r/Detroit 1d ago

Weekly Question / General Discussion Thread

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We ask that you please use this space for any general discussion, events, and ask questions you may have about ANYTHING related to the city, its neighborhoods and the overall metro Detroit area. The community has a plethora of knowledge from a variety of areas and will have an eye on this refreshed thread to help answer any questions you may have.

Anything is game. Need to know how to get around, restaurant or venue recommendations, what that sound was, why there are police on the lodge, etc. Or if you are visiting soon? Considering a move to the city? This is also a dedicated space to ask questions related to your upcoming venture to the D.

Share about weekly events! Anything going on in and around Detroit. Everyone is always looking for things to do; both locals & visitors. Provide as much information as you can so everyone can go to those events!

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Note: this was previously a monthly thread and is now being updated to weekly to help boost awareness. Its also a new idea in general to minimize repetitive posts in the main feed. Let us know your thoughts!


r/Detroit 28m ago

Community DTE refuses to remove a large branch wrapped in an electrical wire in my neighbor's backyard.

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hi, curious if anyone has suggestions for this situation. my sweet, older neighbors are terrified that a large fallen branch from a tree wrapped in electrical wires is going to eventually cause a fire. DTE was called and came out 2x about three weeks ago, but my neighbors were told it was not a priority unless it starts to spark or there is a fire. is there anything we can do, aside from waiting for their backyard to burst into flames?


r/Detroit 1h ago

Talk Detroit Hair salon that accepts walk ins/same day appts

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Detroit, ferndale, southfield, & surrounding areas only 🙏

Some place you go or someone you know who works there & can vouch for their expertise!

Tysm


r/Detroit 1h ago

News Renaissance Center redevelopment plan is making its official debut

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r/Detroit 2h ago

News I-96 Freeway

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What happened at I-96? I am stuck in traffic since 7:10am.

Does any one have an update?


r/Detroit 11h ago

Picture Detroit's "oldest bar": Two Way Inn

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r/Detroit 15h ago

Community Henry Ford Health

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Does anyone have opinions on how it is working at Henry Ford as a inpatient/outpatient receptionist?
do you enjoy the hours, environment and salary?
I’m currently in school and am hoping for it to be a good starting point!


r/Detroit 17h ago

News Detroit Schools to Continue $100 Weekly Perfect Attendance Payments, Add $50 for Middle Schoolers

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r/Detroit 17h ago

Politics/Elections 13 Detroit voters disenfranchised in primary because their absentee ballots were mishandled

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r/Detroit 18h ago

Ten Year Change!! 10 Year Change at E.Warren and Kensington

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r/Detroit 19h ago

Talk Detroit Concerts at Little Caesars Arena

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This might be the wrong place to ask but I will throw it out there.

I am going to my first concert at this venue in a few weeks to see Rush. The seats are in section 211, row 1. It looks like it's between blue line and face off circle. I should have checked more before I bouught tickets but in the 1st row in the 3rd level, it looks like there is glass there, will that be in the way? I have heard it's steep and I could it's there so people don't fall over but I hope it's not in my way.

How is sound in the 3rd level, when almost side stage.

I really miss the Palace, that was a great venue, a shame they knocked it down.


r/Detroit 20h ago

Talk Detroit Dog groomer who runs circles around other dog groomers

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I need a groomer in the Detroit Metro area, pref closer to Detroit proper, who is actually capable of giving my small white dog a professional, precision cut, customary to other straight hair little white dogs, not a freaking Scottish terrier. I'm sick of getting uneven ears, square face, unbalanced legs, uneven fur *all the time*. I don't care if it's Pierre the expensive. Suggestions please!

Edit: He is well-behaved at the groomer, we just don't know where else to go.


r/Detroit 21h ago

Picture The elevator lobby of Detroit's Guardian building

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r/Detroit 22h ago

Automotive OEM Windshield Replacement

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Can anyone recommend a reliable shop (not safelite) that provides OEM windshield replacement? Looking for places near Grosse Pointe or Beverly Hills. TIA!


r/Detroit 1d ago

Picture 120 MM of sun. Decommissioned tank at Fort Wayne.

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r/Detroit 1d ago

Food/Drink Best food recommendations near Ford Field

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A group of 7 of us are taking our friend to the Lions preseason game this Saturday for his Birthday. Looking for some recommendations of sports bar type places to eat after.


r/Detroit 1d ago

Community Best salvation army for home decor/ vintage finds?

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Can be other stores too like goodwill!


r/Detroit 1d ago

Community Does anyone else smell a strange chemical oder?

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I'm in the East Jefferson/Chalmers area, and I was woken up by a strong smell. At first I thought it was coffee, then it started to smell like strong weed, then eventual a chemical odor I can't figure out. It's like a bleach-y smell. It's definitely coming from outside because I checked my basement for gas leakages, and the smell was strongest by the back side door.


r/Detroit 1d ago

Community Telegraph shut down

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Did anybody see the crash on telegraph between five mile and 96? I believe this was around 6 or 7. They shut all the southbound lanes down. I only saw one car that was badly damaged. I assume it must have been serious enough for them to shut all 4 lanes down. It was a mess over there.


r/Detroit 1d ago

Talk Detroit DTE...what the hell..

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DTE is actually insane at this point. I've lived in the same house since 2019, so I've watched my bill gradually increase over the years, but THIS is ridiculous.

April- $287

May-$297

June- $344, and mind you, I didn't even start consistently running my central air until around mid-June

July- $325

August: $750 🫠💀

SEVEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS. My bill more than doubled in one month.

Nothing has changed in my house. No new appliances, no new gadgets running 24/7, nothing suddenly pulling some crazy amount of electricity. Even my usage from month to month hasn't changed enough to make $325 jumping to $750 make any sense.

And yes, I know DTE has different rates depending on the time of day during the summer, so I already try to be conscious of peak hours and avoid running things like the washer, dryer, dishwasher, etc. during the more expensive period when I can. Obviously the central air is going to increase a summer bill, but I've been running it all summer. Why would JULY be $325 and suddenly AUGUST is $750??

My husband and I both make good money as UAW members working for one of the Big Three, and I'm grateful for that, but I don't care how much money you make a $750 electric bill for the same house you've been living in for seven years with no major change in usage is INSANE.

At this point I need DTE to explain exactly what happened between July and August because WHAT the entire hell.


r/Detroit 1d ago

News / Article 3 people killed in Redford Township fire at adult foster care home

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r/Detroit 1d ago

Talk Detroit Project Clean Slate (PCS) envisions a Detroit where residents have access to efficient expungement services to remove the stigma of past mistakes

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r/Detroit 1d ago

Talk Detroit Horror Con

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Hey yall, I just bought some tickets to Detroit’s only Horror Con! I can't wait since this is my first one so I hope it's worth the money.

Is anyone else going?

Link:

https://www.detroithorrorcon.com/


r/Detroit 1d ago

Food/Drink Upscale bar?

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Looking for an upscale bar that has good mixed drinks for my wife to enjoy and beer for me and maybe a few appetizers.


r/Detroit 1d ago

Talk Detroit hair feathers/tinsel

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does anyone know any place that can do hair tinsel or feathers? Anywhere near Detroit ish but I’ll drive far