Detroit area

Less than four years after Detroit filed for bankruptcy, boosters say a revival is underway in the Motor City. But two scholars say new growth has not spread yet to neighborhoods that need it.

(Updated January 15, 2019)In each of the Top 25 Most Dangerous Neighborhoods lists that NeighborhoodScout has published since 2013, a Michigan…

Detroit Salt Mine Map, showing the extent of underground mining (in red) underneath the city.

A preservation group will lead young people on interactive tour of Jefferson-Chalmers' historic assets.

I keep coming back to Detroit. It's bizarre how photogenic the downfall of America’s industrial powerhouse can be. However there's an eerie and unwanted sense of responsibility to be felt when looking through these before & after photographs of Detroit taken in 1973 and 2010 by the same photogra

These photos were taken 50 years ago Sunday, on the first day Detroit riot of 1967.

Maybe you drive the Davison Freeway every day. Maybe you've driven by the signs. But did you know about its historical significance?

Ranked #25 of 243 attractions in Detroit. Been here too? Add it to your map!

The Detroit Historical Society has so many great maps in their archives! This map is an excellent addition to the series of maps that we have ranging from: Ethnic Migrations in Detroit 1900 –…

Mexican Town, Detroit neighborhood. Many excellent restaurants.