Pontiac

The Michigan Film Incentives have brought a giant mutated insect to Pontiac. And they seem to be bringing a whole lot of economic activity to the region. Sucker is just the latest homegrown effort to capitalize on the state's growing movie industry, and help plug our creative brain drain.
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Sharing Woodward Avenue

By: Jon Zemke, 3/25/2010

Automobiles have done a lot of good for Michigan. But for Woodward Avenue, not so much. As the value of dense and vital downtowns becomes increasingly evident, leaders are rethinking the auto-only policies and practices of Metro Detoit's transportation spine.
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Metro Detroit's Homeprenuers

By: Amy Kuras, 2/25/2010

As scary as the economy is, some smart and creative people are laughing in the face of fear and launching their own businesses from home. Meet three people who've created enormously cool jobs for themselves. (more >)

Blog/Maud Lyon

Our guest blogger for this week is Maud Lyon. Maud is the founding director of the Cultural Alliance, and a consultant for numerous nonprofit organizations.

Check back here each week day to read Maud's thoughts on the state of arts and culture in Michigan. (more >)

Video/The Crofoot

Cool events. World class sound. Redeveloped historic downtown building. Hip crowd. In a better world every city would have their own Crofoot. Check out this one-of-kind Pontiac music venue. (more >)