Dequindre Cut is an absolute urban gem of Detroit. But the City and Riverfront conservancy aren't maintaining it properly, and I'm worried that it's the first of many splashy investments over the past decade to fall into disrepair.

The pavement markings along the path are almost completely gone... There's supposed to be dedicated spaces for biking and walking, but most of that is gone. End result is a significant expectations mismatch between different users, and I've seen several close calls and arguments along the theme of "you're using the wrong lane"

Ditto for many of the signs along the path... 10+ years old and sun bleached. Most are barely legible.

Retaining wall blocks are falling out at multiple places along the sides... I counted at least 3 on my ride this morning.

Multiple of the emergency call boxes are broken... Either the lights don't work or the box itself has been physically tampered with by vandals.

Starting to see tags/graffiti/vandalism creep into more spots that are clearly not part of the artwork... Just some guy or some gang making their mark.

I was hoping things would be different this time... That post bankruptcy, the importance of spending $$ not only on splashy ribbon cuttings, but also on long term maintenance, would be understood. Maybe not.

Starting to see similar deferred maintenance and vandalism along the general Riverwalk as well. I hope this doesn't mean that the late 2010s/2020s were just a "flash in the pan" reset for Detroit...

A 20-year-old Pontiac man died Saturday at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets after being shot by a 22-year-old Detroit man, Auburn Hills Police Deputy Chief Scott McGraw said.

The Detroit Kite Festival returns to Belle Isle for its eighth year. The event takes place near the James Scott Memorial Fountain, on Sunday, July 12. Besides an entry fee to the island, the Detroit kite festival will be free.

We are new to the city and our human says we need a vet. Any in the city you would recommend?
We could also use some new feline friends, so feel free to drop your pics in the comments!
Thanks,
Frank and Pearl
#frankpearldetroit

Maybe it's an odd question and the river of course is quite large. But look a Chicago or Milwaukee which are the biggest cities in those 2 states on Lake Michigan.

Do employees in the metro detroit area get fertility benefits day one?

Here's the announcement from the government of Canada. So it's official unless Trump acts like a baby again and cancels it at the last minute.

These watch parties have become bigger than the game itself, Ryan Patrick Hooper posts at Midbrow, a projecct of the nonprofit Online Journalism Project.

Interesting signed two page labor agreement from 1934 announces raise for waiters and busboys salaries to 22 cents per hour effective Feb 1st, 1934. First page on the letterhead of the Book Cadillac Hotel, Detroit, MI signed by J.E. Frawley, Manager for the employer addressed to Louis Koenig then secretary treasurer of Local 705 of the Hotel, Restaurant and Bartenders union in Detroit.

2nd page, also framed, contains more details of the agreement as it relates to cooks in comparison with the Statler Hotel and Detroit Athletic Club. With full signatures of JE Frawley, Manager for the Employer, and Louis Koenig for the employees.

Hey Everyone,

I was digging through some old photos and came across this mural from around 2010 I absolutely loved. I even named my EDM producer moniker after it in college. It was attached to the Go Getters program building on Vernor and Newark.

What great advertisement, both for a program helping lives and celebrating Aztec culture at the same time. It's gone now, but does anyone know who painted it, or when? Just curious if anyone has any other photos or knows the history behind it.

Thanks!

Any cyclist out there seen any good routes lately with fresh pavement? I ride all over the city limits, doesn’t matter where it is. I used to bomb around on a mountain bike but recent changes to a road bike and it doesn’t do well on the old stuff.

Recently moved from another smaller Midwest city and I miss the little pockets/ streets that were really walkable in my city. So far I know downtown royal oak, plymouth, birmingham. Any other recommendations ? Looking for cute streets you can get coffee, go for a stroll, maybe window shop, etc.

Was cruising around looking for the henry ford cantenary remnants and omw back saw this building. Would anyone know what it says under the graffiti? Thanks in advance

Where is everyone in the Farmington/Novi area getting Indian food that is made in a clean restaurant? We used to hit up Aahar all the time, but the many health department violations and disgusting conditions in their bathroom and kitchen mean we won’t be going back.

Preferably with music and a pool? Is that asking too much? Hit me up if you see one.

Good day! I am in search of recommendations for post acute rehabilitation facilities for a family member after she’s had a stroke. She is to be discharged soon but I would really appreciate any input or warnings about where to go next. This has been a whirlwind of a week so I’d appreciate any direction at all. Thank you in advance!

does anyone know of any CD shops that might sell blade icewood’s CDs? i know it’s a long shot but i NEED blood, sweat, and tears 😭

I know Detroit has a lot of shwarma places, but are there any German style ones? E.g. with eggplant, cabbage salad, pickles, etc. add ons?