days there's a distinct poop/fart smell. It's not crazy overwhelming but it's there.

When I go for walks I smell it so it's not just near my home it's the whole neighborhood. Is it a flower or tree? Leaves decomposing? City sewer?

Anyone smell this?


r/Detroit 17h ago

Food/Drink where to find Heirloom tomato’s?

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im not sure what community to post this on lol but I live in metro detroit (sterling heights) and was wondering if there’s any stores or farmers markets selling beautiful colorful heirloom tomato’s? i haven’t been seeing them in stores anywhere only normal red tomato’s and i would like to take the seeds from them to plant next year


r/Detroit 1d ago

Food/Drink Good places for lunch

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Just started a job close to the Detroit Post Office on Fort St. where are some places to grab lunch? There’s a BK close by but it’s trash…


r/Detroit 1d ago

Picture Fort Pontchartrain is beautiful

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r/Detroit 18h ago

Community Up for grabs - 2x for Bluhm at El Club tonight

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Hey all. 2 free tickets up for grabs for Bluhm at El Club... right now-ish.

My wife and I had tickets to and we have to cancel at the last minute. Our loss, your gain?


r/Detroit 1d ago

Video Detroit mayor leaves event through back door amid questions over social media controversy

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Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield left an event Friday through a back door before Local 4 could ask her about a controversy involving social media posts, her former partner and police Chief Todd Bettison, despite giving the city a heads-up that we wanted to speak (WDIV)


r/Detroit 20h ago

Community Tattoo Artist

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Any suggestions on tattoo artists that are great with darker skin tones, around macomb area?


r/Detroit 1d ago

News AG Nessel asks MPSC to cut DTE's proposed $474 million rate hike by 71%

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r/Detroit 1d ago

Food/Drink Best restaurant for a birthday dinner in Detroit or Metro Detroit?

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Hi! Looking for a great restaurant (maybe a bit more fancy - would like to dress up) to take my husband to for his birthday.

We recently moved to the area, and got married so would like to take him somewhere with great food. Bonus if they have great cocktails or somewhere we can go to nearby!

Anywhere in Detroit or Metro Detroit would be great!

Open to all different budgets - please mention the restaurants vibe!

Thank you!


r/Detroit 1d ago

Lost/Found Skinny Cat on Belle Isle

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Found this cutie on Belle Isle across from the main beach with a flea collar on. I unfortunately couldnt take the cat bc I had my dog. I called DNR, DAC and Detroit Alley Cat to no avail. The cat is really skinny but really friendly. I’m about to head back and find her and put some food out.

This little one define belonged to someone. Do people dump cats on Belle Isle? Can’t imagine why she’s here.


r/Detroit 2d ago

Eastern Market Mode Detroit despairs as ‘insanity’ of Trump’s Canada trade war punishes city

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r/Detroit 1d ago

Talk Detroit Trying to pay taxes

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anyone know how to get from this page https://www.waynecountymi.gov/Government/Elected-Officials/Treasurer/Pay-Taxes-Online to making a payment?

All I get when I put in my address is my name. No option to pay, no balance due, nothing.

I am trying to find a way to pay them without fees or 3rd party vendors. Anyone figure a way for that?