Soccer Supporters Shake The Stands
Meet 600 or more of the most passionate, loyal fans the 313 has ever known.
Endless Love
Berry Gordy talks candidly about his struggles managing Diana Ross, and <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/15/berry-gordy-diana-ross_n_3442536.html?utm_hp_ref=detroit&ir=Detroit" target="_blank">the moment he says he realized</a> he loved her. "That was it," he said.
Built Detroit Tough
An employee uses a hammer and an anvil to hammer in copper rivets on a pair of denim jeans at Detroit Denim, in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Wednesday, June 12, 2013. The Commerce Department is scheduled to release monthly business inventories data on June 13.
Jit Down
The editors of HuffPost Detroit are committed to bringing our readers the best of Detroit's jit-dancing videos. Check out this one: jit troupe The League kicks and steps so fast, you'd think they were fast-forwarded. Nah, that's just talent. Hustle on!
Feels Like A Winner
Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson reacts to making a catch during an NFL football minicamp practice in Allen Park, Mich., Thursday, June 13, 2013.
Wanna Buy A Watch?
From the iconic, handmade wood box to a personalized "Thank You" note, the Detroit-made Shinola Runwell watch is all about the custom touch. Watch one of these beauties get unwrapped and explained. Wow.
Modern/Classic
Reynolds Metals Regional Sales Office, Southfield, designed by Minoru Yamasaki. <a href="http://www.cranbrookart.edu/museum/CAMec3.html" target="_hplink">"Michigan Modern: Design that Shaped America"</a> runs at the Cranbrook Art Museum through October 13. Read more <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/14/michigan-modern-design-cranbrook_n_3437045.html?utm_hp_ref=detroit" target="_blank">here</a>.
"Public Meeting"
People wait to go through security before a public meeting with Kevyn Orr, emergency manager for the city of Detroit, not seen, at Wayne State University Law School in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Monday, June 10, 2013. Whether Detroit careens into the largest U.S. municipal bankruptcy depends on emergency manager Kevyn Orr's convincing creditors during the next two months that his plan will revive a city plagued by deficits, crime and strained services.
Material Information
Materials are carted to a meeting of creditor representatives during a meeting with Detroit's emergency manager Kevyn Orr in Romulus, Mich., Friday, June 14, 2013. Orr says the city is defaulting on about $2.5 billion of debt. Orr said that Detroit is asking creditors to take about 10 cents on the dollar of what they're owed. Underfunded pension claims will get less.
D-Fault
Detroit's financial collapse, and last-ditch restructuring plan, is the subject of an informative and balanced PBS Newshour segment.
Dimes On The Dollar?
Detroit emergency manager Kevyn Orr speaks with reporters after a meeting with creditors in Romulus, Mich., Friday, June 14, 2013. Orr says the city is defaulting on about $2.5 billion of debt. Orr said that Detroit is asking creditors to take about 10 cents on the dollar of what they're owed. Under-funded pension claims will get less.
Tender Moment Captured
Detroit Tigers' Prince Fielder, right, celebrates with Miguel Cabrera after defeating the Minnesota Twins 4-0 in a baseball game, Friday, June 14, 2013, in Minneapolis.
"Detroit Calling"
Put on your techno shorts and dance... or just ponder the alignment of techno and poverty. There's a lot going on in this track. NSFW Language may not be suitable for all listeners.
Those Bands Are Sellouts!
We don't mean it as an insult. Grizzly Bear and The XX's June 12 performance at the Fillmore Detroit was a record-breaker, marking the venue's record 11th sellout of the year.
Photog Has National Geographic Moment
Looks like the AP has an amateur bird-watcher on staff! A bird catches a bug on the infield during a baseball game between the Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, June 12, 2013.
Weekley Takes The Stand
Detroit Police Officer Joseph Weekley testifies during his trial on charges of involuntary manslaughter and careless discharge of a firearm causing death, in Wayne County Circuit Court in Detroit, Mich., on Thursday, June 13, 2013. Weekley is charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Aiyana Stanley-Jones. She was killed during a chaotic police raid to find a murder suspect at a Detroit house in 2010.
Boggs, Like You've Never Seen Her
"Most people know me first through this conflict." While we're sure you newshounds have heard of Grace Lee Boggs, this documentary into the civil right activist's youth and early organizing work will open your eyes. See an excerpt from a new doc featuring this 98-year-old icon.
Detroit Photos & Video from the week of June 2-9
Whole Foods opens in Midtown
Shoppers lined up to get a glimpse of the brand new Whole Foods Market, <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/05/detroit-whole-foods-midtown-grocery-opens-_n_3389605.html" target="_blank">which opened Wednesday to much fanfare</a> in Midtown. <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/05/detroit-whole-foods-midtown-grocery-opens-_n_3389605.html" target="_blank">Click here</a> to see more photos of Whole Foods' opening in Detroit.
The Next Generation
In this Wednesday, May 8, 2013, photo, Jeff Caldwell, 29, right, a chassis assembly line supervisor, checks a vehicle on the assembly line at the Chrysler Jefferson North Assembly plant in Detroit. The auto industry is on a hiring spree as car makers and parts suppliers race to find engineers, technicians and factory workers to build the next generation of vehicles.
The Sound of Silence
Carole Hoste, plays piano Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at the Detroit School of Music, a former Detroit Public School building, where she gives private music lessons in Detroit. This was among dozens of Detroit schools forced to close in recent years as the public school system sank deep into debt and parents sought better education options for their children. A number of former Detroit Public Schools have found new life in the private sector, including as a movie theater, a church and recording studio.
Baby Penguin At Detroit Zoo Gets New Foster Parents
This two-week old macaroni penguin chick being sheltered by foster dad, Tubby, is one of the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/06/baby-penguin-detroit-zoo-foster-parents_n_3397163.html" target="_blank">newest additions to the Detroit Zoo.</a>
Rape Kit Backlog
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy, right, addresses the media as Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, left, and Attorney General Bill Schuette stand by at a news conference Wednesday, June 5, 2013, in Lansing, Mich. Snyder and top law enforcers proposed spending $4 million to test DNA evidence in thousands of unprocessed rape kits in Detroit, saying victims have waited too long for justice and suspected rapists can still be caught for old crimes. After taking over the city's crime lab in 2008, the state discovered more than 11,000 untested rape-evidence boxes dating back 25 years.
Praise!
Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez celebrates his solo home run against the Cleveland Indians in the second inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Mich., Friday, June 7, 2013.
Bizarre Borders
If you think the Canada-U.S. border is one of the most boring places on Earth, you're <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/06/07/canada-us-border-video_n_3402435.html?just_reloaded=1" target="_blank">in for a surprise</a>. A new video on the quirkier aspects of the border from the popular educational YouTube channel CGPGrey has been watched more than a million times since Wednesday. Read <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/06/07/canada-us-border-video_n_3402435.html?just_reloaded=1" target="_blank">more.</a>
Orion Music Festival Rocks Belle Isle
Kyle 'Gumby' Gunther of Battlecross poses during the 2013 Orion Music + More Festival at Belle Isle Park on June 9, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan.
Deftones at Orion
Chino Moreno of Deftones performs during the 2013 Orion Music + More Festival at Belle Isle Park on June 9, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan.
Dust Bowl
Festivalgoers mosh during the Metallica show at Orion Music Festival on Belle Isle in Detroit on June 9, 2013.
Metallica At Orion
James Hetfield of Metallica performs during the 2013 Orion Music + More Festival at Belle Isle Park on June 9, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan.
Pyrotechnics at Orion
What's that BOOM?! The Metallica light show sends a flare over the evening sky at the Orion Music Festival on June 9, 2013.
Deftones at Orion
Chino Moreno of Deftones performs during the 2013 Orion Music + More Festival at Belle Isle Park on June 9, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan.
Gogol Bordello at Orion
Eugene Hutz of Gogol Bordello performs as part of the 2013 Orion Music + More Festival on Bell Isle on June 9, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan.
Japandroids at Orion
Brian King (L) and David Prowse of Japandroids perform as part of the 2013 Orion Music + More Festival on Bell Isle on June 9, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan.
Destroid at Orion
Downlink of Destroid performs as part of the 2013 Orion Music + More Festival on Bell Isle on June 9, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan.
Photos from May 25-June 2
Prix Party Crashers
C'mon ducks, just because you didn't get tickets to the Grand Prix doesn't mean you get to take a seat on on the track.
Cars & Champagne
Lots of madness at the Belle Isle Grand Prix this weekend. We just hope they're dry cleaning those fire suits. DETROIT, MI - JUNE 01: Mike Conway of England, driver of the #18 Dale Coyne Racing Honda, celebrates winning the IZOD IndyCar Series Chevrolet Indy Dual in Detroit at the Raceway at Belle Isle Park with third-place finisher and teammate Justin Wilson of England, driver of the #19 Dale Coyne Racing Honda, on June 1, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Crooning & Cars
Grand Prix attendees got a treat -- Dwele performed on Belle Isle this weekend. DETROIT, MI - MAY 31: Dwele performs at Belle Isle Park on May 31, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Paul Warner/Getty Images)
One Happy Nerd
Gov. Rick Snyder smiles during his keynote address at the Mackinac Policy Conference on Friday, May 31, 2013.
Leyland Shows Support For The Troops
DETROIT, MI - MAY 27: Manager Jim Leyland #10 of the Detroit Tigers poses for a photo with First Lieutenant Robert McLean of the Michigan Air National Guard during a ceremony to honor Memorial Day prior to the interleague game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Comerica Park on May 27, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers defeated the Pirates 6-5. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
They Totally Stole The Show
With ESPN in town to peek around Detroit, the organizers of the bid to <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/18/x-games-detroit-party-video_n_3109933.html" target="_blank">have the city host the Summer X Games</a> had no choice but to throw a huge outdoor party to wow the network. The <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=O_IJzpdIRcY" target="_blank">crowd really got into it</a> at Campus Martius on Tuesday, but these two stars-to-be might have been the best part.
Historic Fort Gets A Little Surreal
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/451855601563900/?ref=22" target="_blank">Here's what you missed at Fort Wayne last weekend</a> while you were too busy partying at Movement..
Prehistoric Art
A fire breathing dragon you can ride in? Why not.
A Former Pistons Great Throws In The Towel
<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/01/grant-hill-retires-nba-19-seasons_n_3373108.html" target="_blank">Grant Hill announced he was retiring this week</a>. The Los Angeles Clippers player has put 19 seasons in, but back in 1995 when this shot was taken, he was just drafted out of Duke, playing his first NBA season with the Detroit Pistons and on his way to winning Rookie of the Year. AUBURN HILLS, MI - 1995: Grant Hill #33 of the Detroit Pistons poses for a portrait circa 1995 at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1995 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
Love & Baseball
Redditor ryanfx and HuffPost Weddings were focused on the irritated looking woman in the foreground, but we're busy having our hearts warmed by <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/30/funny-proposal-photo_n_3361135.html?utm_hp_ref=detroit&ir=Detroit" target="_blank">this joyful engagement at a Tigers game in Pittsburgh this week</a>. Any man that proposes while wearing a Verlander jersey is a class act in our book. Too bad they didn't get a win as well!
Detroit Visualized
Illustrator Julie Stewart of Making Ideas Visible created this piece of art from a panel on Detroit's turnaround that included State of Michigan Treasurer Andy Dillon at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
A Wet Week
A rainy week got even wetter Thursday when a water main broke, <a href="http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/region/detroit/massive-water-main-break-floods-detroit-streets-forces-rescue" target="_blank">causing extensive flooding</a> near Rosa Parks Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue.
Mayors At Mackinac
The mayoral forum at the Mackinac Policy Conference might have been barely civil, but the candidates, as evidenced by the perfect look on Lisa Howze's face, managed to pull a few verbal punches.
Getting Schooled
StudentsFirst head Michelle Rhee answers a question from Craig Fahle, host of "The Craig Fahle Show" on WDET 101.9 FM, following her speech at the Mackinac Policy Conference on Wednesday, May 29, 2013.
Verlander Bathed In Light
What a shot! BALTIMORE, MD - JUNE 01: Justin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers pitches in the fifth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 1, 2013 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
Detroit Heads North
We're not sure <em>exactly</em> what's going on in this teaser video from Detroit's 4exit4, but from the looks of it, a town on the northern edge of the Upper Peninsula is about to get some Motor City style.
Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/16/detroit-photos-video-best-michigan-_n_3451082.html
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