From around town

The latest local read.

Stories, recommendations, and good reasons to take the long way through the city.

What’s on

September in Detroit is stacked

Detroit Jazz Fest runs Sept 4–7 and stays free at Hart Plaza. Then it’s Dally in the Alley on Sat Sept 12, Eastern Market After Dark on Thurs Sept 17, and Detroit Month of Design all month with 100+ events.

Sept 2026

Sports

Lions open the season at home

The Lions host the New Orleans Saints at Ford Field Sunday Sept 13 at 1 p.m. on FOX, then welcome the Bills Thursday night Sept 17 on Prime Video and the Jets Sunday Sept 27 on FOX.

Sept 2026

City life

A new season of reasons to linger in Detroit

From late-summer patios to neighborhood markets, the city is finding its outdoor rhythm.

Aug 22, 2026

Small business

The makers keeping Detroit’s creative economy close to home

Meet the independent studios turning good ideas into useful, beautiful things.

Aug 14, 2026

Stay curious

There’s always another good corner to find.

Browse the directory when you’re ready to turn a good story into a place to go.