Fair   52.0F  |  Forecast »

Money Blog

Summer Survival Toys for Kids on Vacation

06/05/13

Summer Survival Toys for Kids on Vacation

Schools across southeast Michigan let out this month, and soon, children will whine, 'I'm bored!' Get a jump with these awesome summer necessities.

Posted at 02:40 PM | Permalink | Comments
'Cinderella or It's OK to be Different' Kids Play at Hilberry Theater, Detroit

06/05/13

'Cinderella or It's OK to be Different' Kids Play at Hilberry Theater, Detroit

Showing select dates June 20-30, 2013, this Wayne State University family production highlights just how universal a famous fairy tale story truly is.

Posted at 02:24 PM | Permalink | Comments
Downtown Detroit's Vibrant Core

06/05/13

Downtown Detroit's Vibrant Core

The city's central business district has over 100 bars and restaurants and a multitude of businesses new, old, big and small, giving visitors and residents a mix of big city and tight-knit community.

Posted at 12:39 PM | Permalink | Comments: 1
Underground Railroad Historical Sites

06/05/13

Underground Railroad Historical Sites

See downtown's memorials and markers—plus take a tour.

Posted at 12:39 PM | Permalink | Comments
Vacation in Athens, Greece

06/05/13

Vacation in Athens, Greece

This European city is filled with history, scenery and ancient ruins – from the Acropolis to the Theatre of Dionysus. See six landmarks in the region.

Posted at 11:57 AM | Permalink | Comments
What is the New Motown Sound?

06/05/13

What is the New Motown Sound?

Detroit's Black music scene may be more diverse than anywhere else in the nation. But, while some artists have household names, others struggle just to be heard.

Posted at 11:27 AM | Permalink | Comments
Black Detroiters Moving to Atlanta for New Opportunities

06/05/13

Black Detroiters Moving to Atlanta for New Opportunities

Fifty years ago, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. shared his 'dream' for African Americans in Detroit. Today, he'd probably be preaching from his hometown—where many Detroiters have fled.

Posted at 10:19 AM | Permalink | Comments
Craft Roundup: Little Gifts, Big Surprises

06/04/13

Craft Roundup: Little Gifts, Big Surprises

From a tin-box business card holder to a Mason jar lid magnet, learn how to personalize sweet surprises for special people in your family's life.

Posted at 03:37 PM | Permalink | Comments
Tween Singer Makes Music Video That Worries Some Parents

06/04/13

Tween Singer Makes Music Video That Worries Some Parents

The 10-year-old rapper Sophia Grace has released original song 'Girls Just Gotta Have Fun.' Is this talented British girl acting too old for her age?

Posted at 03:16 PM | Permalink | Comments
Moms Are Breadwinners in Many Homes, Researchers Find

06/04/13

Moms Are Breadwinners in Many Homes, Researchers Find

Pew Research Center's recent analysis of the U.S. Census shows that more women with kids under 18 are becoming the sole or highest-earning family member. Local moms weigh in.

Posted at 09:22 AM | Permalink | Comments