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Fox 2: Redefining Detroit

Do you want to be a part of it? Fueled by entrepreneurs, artists and everyday citizens a new Detroit emerges.  FOX 2 SPECIAL PROGRAM >>

    • The Neighborhoods
    Detroit's Vacant Broderick Tower Getting New Life as Apartment Building

    From old building to prime real estate -- Detroit's Broderick Tower is getting a multimillion dollar facelift, and the new tenants can't wait to move in.

    Redefining Detroit's East Side

    A brighter future on Detroit's east side includes dozens of new homes, commercial development and beautiful apartments or lofts.  Amy Lange shows us how some

    Detroit's Midtown is the Center of the City's Resurgance

    Midtown offers people a place to work, learn, live and play.  A quick video synopsis and overview of the place leading Detroit's resurgance.

    • The Activists
    Detroiter Helping Teenage Girls See Their Potential

    A city's future depends on its young people. One Detroiter is giving teenage girls a place to vent and realize their potential.

    Bank Offers Detroit a Loan for Ambulances

    An aging fleet of ambulances in the city of Detroit was supposed to be replaced by early next year. But that plan hit a road block when a bank backed out, and

    New Detroit Tour Offers Fresh View of Village Communities

    The Villages of Detroit hosted an annual celebration Sunday. The event was meant to showcase several neighborhoods including: Historic Indian Village, West

    Elderly Detroit Activist Sets Example of Giving

    There's a park in Detroit's North End neighborhood where cussing costs you $2. Wear your pants below your waist and you'll be shelling out $3. Find out why

    Programs Combating Violence by Helping Detroit's Youth

    The city is on track to reach the highest murder rate it's seen in a decade, but despite the grim numbers there are some who are stepping up, fighting back and

    • Life in the D
    'Her Detroit' Now Available on Newstands

    Her Detroit magazine is a publication dedicated to needs of Metro Detroit's African American women. FOX 2's Kam Carman goes behind the scenes with the

    New Detroit Tour Offers Fresh View of Village Communities

    The Villages of Detroit hosted an annual celebration Sunday. The event was meant to showcase several neighborhoods including: Historic Indian Village, West

    Sunday Dinner Company Nourishing Detroit, One Fantastic Plate After Another

    Chef Eric Giles practices what he preaches. He's the co-owner of the Sunday Dinner Company on East Jefferson. The Detroit restaurant has made a name for itself

    Detroit's 5 E Gallery Needs Help to Reopen

    A hip hop art gallery is trying to reopen its doors in southwest Detroit, but they'll need some help from the community first.

    Addition Of New Meijer Store Would Help With Rebuilding Detroit

    For a city that has a had a hard time attracting big businesses, Detroit might have just landed one of the most popular stores in Michigan. There was word

    • Schools
    EAT Program Teaching Detroiters How to Grow Food and Businesses

    The Capuchin Soup Kitchen is dedicated to feeding Detroit's neediest, but now is turning to urban farming. Find out how the Earthworks Agriculture Training

    Front and Center: The State of Detroit Public Schools

    It's SOS for the DPS. The district faces a gargantuan deficit, low test scores, high dropout rates and declining enrollment. So where to begin? That question

    Newly Renovated DPS Schools Greet Returning Students

    Thousands of Detroit Public School students will return to school in style this year. Thanks to a voter-approved proposal, several buildings underwent some

    Diplomas Now: A New Approach to Student Achievement

    It's the question everyone is asking. How do you get young people excited about learning so that they will do well in school? Diplomas Now says they've got an

    Teen Moving Back to be Part of Detroit Public School Changes

    The Detroit Public Schools are gearing up for a radical change. In this report, meet one teenager who's deciding to come back to the district to be part of the

    • The Greening of Detroit
    Green Jobs Training Program Helping to Redefine Detroit

    Greenworks Solutions has become a national model of success.  It's a green jobs training program that is helping veterans, the unemployed and even ex-cons get

    Help Make Detroit Greener By Planting 4,000 Trees

    Dig into the fall season and plant 4,000 trees around the city of Detroit!

    Long-Awaited Cleanup Begins At Uniroyal Siite Along Detroit River

    It's prime riverfront property that's been fenced off and vacant for decades. But that all changed Friday when Mayor Bing announced a plan to clean up and

    Detroit's Green Garage Set to Open by Summer's End

    We all hope Detroit will get back on track and become the thriving city that it once was, and one Troy couple has joined the effort to make that hope a

    • Stories About Detroit
    Fox 2: Redefining Detroit

    Do you want to be a part of it? Fueled by entrepreneurs, artists and everyday citizens a new Detroit emerges.  FOX 2 SPECIAL PROGRAM >>

    2 Detroit Leaders Among Knight Foundation's BME Winners

    Where are the fathers? Who are the positive role models? Those questions get asked every time there's a tragedy in Detroit. Men are standing up. We invite you

    Detroit Shines on Episode of 'Bizarre Foods America'

    The city of Detroit and its suburbs spent an evening in the spotlight Monday during an episode of Travel Channel's "Bizarre Foods America."

    Detroit Featured in National Geographic Traveler Magazine

    Detroit shines in the latest edition of National Geographic Traveler Magazine.

    London Chop House in Detroit Reopening this Month

    The London Chop House in Detroit is reopening more than two decades after the renowned eatery shut its doors.

    This is not about where we've been, it's about where we're going. The job of 'Redefining Detroit' is being fueled by entrepreneurs, artists, activists and every day citizens.  Do you know someone like this?

     

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    • Viewer Commentary and Ideas
    Detroit:Tear Down the Blight Detroit:Tear Down the Blight

    Detroit is beautiful because of its ability to bounce back from struggle. All …

    Detroit: Focus on Youth and the Elderly Detroit: Focus on Youth and the Elderly

    Targeting education and retirement, people are living longer now.

    Detroit: Let Everyone Get Involved Detroit: Let Everyone Get Involved

    Let modern day white folks back in. We are not the enemy !!!

    Detroit: People Need to Work Together Detroit: People Need to Work Together

    What is with this racial stuff? We all need to get past that asGod created each …

    Make Detroit More Attractive Make Detroit More Attractive

    We have to make Detroit more attractive. Driving through Detroit you get the …

    Detroit Should Focus on Public Behavior Detroit Should Focus on Public Behavior

    I wish areas like River Walk could have a more constant police presence in the …

    More Parks, Bowling Alleys and Transit More Parks, Bowling Alleys and Transit

    "And put a limit on the number of party stores near schools."  As long as we all…

    • Detroit City Government
    Detroit Mayor: Dave Bing Detroit Mayor: Dave Bing

    Contact Mayor Bing and check out the latest in city government.

    Detroit City Council Detroit City Council

    Get in touch with the council you elected to run our city.

    Wayne County Wayne County

    The latest in county decisions and community services.

    Detroit Public Schools Detroit Public Schools

    Information on the leadership in the Detroit Public School system.

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    • DPS Adopt a School Program, Get Involved
    Roop Raj Explains Adopt A School Roop Raj Explains Adopt A School

    How the Fox 2 - DPS Adopt-A-School program works and testimonials from business …

    Mock News Conference Held for Students Mock News Conference Held for Students

    Normally, it's our FOX 2 reporters that ask the questions.  However, some of our…

    Raj Teaches Students at CMA High School Raj Teaches Students at CMA High School

    It was back to school Friday for FOX 2 reporter Roop Raj as he spoke to the …

    Adopt-a-School Volunteers Get Training Adopt-a-School Volunteers Get Training

    FOX 2 has been telling you about our new partnership with Detroit Public …

    • Charlie LeDuff
    Conyers' Blight House Costing Neighbor Conyers' Blight House Costing Neighbor

    A Detroit homeowner is in shock. She fears she's going to lose her home because …

    Mitt and Bob's Strange Bedfellow Mitt and Bob's Strange Bedfellow

    Mitt’s presidential ambitions may meet their Waterloo in the Big Mitten and if …

    Cox Calling for Ficano's Resignation Cox Calling for Ficano's Resignation

    More problems for Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano. He's being asked to step…

    L. Brooks Sports the Executive Mullet L. Brooks Sports the Executive Mullet

    It's a hairstyle that was popular decades ago until it fizzled out in the 90s. …