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Where to dance in Detroit

In a city known for its music, there's no shortage of great venues.

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Detroit's most-streamed Spotify artists

Our top five genres were rap, pop, hip-hop, rock and trap.

Culture

Detroit has big hopes for the 2024 NFL Draft

There are lots of promises, pressure and hopes for a transformative impact from the event.

Sports

Local gift guide: Detroit brands, stores and experiences to shop

Why it matters: Gift giving is hard — intergenerational gift giving is even harder.

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$3.5M Chung's building renovation to begin next month

The developer says lease negotiations are ongoing among several potential restaurants.

Development

Renovations to the former Chung&#x27;s building that&#x27;s been empty for more than two decades are set to start next month.Driving the news: A fence blocking the sidewalk on Cass Avenue and Peterboro Street was installed around the building last week.

Scoop: How a land deal by the Tigers' owners could fund their stadium renovation

The news could revive criticism over public funding for the Ilitches' sports ventures.

News

Money from the Tigers&#x27; owners, who want to buy public property downtown valued at $35 million, could be headed right back toward Comerica Park renovations, Axios Detroit has learned.Why it matters: The Ilitch organization, which owns the Tigers and Red Wings, needs the property for its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="$1.5 billion District Detroit developments" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2023/04/26/district-detroit-public-subsidy-brownfield-615million" data-vars-content-id="0532c25e-6659-4b07-addc-6a8056f46f6f" data-vars-headline="Scoop: How a land deal by the Tigers&#x27; owners could fund their stadium renovation" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2023/04/26/district-detroit-public-subsidy-brownfield-615million" target="_self">$1.5 billion District Detroit developments</a> — a transformational project that city and county officials have publicly supported.

The front entrance to Comerica Park with fans gathered outside.

Questions surround Michigan's downtown innovation center

The planned $250 million Center for Innovation is in a time crunch.

The University of Michigan&#x27;s planned $250 million Center for Innovation (UMCI) is in a time crunch.Why it matters: The proposed school would have a major impact on the city, drawing in hundreds of new students to downtown.

A rendering of U of M's Detroit Center for Innovation.

Calls to address Black Bottom's destruction continue

A new report says Detroit's "time for sweeping reparative investments" is "long overdue."

Nonprofit Detroit Future City (DFC) wants investments made to try and help rectify the dismantling of historic Black neighborhoods Paradise Valley and Black Bottom <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="in the 1950s-60s" data-vars-click-url="https://detroithistorical.org/learn/encyclopedia-of-detroit/black-bottom-neighborhood" data-vars-content-id="f7785461-3ed0-4876-b65f-dc2b482dadeb" data-vars-headline="Calls to address Black Bottom&#x27;s destruction continue" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://detroithistorical.org/learn/encyclopedia-of-detroit/black-bottom-neighborhood" target="_blank">in the 1950s-60s</a>.Why it matters: DFC writes <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="in a new report" data-vars-click-url="https://detroitfuturecity.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/DFC_BBPVBrief_FINAL_8_28_2023.pdf" data-vars-content-id="f7785461-3ed0-4876-b65f-dc2b482dadeb" data-vars-headline="Calls to address Black Bottom&#x27;s destruction continue" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://detroitfuturecity.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/DFC_BBPVBrief_FINAL_8_28_2023.pdf" target="_blank">in a new report</a> that Detroit&#x27;s &quot;time for sweeping reparative investments&quot; is &quot;long overdue.&quot; The best subject for those investments is the loss of community and wealth that resulted from the government leveling those neighborhoods for I-375, housing and green space.

Detroit by Drone: Fisher Body project costs grow

Major construction is expected to start next year, developers say.

The news has been quiet when it comes to the redevelopment of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Fisher Body Plant" data-vars-click-url="https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/2022/03/07/detroits-abandoned-fisher-body-plant-no-21-become-housing/9409769002/" data-vars-content-id="83a389f2-8ff5-41a1-a1bb-598116814535" data-vars-headline="Detroit by Drone: Fisher Body project costs grow" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/2022/03/07/detroits-abandoned-fisher-body-plant-no-21-become-housing/9409769002/" target="_blank">Fisher Body Plant</a>.So here&#x27;s the latest on one of the city&#x27;s most prominent eyesores, still planned for new use with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="435 apartments" data-vars-click-url="https://detroitmi.gov/departments/planning-and-development-department/design-and-development-innovation/community-benefits-ordinance/ongoing-cbo-engagement/fisher-body-21" data-vars-content-id="83a389f2-8ff5-41a1-a1bb-598116814535" data-vars-headline="Detroit by Drone: Fisher Body project costs grow" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://detroitmi.gov/departments/planning-and-development-department/design-and-development-innovation/community-benefits-ordinance/ongoing-cbo-engagement/fisher-body-21" target="_blank">435 apartments</a> and commercial spaces.

Fisher Body Plant on Hastings and Piquette looking north 

Belle Isle's new riverfront connection nearly finished

The new extension will connect two of Detroit's greatest assets.

Belle Isle&#x27;s missing link to the riverfront is almost complete.Why it matters: Bicyclists, runners and trail users will finally be able to travel directly between Belle Isle and the city via the downtown riverwalk.

Detroit by Drone: The Residences Water Square now pre-leasing

You're paying an arm and a leg to rent one of the 496 units.

The new luxury riverfront apartment complex at the former Joe Louis Arena site began pre-leasing apartments this month for tenants to move in next February.The intrigue: You&#x27;re paying an arm and a leg to rent one of the 496 units at the Residences Water Square.

A skyline view with the new under construction building.

What our readers would like to open in Michigan Central

Restaurants, a candy booth, a shoe shine stand and more.

Last week we mused about what food, retail and hangout <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="options we&#x27;ll have" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2023/08/11/michigan-central-public-facing-first-floor-ford" data-vars-content-id="2880bedc-add0-43c3-93ad-5971a35e4b28" data-vars-headline="What our readers would like to open in Michigan Central" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2023/08/11/michigan-central-public-facing-first-floor-ford" target="_self">options we&#x27;ll have</a> on the public-facing first floor of Michigan Central when it reopens next year.<ul><li>Ford, the owner of the historic depot, says it&#x27;ll be a &quot;destination&quot; and is talking to prospective locally based tenants, but hasn&#x27;t announced any specifics yet.</li></ul>

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

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

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>

George Santos introduces expulsion resolution in potential final act in Congress

The House is slated to vote to expel Santos on Friday.

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Ahead of a vote that could make him the first House lawmaker to be expelled in more than 20 years, Rep. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="George Santos" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/28/george-santos-expulsion-vote-republicans-majority" data-vars-content-id="c7450d99-da7b-4552-a983-4be840a7ed9c" data-vars-headline="George Santos introduces expulsion resolution in potential final act in Congress" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/28/george-santos-expulsion-vote-republicans-majority" target="_self">George Santos</a> (R-N.Y.) is introducing an expulsion resolution on Thursday targeting a House lawmaker from his own state. Why it matters: Santos — who faces an <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="uphill battle in a vote" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/28/republicans-george-santos-resign-expulsion" data-vars-content-id="c7450d99-da7b-4552-a983-4be840a7ed9c" data-vars-headline="George Santos introduces expulsion resolution in potential final act in Congress" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/28/republicans-george-santos-resign-expulsion" target="_self">uphill battle in a vote</a> to remove him from office following a scathing House Ethics report — is seeking an expulsion vote on Rep. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Jamaal Bowman" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/22/house-ethics-jamaal-bowman-fire-alarm" data-vars-content-id="c7450d99-da7b-4552-a983-4be840a7ed9c" data-vars-headline="George Santos introduces expulsion resolution in potential final act in Congress" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/22/house-ethics-jamaal-bowman-fire-alarm" target="_self">Jamaal Bowman</a> (D-N.Y.), who pulled a fire alarm in one of the House office buildings.

George Santos expulsion spurs rare bipartisanship among House lawmakers

Rep. Robert Garcia encouraged fellow Democrats to support Republicans' expulsion measure.

House Democrats and Republicans finally have something they agree on: booting Rep. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="George Santos" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/30/george-santos-jamaal-bowman-expulsion-resolution" data-vars-content-id="4eec0a24-5338-46c4-8b6e-5526cda73c0f" data-vars-headline="George Santos expulsion spurs rare bipartisanship among House lawmakers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/30/george-santos-jamaal-bowman-expulsion-resolution" target="_self">George Santos</a> (R-N.Y.) from Congress.Driving the news: In an email sent to Democratic congressional offices on Thursday, Rep. Robert Garcia&#x27;s (D-Calif.) office advocated for Republicans&#x27; resolution to expel the embattled Long Islander.

GOP speculation mounts that McCarthy will exit Congress early

Multiple GOP lawmakers expect former House Speaker <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Kevin McCarthy" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/12/mccarthy-gop-elections-2024" data-vars-content-id="dbdacc28-b2ed-40c2-a4cb-3bf4792a4d9b" data-vars-headline="GOP speculation mounts that McCarthy will exit Congress early" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/12/mccarthy-gop-elections-2024" target="_self">Kevin McCarthy</a> (R-Calif.) to step down from his seat before the end of the year, Axios has learned.Why it matters: The potential exit of McCarthy — who privately told donors he is looking to &quot;get the hell out,&quot; according to a source familiar with the conversation — could leave the House GOP with an even narrower majority.

Trump unleashes grievances, warnings in wild 24 hours on Truth Social

Trump warned that his indictments have opened up a "very big and dangerous Pandora's Box."

Former President Trump has spent the last 24 hours on Truth Social unleashing a torrent of grievances, vengeful promises and links to online conspiracy theories about his political rivals.Why it matters: Trump&#x27;s online rhetoric has <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="frequently dipped into violent extremism" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/10/04/trumps-words-turn-violent-pressure-builds" data-vars-content-id="4ce9173c-4439-425e-8986-ec54c92037e6" data-vars-headline="Trump unleashes grievances, warnings in wild 24 hours on Truth Social" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/10/04/trumps-words-turn-violent-pressure-builds" target="_self">frequently dipped into violent extremism</a> since he left office, escalating as his legal troubles have mounted. Public fatigue and the pro-Trump echo chamber created by Truth Social have at times softened the shock value of the GOP front-runner&#x27;s daily musings.

Rep. George Santos expelled from Congress in historic vote

Santos is the first Republican to be expelled from the House.

The House on Friday voted to expel Rep. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="George Santos" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2022/12/19/george-santos-republican-congress-biography" data-vars-content-id="235bb126-9767-4b36-a5c3-4560ae03474e" data-vars-headline="Rep. George Santos expelled from Congress in historic vote" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2022/12/19/george-santos-republican-congress-biography" target="_self">George Santos</a> (R-N.Y.) over his many fabrications on the 2022 campaign trail and his two federal indictments.Why it matters: The vote makes Santos just the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="sixth lawmaker" data-vars-click-url="https://history.house.gov/Institution/Discipline/Expulsion-Censure-Reprimand/" data-vars-content-id="235bb126-9767-4b36-a5c3-4560ae03474e" data-vars-headline="Rep. George Santos expelled from Congress in historic vote" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://history.house.gov/Institution/Discipline/Expulsion-Censure-Reprimand/" target="_blank">sixth lawmaker</a> – and first Republican – to be expelled from the House in U.S. history.

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