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The nonprofit wants to open a 20-horse equestrian center.

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Abortions up in Michigan as Midwest states add restrictions

Researchers say border-hopping patients are leading to more procedures.

Bike share MoGo wants to go all in on e-bikes

The 26 new electric bikes MoGo added to its fleet top out around 20mph.

Michigan's best time for viewing fall foliage

The entire state will be past its pinnacle by Oct. 23.

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Fain sets deadline for more UAW strikes, bashes Trump ahead of visit

The firebrand leader announced a new strike deadline of Friday at noon.

UAW president Shawn Fain has new demands as the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="historic auto workers strike" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/09/15/uaw-strike-united-auto-workers-union-detroit-three" data-vars-content-id="d9092b13-58f5-40d6-84e5-f4d9c9a13bfb" data-vars-headline="Fain sets deadline for more UAW strikes, bashes Trump ahead of visit" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/09/15/uaw-strike-united-auto-workers-union-detroit-three" target="_self">historic auto workers strike</a> continues to play out.Driving the news: The firebrand leader <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="announced a new strike deadline" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvhmqJgXOf0" data-vars-content-id="d9092b13-58f5-40d6-84e5-f4d9c9a13bfb" data-vars-headline="Fain sets deadline for more UAW strikes, bashes Trump ahead of visit" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvhmqJgXOf0" target="_blank">announced a new strike deadline</a> of Friday at noon.

Detroit Vs. Everybody regroups after Eastern Market building collapse

Also in limbo: Jabs Gym, Beyond Juicery + Eatery, Brooklyn Outdoor and J'adore Detroit.

Detroit Vs. Everybody founder Tommey Walker stood outside the ruins of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="his brand&#x27;s Eastern Market location" data-vars-click-url="https://www.easternmarket.org/district/detroit-vs-everybody" data-vars-content-id="56571ce0-8c17-47ac-a091-71a24627b2fe" data-vars-headline="Detroit Vs. Everybody regroups after Eastern Market building collapse" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.easternmarket.org/district/detroit-vs-everybody" target="_blank">his brand&#x27;s Eastern Market location</a> Monday and assessed his losses — merchandise, art and all the sweat that went into remodeling the space.Why it matters: The city ordered an emergency demolition of 2501 Russell — in the heart of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="historic Eastern Market" data-vars-click-url="https://detroithistorical.org/learn/encyclopedia-of-detroit/eastern-market-historic-district" data-vars-content-id="56571ce0-8c17-47ac-a091-71a24627b2fe" data-vars-headline="Detroit Vs. Everybody regroups after Eastern Market building collapse" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://detroithistorical.org/learn/encyclopedia-of-detroit/eastern-market-historic-district" target="_blank">historic Eastern Market</a> — after it <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="partially collapsed Saturday" data-vars-click-url="https://www.bridgedetroit.com/eastern-market-building-collapse-sends-bricks-down-like-rain/" data-vars-content-id="56571ce0-8c17-47ac-a091-71a24627b2fe" data-vars-headline="Detroit Vs. Everybody regroups after Eastern Market building collapse" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.bridgedetroit.com/eastern-market-building-collapse-sends-bricks-down-like-rain/" target="_blank">partially collapsed Saturday</a>, injuring one bystander.

UAW set to kick off strike of Detroit automakers at midnight

It could result in an economic loss of more than $5 billion after 10 days.

The United Auto Workers union is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ready to strike" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/09/05/uaw-strike-likely-detroit-automakers" data-vars-content-id="e6018314-477b-47c7-9242-9706fa1205a2" data-vars-headline="UAW set to kick off strike of Detroit automakers at midnight" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/09/05/uaw-strike-likely-detroit-automakers" target="_self">ready to strike</a> all the Detroit Three automakers at midnight, an unprecedented move that could disrupt the economy for weeks or more.Why it matters: The standoff comes amid a global transition toward electric vehicles, with American automakers looking for competitive advantages against <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="non-unionized EV companies like Tesla" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/09/13/tesla-uaw-gm-ford-stellantis-contract-talks" data-vars-content-id="e6018314-477b-47c7-9242-9706fa1205a2" data-vars-headline="UAW set to kick off strike of Detroit automakers at midnight" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/09/13/tesla-uaw-gm-ford-stellantis-contract-talks" target="_self">non-unionized EV companies like Tesla</a>.

Illustration of a fist holding a wrench. 

Electrolyte supplements getting more popular in Metro Detroit

But doctors say regularly drinking them instead of plain water is a waste of money.

Food and Drink

Electrolyte supplements have carved out a<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text=" shockingly big market" data-vars-click-url="https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/electrolyte-mix-market-to-reach-30-1-billion-globally-by-2032-at-5-2-cagr-allied-market-research-301850813.html" data-vars-content-id="cf4a2755-b963-4720-9d5a-7eb4c2aad98c" data-vars-headline="Electrolyte supplements getting more popular in Metro Detroit" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/electrolyte-mix-market-to-reach-30-1-billion-globally-by-2032-at-5-2-cagr-allied-market-research-301850813.html" target="_blank"> shockingly big market</a> niche in Metro Detroit, even though they&#x27;re <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="supported by limited scientific evidence" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/08/30/electrolyte-mix-powder-supplement-doctor-health" data-vars-content-id="cf4a2755-b963-4720-9d5a-7eb4c2aad98c" data-vars-headline="Electrolyte supplements getting more popular in Metro Detroit" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/08/30/electrolyte-mix-powder-supplement-doctor-health" target="_self">supported by limited scientific evidence</a>.Why it matters: Although influencers and marketers consider electrolyte powders hydration hacks, doctors say that regularly drinking them instead of just<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text=" plain water" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2022/05/03/america-drinking-water-dehydration-effects" data-vars-content-id="cf4a2755-b963-4720-9d5a-7eb4c2aad98c" data-vars-headline="Electrolyte supplements getting more popular in Metro Detroit" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2022/05/03/america-drinking-water-dehydration-effects" target="_self"> plain water</a> is a waste of money.

Illustration of lightning inside of a water drop.

Detroit's not so red-hot cannabis real estate market

Not as many people are opening grow facilities with product prices falling.

Real Estate

The once-fiery <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="real estate market for cannabis businesses" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2022/05/02/detroit-recreational-cannabis-commercial-zoning" data-vars-content-id="2825a97c-eacb-412e-9748-3a08ddf3e23f" data-vars-headline="Detroit&#x27;s not so red-hot cannabis real estate market" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2022/05/02/detroit-recreational-cannabis-commercial-zoning" target="_self">real estate market for cannabis businesses</a> in Detroit now appears to be stagnating.Why it matters: The local market&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="challenges" data-vars-click-url="https://www.crainsdetroit.com/analysis/rescheduling-cannabis-would-fix-tax-limiting-cash-flow" data-vars-content-id="2825a97c-eacb-412e-9748-3a08ddf3e23f" data-vars-headline="Detroit&#x27;s not so red-hot cannabis real estate market" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.crainsdetroit.com/analysis/rescheduling-cannabis-would-fix-tax-limiting-cash-flow" target="_blank">challenges</a> with low product prices and narrow margins for profitability have also been shown via major financial failures like pot company <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Skymint" data-vars-click-url="https://www.crainsdetroit.com/cannabis/skymint-receivership-after-creditors-allege-mismanagement" data-vars-content-id="2825a97c-eacb-412e-9748-3a08ddf3e23f" data-vars-headline="Detroit&#x27;s not so red-hot cannabis real estate market" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.crainsdetroit.com/cannabis/skymint-receivership-after-creditors-allege-mismanagement" target="_blank">Skymint</a>, which went into court-appointed receivership to resolve deep debt, per Crain&#x27;s Detroit Business.

Illustration of a "for sale" sign post made out of two marijuana joints. 

Lack of diverse late-night grub in Detroit

A bevy of coney islands awaits, but they all serve pretty much the same thing.

Detroit is fast becoming a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="destination food city" data-vars-click-url="https://time.com/collection/worlds-greatest-places-2022/6194455/detroit/" data-vars-content-id="f6354919-48fd-4138-9b7e-24cdf0ba8ce9" data-vars-headline="Lack of diverse late-night grub in Detroit" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://time.com/collection/worlds-greatest-places-2022/6194455/detroit/" target="_blank">destination food city</a>, but the lack of diverse late-night dining options is holding it back.Why it matters: More choices would not only elevate the city&#x27;s national food reputation, but could also <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="attract residents" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2023/04/14/michigans-economy-needs-growth-thrive-population" data-vars-content-id="f6354919-48fd-4138-9b7e-24cdf0ba8ce9" data-vars-headline="Lack of diverse late-night grub in Detroit" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2023/04/14/michigans-economy-needs-growth-thrive-population" target="_self">attract residents</a> who consider quality nightlife when deciding where to live — otherwise known as young people.

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Explaining Detroit's empty restaurant spaces

The Parker Durand development in West Village is pivoting to retail.

The empty restaurant storefronts dotting the city are a sign that the pandemic&#x27;s impact on the hospitality industry persists.Why it matters: Stakeholders attribute empty storefronts to factors like <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="restaurant staffing challenges" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2022/05/18/staffing-struggles-hospitality-michigan" data-vars-content-id="7dcb467f-0027-4f65-9954-3f5131b9f32a" data-vars-headline="Explaining Detroit&#x27;s empty restaurant spaces" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2022/05/18/staffing-struggles-hospitality-michigan" target="_self">restaurant staffing challenges</a>, persistently high equipment and construction costs and difficulties <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="accessing capital" data-vars-click-url="https://www.crainsdetroit.com/black-owned-business/black-owned-businesses-need-connections-infrastructure-access-capital-other" data-vars-content-id="7dcb467f-0027-4f65-9954-3f5131b9f32a" data-vars-headline="Explaining Detroit&#x27;s empty restaurant spaces" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.crainsdetroit.com/black-owned-business/black-owned-businesses-need-connections-infrastructure-access-capital-other" target="_blank">accessing capital</a>.

The ground-floor space formerly targeted for a restaurant at the Parker Durand development at Kercheval and Van Dyke avenues. 

Downtown Detroit's steady recovery

Foot traffic is still behind pre-pandemic levels, but higher than last year.

Business

Downtown foot traffic is still behind pre-pandemic levels, but big bets on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new office" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2023/02/03/district-detroit-expansion-new-office-demand" data-vars-content-id="d7f9f98c-4173-4791-acdf-8787e122e46d" data-vars-headline="Downtown Detroit&#x27;s steady recovery" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2023/02/03/district-detroit-expansion-new-office-demand" target="_self">new office</a> and housing developments could change that.Why it matters: Downtowns are typically the beating economic heart of a city, funneling revenue into city coffers via taxes and more.

Detroit by Drone: People's Food Co-op opening delayed until early 2024

Executive director Malik Yakini tells Axios the building is "85% complete."

Development

A community grocery store set to open this fall on Woodward and Euclid in the North End says a supply chain issue will delay its opening until early next year.Why it matters: Detroit has been without a member-owned grocer since the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cass Corridor Food Co-Op" data-vars-click-url="http://www.corridortribe.com/tribes/food_coop_tribe/index.htm" data-vars-content-id="baf3abaa-a9a6-463e-8eaf-7a044407aa83" data-vars-headline="Detroit by Drone: People&#x27;s Food Co-op opening delayed until early 2024" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="http://www.corridortribe.com/tribes/food_coop_tribe/index.htm" target="_blank">Cass Corridor Food Co-Op</a> closed its doors in the early 2000s.

Pondering Michigan Central's public-facing first floor

What will be chosen to fill the renovated space?

When Ford&#x27;s iconic <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Michigan Central renovation opens in the first half of next year" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2023/07/31/detroit-drone-michigan-central-station-corktown" data-vars-content-id="23a3963b-4ef9-4b8d-82ae-da39ea190a1b" data-vars-headline="Pondering Michigan Central&#x27;s public-facing first floor" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2023/07/31/detroit-drone-michigan-central-station-corktown" target="_self">Michigan Central renovation opens in the first half of next year</a> in Corktown, the ground floor of the historic former train station will be publicly accessible.<ul><li>Our question — what will be chosen to fill the space that so many have memories of?</li></ul>

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