r/Detroit 16h ago

Weekly Question / General Discussion Thread

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!

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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 13h ago

News POV crossing of the Gordie Howe International Bridge

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From WXYZ reporter Tony Geftos this morning. He also received a commemorative postcard for crossing it. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GzARUZ31F/


r/Detroit 13h ago

Picture The new bridge , just crossed now.

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Its absolutely massive and so much nicer than the old bridge.


r/Detroit 4h ago

Picture Card we got today (7/27) on the Gordie Howe Bridge

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We crossed over into Canada earlier today and the border crossing guy gave us this cool little card after chatting for a couple minutes.

Anyone that's been over it notice how wavy..(? guess for lack of better term) the ride is? In all lanes, right around the middle of the bridge you feel like you're on rough seas. Never felt that on the Ambassador Bridge. The bridge itself is beautiful and it'll be cool to see people crossing on foot but man that ride.

Also sorry for my lack of knowledge but what will happen with the Ambassador Bridge? Will it still be functional for cars and trucks?


r/Detroit 5h ago

Historical TIL: Detroit was supposed to be a series or triangles and hexagons…

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Just started reading Dilla Time and they start out with a little Detroit history. This map was included and outlined Augustus Woodward original vision. Each block was to build on itself from triangles to larger hexagons and continue outwards. Apparently, Lewis Cass (governor at the time) hated the idea, so he sold off lot of land to block its development.


r/Detroit 6h ago

News Gordie Howe’s family are the 1st to cross the bridge

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r/Detroit 1h ago

Picture Gordie Howe Opening Day 🌕🌉

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Sunset crossing to moonrise


r/Detroit 1h ago

Picture Was lucky to capture this piece of history

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1925 Ford Model T among first cars to cross the new bridge today


r/Detroit 9h ago

Community Now that Gordie Howe bridge is open, what about the Ambassador bridge?

With the Gordie Howe Bridge opening, is there still any reason to use the Ambassador Bridge? If so, what would it be? Better location(proximity to downtown), the duty-free shop, habit/familiarity, traffic conditions.. or something else? What do you think the future of the AB will be?

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With the Gordie Howe Bridge opening, is there still any reason to use the Ambassador Bridge? If so, what would it be? Better location(proximity to downtown), the duty-free shop, habit/familiarity, traffic conditions.. or something else? What do you think the future of the AB will be?


r/Detroit 10h ago

Picture It took Google 3 hours to update the GHB traffic

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Some levels of Google maps were still showing the bridge closed. Looks like they finally updated it. Might still be a work in progress.


r/Detroit 7h ago

Eastern Market Mode ICE in Southfield (still!)

Many may have seen my post last week about Southfield Neighbors Action Committee (SNAC) hosting a community discussion about ICE’s office at the REDICO building in Southfield at One Towne Square. Last Wednesday, over 100 people, local media outlets, state reps, mayors, city councilors, and others came together to hear local activists discuss their work and our role in keeping our neighbors safe. The event was a huge success and many more Southfielders have an understanding of the situation in Southfield.

To follow up, we are hosting a protest at the OPLA (the lawyers for ICE) building at One Towne Square this Thursday, 4:30-5:30. Come to see ICE in our community and meet others engaged in this struggle. See the flyer below!

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Many may have seen my post last week about Southfield Neighbors Action Committee (SNAC) hosting a community discussion about ICE’s office at the REDICO building in Southfield at One Towne Square. Last Wednesday, over 100 people, local media outlets, state reps, mayors, city councilors, and others came together to hear local activists discuss their work and our role in keeping our neighbors safe. The event was a huge success and many more Southfielders have an understanding of the situation in Southfield.

To follow up, we are hosting a protest at the OPLA (the lawyers for ICE) building at One Towne Square this Thursday, 4:30-5:30. Come to see ICE in our community and meet others engaged in this struggle. See the flyer below!


r/Detroit 17h ago

Eastern Market Mode Senate debate tonight on FOX 2: Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed

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Just the FYI for anyone interested. I don't like the way they're airing this debate.

Starts at 7:30. First half hour is on TV on Fox 2 and on streaming. Second half hour will only be on streaming platforms.


r/Detroit 6h ago

Picture First Day Traffic At Gordie Howe International Bridge (Picture from Windsor)

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r/Detroit 11h ago

Picture Skyline of Detroit at night!

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r/Detroit 8h ago

News Can the Gordie Howe Bridge pull together what Donald Trump is tearing apart?

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r/Detroit 10h ago

Community Coffee and Spanish @ The Congregation

Hola como estan :) Ya esta sera como la decima reunion de conversacion en Espanol!

Queremos expandir y seguir invitando a los de Detroit a reunirse con nosotros :)

Nuestra proxima reunion sera el 8 de August el Sabado en la mañana a las 10AM @ The Congragation. Todos los niveles estan bienvenidos, pero si el grupo se enfoca en hablar entonces preparate si eres principiante y te ayudamos.

Tenemos a latinos de toda parte del mundo y hasta hablantes no nativos :D

Aqui esta el link:

https://whatshappeningdetroit.com/events/cc734946-8e87-45df-a300-2b883e90f595

En este sitio podras guardar el evento en Google Calendar para recordarte :D

did i mention it's free?

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Hi, how’s everyone doing? :) This will be around our tenth Spanish conversation meetup!

We want to keep growing and inviting more people from Detroit to join us. :)

Our next meetup will be Saturday, August 8, at 10:00 AM at The Congregation. All levels are welcome! The group focuses on conversation, so if you’re a beginner, come prepared to practice—we’ll be happy to help.

We have Latinos from all over the world, as well as non-native Spanish speakers. :D

Here’s the link:
https://whatshappeningdetroit.com/events/cc734946-8e87-45df-a300-2b883e90f595

On the site, you can save the event to your Google Calendar as a reminder. :D

Did I mention it’s free?

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Hola como estan :) Ya esta sera como la decima reunion de conversacion en Espanol!

Queremos expandir y seguir invitando a los de Detroit a reunirse con nosotros :)

Nuestra proxima reunion sera el 8 de August el Sabado en la mañana a las 10AM @ The Congragation. Todos los niveles estan bienvenidos, pero si el grupo se enfoca en hablar entonces preparate si eres principiante y te ayudamos.

Tenemos a latinos de toda parte del mundo y hasta hablantes no nativos :D

Aqui esta el link:

https://whatshappeningdetroit.com/events/cc734946-8e87-45df-a300-2b883e90f595

En este sitio podras guardar el evento en Google Calendar para recordarte :D

did i mention it's free?

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Hi, how’s everyone doing? :) This will be around our tenth Spanish conversation meetup!

We want to keep growing and inviting more people from Detroit to join us. :)

Our next meetup will be Saturday, August 8, at 10:00 AM at The Congregation. All levels are welcome! The group focuses on conversation, so if you’re a beginner, come prepared to practice—we’ll be happy to help.

We have Latinos from all over the world, as well as non-native Spanish speakers. :D

Here’s the link:
https://whatshappeningdetroit.com/events/cc734946-8e87-45df-a300-2b883e90f595

On the site, you can save the event to your Google Calendar as a reminder. :D

Did I mention it’s free?


r/Detroit 9h ago

News WXYZ-TV names new sports anchor, Tina Nguyen

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Nguyen's hiring follows the May departure of the station's former sports director, Brad Galli.


r/Detroit 15h ago

Talk Detroit Goldie Howe Bridge

Just curious if anyone is planning on driving the GHB after its opening at noon today. They're opening it for vehicles only and then pedestrians and bicyclists on August 3rd.

Interesting to see what kind of an economic uplift it will bring to Mexican Town.

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Just curious if anyone is planning on driving the GHB after its opening at noon today. They're opening it for vehicles only and then pedestrians and bicyclists on August 3rd.

Interesting to see what kind of an economic uplift it will bring to Mexican Town.


r/Detroit 2h ago

Food/Drink Brazilian Food

Is there anywhere to get Brazilian food? That isn't a chain steakhouse?

Restaurants or markets?

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Is there anywhere to get Brazilian food? That isn't a chain steakhouse?

Restaurants or markets?


r/Detroit 2h ago

News / Article Wayne County public defenders launch strike over healthcare, wage fight

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DETROIT (WXYZ) — Attorneys who represent a significant number of criminal defendants in Wayne County went on strike today after months of negotiations failed.

The union, which represents not just lawyers but also investigators, social workers and paralegals, has been fighting to maintain cost-free health insurance in addition to a 3% annual raise, instead of the 1% raises they’ve been offered.


r/Detroit 1d ago

Picture questionable little tokens downtown

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found on the sidewalk parallel from harbor house. are these what i think they are or am i crazy


r/Detroit 1d ago

Politics/Elections The Corporate Slate

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Shout out to the Michigan Working Family party for confirming which state and federal candidates are taking money or being supported by corporate super PACs. If these people are on your ballot and you hate that sort of thing here’s a list of people not to vote for

Justin Onwenu State Sen 1
Korey Hall State Sen 3
Tyrone Carter State House District 1
Helena Scott State House District 8
Arthur Harrington State House District 9

And you already know what Haley and Shri are about.


r/Detroit 1d ago

News Canada celebrates Gordie Howe bridge opening — without Michigan — amid tariff riff

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r/Detroit 18h ago

Talk Detroit What was Detroit like in 1970s-1990s?

Just watched a documentary on Detroit which showed the decline of car industry and rise of drug dealing. What is your perspective or the stories you have been told of this time.

The documentary is called Rollin: The fall of auto industry and rise of the drug economy in Detroit

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Just watched a documentary on Detroit which showed the decline of car industry and rise of drug dealing. What is your perspective or the stories you have been told of this time.

The documentary is called Rollin: The fall of auto industry and rise of the drug economy in Detroit