TEDx returns to Midtown to celebrate 16 years of sharing ideas with some of the best and brightest speakers, including none other than Rhonda Walker.

Time to make plans for the weekend at these events

The former Treat Dreams location on Cass Avenue in Detroit’s Midtown will soon be a breakfast spot, called Effin Egg.

City of Atlanta officials say workers finished repairs on a ruptured water main on Tuesday.

For at least some residents, Atlanta’s water problems aren't over.

A new restaurant has opened in Detroit’s Midtown neighborhood.

A new restaurant is bringing Mexico-City-inspired cuisine to Midtown Detroit.

A new restaurant is bringing Mexico-City-inspired cuisine to Midtown Detroit.

Happy Marche du Nain Rogue!

The New Year is bringing new parking changes in some areas across the City of Detroit. New Residential Parking Zones are going into effect across parts of Midtown, beginning January 2.

Detroit police officer Juwan Marquise Alexander Brown was dispatched to the Garden Bowl in Midtown on Sept. 1.

The area is home to a variety of shops

For the 49th time, Noel Night will take over Detroit’s Midtown area to bring in the holiday season.

For the 49th time, Noel Night will take over Detroit’s Midtown area to bring in the holiday season.

Carhartt has opened a pop-up location right next to Shinola in Detroit’s Midtown.

A new bridge that's officially open in Midtown Detroit is bringing some much-needed relief to neighbors and commuters.

This Tasty Tuesday, we’re featuring a delicious duo: Hammer & Nail cocktail bar is joining forces with Detroit sushi to serve delicious spreads in Midtown.

With mouthwatering wings and a relaxed vibe, The Block will make anyone feel like they are a part of the neighborhood. Michelle Oliver takes us there to Dine in the D.

A popular ice cream shop in Detroit’s Midtown is closing after eight years in the Cass Corridor.

The Platform announced that six new retailers have opened or will soon open their doors at their properties in Detroit's Midtown and New Center neighborhoods.

An affordable housing developer uncovered the ruins of the third Bethel A.M.E. Church while working on a project in Midtown.

Ideas on what to bring to the host of the party

A Detroit Public Lighting Department building in Midtown has created a dangerous problem for people living and working in the area. It has begun to crumble, sending chunks down to the sidewalk.

A Detroit Public Lighting Department building in Midtown has created a dangerous problem for people living and working in the area. It has begun to crumble, sending chunks down to the sidewalk.

The owner of a Detroit Midtown ice cream shop apologized on Wednesday after tracking down a customer on social media for not leaving a tip.

Cold Truth Soft Serve, an ice cream shop in Midtown, has again found itself at the center of controversy, this time after a customer says she was shamed for not leaving a tip.

This Tasty Tuesday, we’re exploring the menu at Detroit Eatery, where they serve diverse dishes from multiple cultures that represent the workers’ backgrounds.

With recent temperatures, it makes sense why many Metro Detroiters are getting excited for patio season.

Put on your Manolos Blahnik shoes and pour yourself a Cosmo, because Carrie Bradshaw and company are back for another season of “And Just Like That.”

A Metro Detroit artist is asking for the public's help Monday night in searching for a piece of her artwork. She was on the way home from a private viewing when it flew out of her dad's truck.

The rise of car thefts in Detroit and which neighborhoods thieves are targeting.

Events for weekend of March 24-26

The annual Marche du Nain Rouge parade returns to Detroit’s Midtown this Sunday.

The Starbucks location in Detroit’s Midtown area, near Whole Foods, has shuttered.

Tenants and community organizations gathered in Detroit on Sunday to rally for housing justice.

Avalon Bakery, a Detroit food staple for more than two decades, is closing its original location in Detroit’s Cass Corridor, but they aren’t going far.

For Tasty Tuesday, we’re checking out Savvy Sliders: a delicious chain cropping up across Southeast Michigan.

Shopping locally for the holiday season is a great way to support local businesses and the community, and there’s a new way to enjoy shopping at some popular stores in Detroit that are all within walking distance of each other.

This weekend marks the return of Noel Night in Midtown but with some changes since it was last held in 2019.

Head to Midtown this Saturday to check out holiday shopping, family activities, music performances, and more. Noel Night returns for its 48th annual celebration on Dec. 3 at 5 p.m.

Noel Night is returning to Detroit’s Midtown this December for the first time since 2019.

A pedestrian bridge over the Lodge Freeway in Detroit’s Midtown neighborhood has permanently closed to traffic.

The award-winning Detroit Public Theatre has opened its first show at its new home in Midtown.

Atlanta police say a woman shot three people, two of them fatally, at two different locations in Atlanta’s Midtown neighborhood and was later taken into custody at the city's airport.

A 32-year-old man from Detroit was sentenced on charges of carjacking and brandishing a firearm in a crime.

The Peterboro in Detroit’s former Chinatown area in Midtown is closing -- but just for the summer, according to the restaurant.

An ice cream shop serves up social media controversy with a post about police. On Thursday (June 30), the Detroit Police Department Chief has some things to say about it. The ice cream shop is called Cold Truth in Midtown, right on Cass Avenue.

The suit centers on Harper Hutzel Hospital in Midtown.It alleges the hospital system and cleaning company refuse to sanitize operating rooms properly and will not provide the proper cleaning supplies and more.

A fire rekindled at a popular Midtown restaurant Tuesday morning that caught fire, and was completely destroyed, just days ago.

Fashion is very cyclical, what’s old is inevitably new again. So maybe you’ve bought some vintage pieces, or just raided your old closet and are wondering: How can I style this to make it feel new again? We get dome advice from Old Soul Vintage.

Traffic Jam & Snug, which has been on the corner of Second Avenue and West Canfield in Detroit’s Midtown since 1965, was destroyed by a fire on Friday morning.

A fire broke out inside of a popular restaurant Friday morning in Detroit’s Midtown neighborhood.

In honor of National Boba Day, here’s a list of bubble tea spots in Metro Detroit.

Find out how this historical mansion in midtown is serving something up for the community

The annual Marche du Nain Rouge was one of the first parades to be shut down when the pandemic hit in March 2020, so it has been almost three years since the last festival.

The devilish Nain is returning to Detroit’s Cass Corridor this year after a pandemic thwarted his yearly visit and banishment.

Today’s Tasty Tuesday takes us to Detroit’s Midtown for a new eatery with some unique handheld options.

We’re six episodes into the reboot of “Sex and the City” series called “And Just Like That,” and after a bit of a rough start, the new show is finally starting to feel like the show that viewers fell in love with over 20 years ago.

Detroit’s QLINE has extended its free fare period until April 2022. It was going to expire at the end of 2021.

A new boutique conveniently located in Detroit’s Midtown neighborhood is putting its foot down on the fast fashion trend.

One of Detroit’s newest upcoming restaurants is gaining national recognition for its food offerings and its “tenacity.”

The state of Michigan is now offering a non-binary option for state identification cards and driver’s licenses.

A new Target store is coming to Midtown Detroit.

While now they serve everything from mouth-watering nachos to pizzas, sandwiches, and more, Motor City Brewing Works got their start with a cold pint beer.

The Cultural Center Planning Initiative is hosting a webinar for the public to share proposed designs for the project and a digital strategy for the cultural district in Detroit.

What do you get when you blend flavors from Algeria, Asia, and France in desserts? Likely, something unique and refreshingly different than the norm. One local woman is bringing these flavors together for our enjoyment, again as she opens her second location of Warda Pâtisserie in Midtown.

Juneteenth marks freedom, a second and final liberation for African Americans in the United States. It’s also an opportunity to focus on parts of the nation’s history that often go untold.

Detroit police chased down and arrested a fleeing driver suspected of firing shots at a Midtown nightclub.

This Friday, June 4th, is National Cheese Day. Now you’ve probably seen how to pair wine with cheese, and maybe even beer with cheese... but how about pairing cheese with other accouterments like nuts, berries, and jam? How do you make a killer charcuterie board at home?

Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. Watch the video above to learn about the menu. Check out Harmony Garden Cafe in Midtown Detroit. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

This is a popular spot in Detroit’s Corktown, Midtown and in Madison HeightsWatch the video above to learn about the menu. More: Tasty Tuesday page

Check out Yum Village on Woodward Avenue in Midtown Detroit. Watch the video above to learn about the menu. More: Tasty Tuesday page

Source Booksellers in the Midtown district of Detroit is here to help you celebrate MLK Day with book suggestions for the young and old. Jason Carr got the chance to chat with the store’s owner, Janet Jones, and her daughter Alyson Jones-Turner about their reading recommendations. The first book they recommended to anyone looking to celebrate MLK Day was Strength To Love, a collection of his writings. They also got the chance to talk about the store’s virtual storytelling program, where young readers can tune in online to have stories read to them. To celebrate the holiday today, the group read Malcolm Mitchell’s book, My Favorite Book In The Whole Wide World.

Police are looking for a suspected gunman in a Jan. 15, 2021 shooting in Midtown Detroit. DETROIT – Police are looking for a man wanted in connection with a nonfatal shooting in Detroit’s Midtown district. According to authorities, the shooting happened just before 3 p.m. Friday in a building near the intersection of Willis Street and 2nd Avenue. Surveillance cameras captured the suspected gunman entering and driving off in a champagne-color Lincoln MKZ. More: Detroit crime news

DETROIT – This week for Your Neighborhood we head on over to Detroit’s Midtown neighborhood to a place that by name appears to focus on just children. You want them to do the things that other kids do.”Her 15-year-old special needs son’s difficulty in school would lead her to The Children’s Center in Detroit’s Midtown neighborhood. Manigault has worked with families at The Children’s Center for the past three years. The Children’s Center has been so beneficial to Al-Hachami and her son Amin she now volunteers her time there giving back. The Children’s Center is always looking for volunteers.

DETROIT – The Knight Foundation has awarded Detroit’s Cultural Center Planning Initiative a $500K grant to help implement a digital strategy that includes free, outdoor public wifi. Digital Visitor Experiences Develop a new brand and website for the Cultural Center that reinforces it as a significant destination, online and offline. About the Cultural Center Planning Initiative (CCPI)The Cultural Center Planning Initiative (CCPI) is a bold reimagining of the City of Detroit’s 83-acre anchor cultural district. The Cultural Center Planning Initiative (CCPI) design team, Agence Ter-Akoaki LLC, is an international collaborative of designers led jointly by Paris, France-based Agence Ter and Detroit-based Akoaki. Their project, Detroit Square, highlights the importance of shared cultural infrastructure for Detroit’s Cultural Center.

DETROIT – A new development project is underway in Detroit’s Midtown neighborhood that will offer over 200 apartments and ground-floor retail space. Construction of Woodward West, a $60 million mixed-use development project, broke ground on Nov. 9 on Woodward Avenue at Stimson Street. Slated to open in the summer of 2022, the five-story structure plans to offer 204 apartments and 25,000 feet of retail space. Officials say the site is meant to be inclusive of the existing neighborhood and its residents: 20% of Woodward West apartments will be offered as affordable housing, while a portion of the retail space will be reserved as “entrepreneur space” for new businesses, officials said Thursday. Visit the Woodward West website here for more information.

DETROIT – The Motor City Match program has helped more than 13,000 businesses in Detroit, ranging from boutiques to nail salons. On Monday, a Motor City Match winner celebrated the opening of her nail salon located in the basement of an apartment building on Second Avenue. After spending years working at salons in the suburbs, she wanted to bring the luxury to the city. Vang said getting to this day took over two years, dealing with a variety of hurdles such as the coronavirus pandemic. As I always say, I want to serve the city that have raised me.

DETROIT – The Detroit Fire Department was on the scene of an apartment fire in Midtown on Monday. Residents were rescued from the apartment. Crews were seen at an apartment building in the 600 block of W. Bethune Avenue around 10:30 a.m.As of 11 a.m. there was no longer smoke or flames in the apartment. Officials said the fire was contained to one apartment within the building. READ: More local news coverage

There is a place right here in Detroit that you can take out honestly good brunch favorites no matter what time of day. It is Honest John’s! Located in Midtown, Honest John’s has been serving up great food in Detroit for the last 25 years. Despite the pandemic, they are still operating 9am to Midnight every day, serving customers on their patio and through it’s take out window. Adam Russell, General Manager of Honest John’s, joined Jason Carr to talk about the takeout process and menu which includes its chicken and waffles, fruity pebbles French toast and to-go cocktails.

DETROIT – The Detroit Health Department officially announces the relocation of its Immunization Clinic from the Samaritan Center on the city’s east side at 5555 Conner Street, to its headquarters at 100 Mack Avenue in Midtown. Health Department staff officially made the move to the new location on September 8, centrally located just steps from the Woodward Avenue and Mack Avenue bus lines. The Health Department’s newly relocated Immunization Clinic offers six newly-renovated examination rooms that will serve a higher volume of patients. “The move to Midtown supports our mission to build healthy communities for all families,” said Najibah Rehman, MD, MPH, Medical Director, Detroit Health Department. The Detroit Health Department Immunization Clinic is open by appointment only, Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. To accommodate students participating in in-person learning at a Detroit charter or public school, the clinic will also open on Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., now through November 1.

“My father and his partner actually developed the entire block, the physical block,” explains Stephanie. She called the development a “labor of love” for her family, so they called the restaurant “The Block” to commemorate that. They are very proud to be Black developers and like to use their success to help promote other Black-owned businesses. That is a part of their Black Wines and Spirits Happy Hour, along with the McBride Sisters Estate Wine “Black Girl Magic Rose,” Uncle Nearest Whiskey, and Anteel Tequila. All Black brands are $5, and Happy Hour is weekdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

DETROIT A $36 million mixed-income and mixed-use development has broken ground in Detroits Midtown. At Develop Detroit, we believe in high quality housing for all, said Sonya Mays, president and CEO of Develop Detroit. Sugar Hill District development renderings. Freelon whose works include the Smithsonian National Museum of African-American History and Culture in Washington and Atlantas National Center for Civil and Human Rights passed away in 2019. HRD is committed to ensuring that Detroits renaissance includes a place for everybody, and we are proud to partner with Develop Detroit and POAH on this important project.

Avalon International Breads started off as a community spot in Detroit in 1997, promising to deliver high-quality ingredients to its customers, and a livable wage to its employees. Bekah Galang, the Director Of Retail of Avalon International Breads joined Tati Amare over Skype to discuss what is new. Besides offering their fresh bread, sandwiches, and pastries they have put together kits you can buy as well. Their brunch kit includes sticky buns, biscuits, a dozen eggs, your choice of hearth bread, locally-made jam, and local honey. Currently, they are also featuring a lot of fresh local produce you can buy alongside the rest of your order.

Visiting Midtown, or just exploring the area more? Get to know this Detroit neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, with ratings, photos and more.

Mistown Detroit – Looking for a night out for Valentine’s Day at one of Detroit’s casual hotspots serving food with an upscale vibe? As Executive Chef Adam Dorazio describes it, it’s a “fun, casual, intimate place.”For Valentine’s Day, they are doing a special rack of lamb dish. of trimmings for sauce)· 2/3 cup Dijon mustardHERB CRUST· 1 cup loosely packed parsley· 4 sprigs fresh rosemary· 1/4 cup olive oil· 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (Grana Padana or Parmigiano-Reggiano)· 1/2 cup pine nuts· 1 1/2 cup cups fresh bread crumbsSAUCE· 1/2 lb. Just cover the bottom of a large sauté pan with olive oil and heat until hot, but not smoking. For the Herb CrustIn a food processor, purée the parsley, rosemary and olive oil together.

The Midtown newcomer, called Ima, is located at 4870 Cass Ave. Ima has garnered rave reviews thus far, with a five-star rating out of six reviews on Yelp. Erik M., who was among the first Yelpers to review the new spot on Dec. 16, wrote, "Ima's new location has tons of room, the same great menu and great staff. The spicy chicken is wonderful and crispy, served with their unique furikake aioli." And Joe F. wrote, "Fantastic spicy chicken sandwich.

DETROIT – Each year for the past 46 years, Noel Night has descended upon Midtown and blessed our holiday season with horse-drawn carriages, hot chocolate, roasted almonds and magic shows. Midtown Detroit Inc., which organizes Noel Night each year, announced new daytime hours last year, a measure put in place after four teenagers were shot during Noel Night in 2017. Hours for the event are split 1-7 p.m. north of Warren Avenue and 5-10 p.m. south of Warren Avenue. At nearly eighty years old, Ural Thomas is a hot soul shouter and velvety-smooth crooner from Portland, Oregon. (9 p.m.)For a complete list of performances and exhibits to check out tomorrow click here.

(Facebook/@bonbonbonchocolate)DETROIT - Metro Detroit's favorite chocolatier, Alexandra Clark, has opened the doors of her third storefront in Midtown on Canfield Street nestled among fellow favorites like Jolly Pumpkin and Third Man Records. Since the Bon Bon Bon's founding in the back of a diner in Hamtramck, it's expanded to two locations, the manufactory in Hamtramck, a posting in the Chrysler House on Griswold and now at third where Detroiters can nick their sweet tooth at 441 W. Canfield St. Along with fan favorites like the Cherry Lux bon bon and seasonal flavors like Cider and Donuts, Midtown visitors will find an exclusive item: Bon Bon Bon earrings. Exclusive to Midtown, in a limited amount, SUPER CUTIE BON earrings! Posted by Bon Bon Bon on Thursday, October 10, 2019Bon Bon Bon's Midtown showroom hours are as follows:Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

A new New American spot has opened up shop in the neighborhood. Called Smith & Co., the new addition is located at 644 Selden St. in Midtown. Smith & Co., housed in the century-old Smith Welding Supply & Equipment Company building, according to Detroit Eater, offers New American cuisine. The spot also features specialty cocktails like the Detroit Manhattan with rye, Faygo Rock & Rye soda, Aperol and chocolate bitters. Yelper Jeff C. added, "The Waygu beef burger was perhaps the best burger in the Midtown or Downtown area.

Get to know this Detroit neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a brunch restaurant to a bakery. Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Midtown, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Located at 3921 Second Ave., it's the most popular business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,064 reviews on Yelp. Empire Kitchen and Cocktails features a 30-foot bar that serves cocktails, small plates, salads, pizza, sandwiches, sides and more. Avalon International BreadsPhoto: BRITTANY S./YelpAvalon International Breads, a bakery that offers sandwiches and coffee and tea, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 300 Yelp reviews.

Craving breakfast and brunch food? Located at 488 Selden St. in Midtown, the pub and brunch spot, which offers burgers and more, is the highest-rated inexpensive breakfast and brunch restaurant in Detroit, boasting four stars out of 418 reviews on Yelp. Onassis Coney IslandPHOTO: BOSTON B./YELPCorktown's Onassis Coney Island, located at 1501 Michigan Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly New American and breakfast and brunch spot 4.5 stars out of 46 reviews. Find breakfast staples such as eggs, pancakes, waffles or sandwiches and more at Onassis Coney Island. Stop by 4160 Woodward Ave. to hit up the traditional American and breakfast and brunch spot next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings on a budget.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top sandwich hot spots in Detroit, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to meet your needs. Detroit Institute of Bagelsphoto: brittany n./yelpCorktown's Detroit Institute of Bagels, located at 1236 Michigan Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the spot to score bagels, beverages and sandwiches 4.5 stars out of 280 reviews. Mudgie's Deli & Wine ShopPhoto: Allison F./YelpMudgie's Deli & Wine Shop, a deli, wine bar and traditional American spot in Corktown, is another go-to, with four stars out of 844 Yelp reviews. Spread Deli+Coffeephoto: spread deli+coffee/yelpOver in Midtown, check out Spread Deli+Coffee, which has earned five stars out of 57 reviews on Yelp. You can find the deli, which offers sandwiches, coffee, tea and more, at 4215 Cass Ave.

Starting Wednesday and running through next Thursday is a cultural concert event in Midtown that draws tens of thousands of people every year. Concert of Colors is headlined Saturday, July 12th, by the Don Was All Star Review. He joined us in the studio Wednesday with the founder of the Concert of Colors, Ismael Ahmed. The Concert of Colors is free to attend and kicks off Wednesday outside the Detroit Symphony Orchestra with a big street party. For more information on the venues and the artists performing at the Concert of Colors, go to concertofcolors.com.

Detroit's Jack White will play an intimate acoustic show with Brendan Benson at Third Man Records in Detroit's Midtown on Tuesday night. Here's the info from Third Man Records:Tuesday, July 9th, 8pm Jack White & Brendan Benson of The Raconteurs will play an intimate acoustic show at Third Man Records Cass Corridor. These extremely limited tickets will cost $3 for Vault members and $40 for general public each and are available beginning at 12pm EST TODAY (7/8) via the Detroit ticketing page on our website. A special allotment of tickets at a special price will be set aside for Vault members and will be available for purchase on the Vault Novelties online store. Customers are eligible to purchase a maximum of two tickets to this show, while supplies last.