News Stories from The District Detroit.
Local Business to Open in Mike Ilitch School of Business, will Serve Up Art, Coffee and Local Foods
A Midtown establishment frequented by students, travelers, Midtown workers and art enthusiasts alike is relocating to The District Detroit.
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Former Ilitch Interns Standout as C’2019 Cass Technical Valedictorians, University of Michigan Freshmen
Cass Technical High School alumnae Jaleah Green and Riley Grice were admitted to University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, having already earned corporate internship experience and professional skills - thanks in part to the Ilitch organization.
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Second Cohort of Sport and Entertainment Management MBA Interns Hit the Ground Running in The District Detroit
Michigan natives and Wayne State Warriors Liz Kaiser and Ellie Dean are getting hands-on professional experience in the competitive sport and entertainment industry, right in The District Detroit.
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Beacon Park’s Latest Art Installation Features Ideas Aimed at Improving Detroit Neighborhoods
Three interactive and prototypic designs that imagine ways to improve the safety and walkability of Detroit neighborhoods currently dot the perimeter of Beacon Park, the public common along Grand River Avenue in The District Detroit.
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Progress continues in The District Detroit as more retail tenants set to open along Woodward Avenue
Olympia Development of Michigan today announced a new Starbucks location will soon open in a renovated street-level retail space of the Fox Theatre building at Montcalm Street – adding to more than 10 retail and restaurant tenants already announced or operating along Woodward Avenue in The District Detroit.
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Eggs, Waffles, Bacon and More: Where to Eat Breakfast and Brunch in The District Detroit
The District Detroit is not just a destination for sports and live music fans; it's a place for foodies, too. With its plethora of established and forthcoming restaurants, there's plenty of breakfast and brunch fare to taste and explore for all palates and diets.
Detroit Red Wings and Partners Revamp Detroit’s Last Standing Ice Rink Ahead of Winter
The District Detroit’s NHL team and fellow community partners planned for the fall and winter seasons for the community this summer.
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SPOTLIGHT: Bob Denvir, District Market Manager, Business Student
Bob Denvir has operated his own restaurant in Chicago, ran a bar in a top tourist district, dabbled in the mortgage loan industry and worked as a stay-at-home dad. Today, the Detroit transplant and working father helps manage the District Market restaurant at Little Caesars Arena and studies at the neighboring Mike Ilitch School of Business at Wayne State University.
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New 'Park & Dine' Special Offers Sports and Entertainment Fans the Ultimate Budget Package
Olympia Development of Michigan, the Detroit Tigers and Delaware North this summer have partnered to offer a seasonal deal that will help sports and entertainment fans save money on parking and delicious eats on baseball game days.
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Summer’s Here! Find out Where to Drink and Dine Outdoors in The District Detroit
Summer 2019 is officially here, and The District Detroit has plenty of options for people looking to wine and dine in the sunshine.
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Rush Bowls To Open First Michigan Location on Columbia Street in The District Detroit
Olympia Development of Michigan joined Metro Detroit-based BLUSH Enterprises, Inc. today to announce plans to open the first Michigan location of the Rush Bowls healthy, fast-casual restaurant concept along the Columbia Street shopping and retail destination in The District Detroit. The eatery will feature meals-in-a-bowl crafted from the finest fruits and vegetables, blended with protein, vitamins and other nutritious ingredients, and topped with organic crunchy granola and honey.
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Chevrolet Plaza Summer Cinema Series Set to Begin on Wednesday, June 19 with Screening of 'Captain Marvel'
Details for the inaugural Chevrolet Plaza Summer Cinema Series were announced today featuring four free, family-friendly movie screenings throughout the summer in the Chevrolet Plaza at Little Caesars Arena in The District Detroit.
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Little Caesars Arena Achieves LEED Silver Certification
The Ilitch organization, in conjunction with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), announced today that the award-winning Little Caesars Arena in The District Detroit has received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification.
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‘Los Trompos’ Art Installation Celebrates Play and Cultural Diversity at Beacon Park
Another interactive art installation has landed in Beacon Park, and this time, the work celebrates Mexican culture and a popular toy found across the globe.
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Construction Begins on New Woodward Medical/Law Office Building in The District Detroit
Olympia Development of Michigan, the Detroit Medical Center and Warner Norcross + Judd LLP celebrated the groundbreaking today on a new, five-story medical, office and retail building at 2715 Woodward Avenue in The District Detroit. Located between the award-winning Little Caesars Arena and the new Mike Ilitch School of Business at Wayne State University, the 127,000-square-foot construction project will add increasing density and economic activity to Detroit’s continuing resurgence.
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SPOTLIGHT: Chef Eve Aronoff of Frita Batidos
As a child, chef-restaurateur Eve Aronoff made international feasts for dinner parties for her parent’s friends and wrote detailed accounts about daily meals in her letters from summer camp.
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Detroit’s Spoken Word, Musical and Comedic Talents on Display at MusicTown’s Open Mic Nights
On the third Wednesday of every month, Detroit’s own spoken word artists, musicians, dancers, stand-up comedians and actors take the stage during an Open Mic session nestled on the second floor of Hockeytown Café.
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Tin Roof Detroit Launches ‘Pop-Up Patio’
Tin Roof Detroit, the forthcoming live music venue and restaurant on East Adams Street, remains under construction but the establishment is offering performance space, drinks, games and food trucks at its Pop-Up Patio events this summer.
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Major League Teams in The District Detroit Launch Branded License Plates, Fundraising Effort
Fans of The District Detroit’s major sports teams will have another way to show their pride this spring thanks to new branded license plates issued by the State of Michigan.
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Family Fun, Live Music and More Will Be Plentiful for the 2019 Detroit Tigers Opening Day
From early morning ‘til night time, Opening Day in The District Detroit will be overflowing with nearly a dozen events centered on baseball, games, drinks, food and live music for all ages.
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A new Union Joint is Coming to the new Little Caesars World Headquarters Campus Expansion in The District Detroit
Union Joints is proud (and pumped) to announce that a Union Joints restaurant will anchor the new Little Caesars world headquarters campus expansion at the corner of Woodward Avenue and Columbia Street in Detroit. The 14,000 square-foot space along Woodward Avenue at the new Columbia Street retail destination will feature a second-floor patio that faces Comerica Park on the second level.
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Enjoy Behind-the-Scenes Tours at Celebrated Venues in The District Detroit
The District Detroit is home to some of the city’s most impressive venues, where legendary performers and athletes have enthralled fans and won our hearts.
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Sports & Social Detroit Unleashes New Appetizers, Plates and Desserts at Little Caesars Arena
Sports & Social Detroit, the premier sports bar at Little Caesars Arena, recently unveiled a revamped menu featuring high-grade beef burgers, flatbreads, fish tacos and new desserts.
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Second Annual Jack Daniel's Party at Little Caesars Arena to Help Kick Off 2019 Detroit Tigers Season
The nation’s best-selling whiskey brand will help The District Detroit kick off the baseball season during the second annual Jack Daniel Season Opening Party at Little Caesars Arena.
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Lumen Detroit Gives Patrons A Place to Drink and Dine Inside a Warm Igloo
It’s cold outside but Lumen Detroit is keeping patrons warm with six heated igloos on the restaurant’s patio—one of the largest in downtown Detroit. The cozy dining areas, which have stylish PVC exteriors, are set to remain at least until mid-March.
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Tin Roof to Bring Live Music, Tasty Food and Southern Flair to The District Detroit
A highly-successful restaurant chain born near Nashville’s famed Music Row will bring live entertainment and delicious Southern-inspired food to The District Detroit.
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Murals by Detroit Artists Aim to Inspire Students at the Mike Ilitch School of Business at Wayne State University
Colorful murals created to uplift and inspire students stand in the backdrop of two busy stairwells at the Mike Ilitch School of Business at Wayne State University.
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Cliff Bell’s Brings Live Jazz Music, Brunch and More to The District Detroit
Cliff Bell’s, located just a block away from the bustle of Woodward Avenue near Grand Circus Park, is one of The District Detroit’s most unique cultural institutions.
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Valentine’s Day 2019 Brings Discounts, R&B Crooners and Delectable Dinner to The District Detroit
Soulful R&B and jazz concerts, delectable dinners, heart-shaped pizzas and a Red Wings game on are schedule this Valentine’s Day, giving music and sports fans plenty to do in The District Detroit on Thursday, Feb. 14.
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Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel Offers Unique Experiences in Detroit
Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel is only 10 years old, but it already boasts a rich history and esteemed reputation of a decades-old Detroit entertainment venue.
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Restoration Work at Women’s City Club and Detroit Life Building Gains Approval
The next steps in the restoration of the Women’s City Club building and Detroit Life Building were approved recently by the Detroit Historic District Commission.
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TigerFest 2019 to Spread Baseball Cheer, Help Culminate Detroit Tigers Winter Caravan
The week-long spread of baseball fever and Detroit Tigers giving will culminate with an afternoon of family fun on Saturday, Jan. 26.
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Local Art and Music on the Menu at COTS Fundraiser at the Historic Gem and Century Theatres
For more than 30 years, the Coalition On Temporary Shelter (COTS) has worked hard to help Detroiters overcome homelessness and attain self-sufficiency.
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Inaugural Hockeytown Winterfest To Feature Fun for All Ages at Little Caesars Arena
From Bubble hockey and open ice skating to video games and curling with Team USA Olympic gold medalist Tyler George, indoor and outdoor family fun will be plentiful at the inaugural Hockeytown Winterfest, presented by Coca-Cola and Meijer at Little Caesars Arena.
New Artwork at Little Caesars Arena Puts Spotlight on Legends Chris Chelios and Ben Wallace
An artistic tribute to Detroit Red Wings legend Chris Chelios and former Detroit Pistons defensive marvel Ben Wallace has arrived at Little Caesars Arena.
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A Year in Review: The District Detroit 2018
Another year is closing, and the rapidly-developing The District Detroit has much to celebrate as 2019 approaches.
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SPOTLIGHT: Don Kilpatrick III, Artist of “Spirit Murals” at Little Caesars Arena
Local artist Don Kilpatrick III is behind the “Spirit Murals” on the north face of Little Caesars Arena. The mural showcases legendary Detroit entertainers and athletes Aretha Franklin, Joe Louis, Eminem, Isiah Thomas and Gordie Howe to sports fans, concertgoers and passersby along Woodward Avenue.
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SPOTLIGHT: The Payne-Pulliam School of Trade and Commerce Prepares Detroiters For Life Success
Detroiter Ryan Luster nearly lost her home after a long-term period of unemployment and she fell behind on rent. After finding work again, she found even more success and hope at the Payne-Pulliam School of Trade and Commerce.
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Little Caesars Arena Wins Prestigious Award for Security Design Excellence
Little Caesars Arena has become the first sports and entertainment venue to win a prestigious award for a security design excellence.
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Sports, Live Entertainment and Tasty Fixins’ Highlight Thanksgiving 2018 in The District Detroit
The week of Thanksgiving 2018 in The District Detroit will be bustling with sports, tasty holiday cuisine, live entertainment and city traditions.
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Google Opens Detroit Office at Little Caesars Arena
Google has officially joined in on Detroit’s resurgence after celebrating the opening of their new office adjacent to Little Caesars Arena today.
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Smoked Meat, Local Produce Highlight Hockeytown Café’s Revamped Menu
Smoked meat, Michigan-grown produce and an array of house-made sauces reflect just some of the latest items that appear on Hockeytown Café’s fall menu.
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Sahara Restaurant & Grill to Open First Detroit Location on Columbia Street
Olympia Development of Michigan joins the award-winning Sahara Restaurant & Grill to announce that the local favorite will bring its unique Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors to The District Detroit by opening its first location in the city next year.
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A Fun, Spooky and Musical Halloween Kicks Off in The District Detroit
A sinister musical, a freaky masquerade and a costume contest with a $1,000 cash prize are among several events scheduled to spook fans and concertgoers during the Halloween season in The District Detroit.
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‘Prismatica’ Art Installation Debuts in Beacon Park
Twenty five pivoting prisms that reflect every color in the visible spectrum and transmit music have landed in The District Detroit.
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D.Tour Spa at MotorCity Casino Hotel Offers a Relaxing Urban Oasis
Tucked away inside MotorCity Casino Hotel lies an urban oasis offering a lush escape from everyday stressors.
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National Weather Service Certifies Little Caesars Arena and Other Venues as 'StormReady'
Metro Detroit’s major sports and entertainment venues are now certified to spot, report and prepare for a wide range of weather conditions
New Internship Program Gives Mike Ilitch School of Business Students Rare Experience at the Detroit Tigers, Olympia Entertainment
Two graduate students at the Mike Ilitch School of Business at Wayne State University have joined the ranks of the Detroit Tigers, Olympia Entertainment and the Detroit Red Wings as part of a new paid internship program in The District Detroit.
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Warner Norcross + Judd Next to Join The District Detroit
Olympia Development of Michigan and Warner Norcross + Judd LLP announced today that the award-winning law firm will contribute to Detroit’s continuing resurgence by establishing a Class A office location in The District Detroit at 2715 Woodward Ave.
Olympia Development of Michigan Updates Planning, Progress and Impact in The District Detroit
The District Detroit was first announced as a bold vision for public/private investment designed to bring sports, entertainment, economic vitality and a new, world-class arena to the area between downtown and Midtown.
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The M Den Selects Columbia Street Destination in The District Detroit for First Detroit Location
The M Den and Olympia Development of Michigan announced today that the official merchandise retailer for University of Michigan athletic apparel will open its first Detroit location along the new Columbia Street shopping and dining destination next year.
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SPOTLIGHT: Riann English, Detroiter, Cass Tech Student
Riann English is one of 24 Cass Technical High School students who completed a 9-week internship at Ilitch Holdings, Inc. companies this summer.
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Frita Batidos and Olympia Development of Michigan announced today that the award-winning Cuban inspired restaurant is joining Detroit’s incredible resurgence with a location at the new Columbia Street shopping and dining destination next to the historic Fox Theatre and the new Little Caesars world headquarters campus expansion.
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SPOTLIGHT: Alexandra Castro, Detroiter, Cass Tech Student
Alexandra Castro is one of 24 Cass Technical High School students who completed a 9-week internship at Ilitch Holdings, Inc. companies this summer.
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SPOTLIGHT: Riley Grice, Detroiter, Cass Tech Student
Riley Grice is one of 24 Cass Technical High School students who completed a 9-week internship at Ilitch Holdings, Inc. companies this summer.
New Mike Ilitch School of Business, Made Possible by $40M Donation from Mike and Marian Ilitch, Opens to Thousands of Students, Expands Wayne State Campus to The District Detroit
Made possible by a $40 million gift from Mike and Marian Ilitch, the opening of the Mike Ilitch School of Business at Wayne State University was celebrated today.
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SPOTLIGHT: Davelle Hunt, Detroiter, Cass Tech Student
With the help of his internship at Little Caesars, Davelle Hunt has discovered a possible career in Curations.
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Former Detroit Life Building on Park Avenue to Undergo Historic Renovation
Renovation of the exterior of the nearly 100-year-old Detroit Life Building is continuing as part of Olympia Development of Michigan’s planned redevelopment of several historic buildings in The District Detroit.
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Iridescence Provides Fine Dining and a Five-Star View at MotorCity Casino Hotel
Sixteen floors above the bustle of the MotorCity Casino Hotel gaming floor stands the city’s only AAA-rated Four-Diamond restaurant.
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Largest Convention for Black Journalists Coming to Detroit
Black journalists and other media professionals of color from across the country will descend on Detroit for the National Association of Black Journalists’ 43rd annual National Convention and Career Fair, scheduled for August 1-5.
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SPOTLIGHT: Kisha Gibson, Detroit Ambassador
For Detroiter Kisha Gibson, MotorCity Casino Hotel is like home. As an executive host, she makes sure that when guests arrive, they eat, relax and depart eager to return.
Fitness Classes Are Plentiful in The District Detroit This Summer
Summer is in full swing, and sports and entertainment venues throughout The District Detroit are offering plenty of options to bend, spin, run and dance into shape this year.
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Fourth Class of Detroit Students Begins Internships at Ilitch Companies
For the fourth consecutive summer, 24 students from Cass Technical High School have landed at various Ilitch Holdings, Inc. companies to work as interns where they’ll get experience in a corporate work setting.
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Concerts, Basketball Take Over The District Detroit This Weekend
There will be plenty to do this weekend in The District Detroit with concerts planned at Comerica Park and Little Caesars Arena, while BIG3 basketball makes its Detroit debut.
Specially-Trained Dogs Protect Fans in The District Detroit
Before sports and music fans flock to Comerica Park and Little Caesars Arena, specially-trained Labrador Retrievers and their handlers sweep the venues from top to bottom to help protect visitors to The District Detroit.
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Second Annual Dog Prom in Grand Circus Park to Attract Area’s Finely Dressed Pooches
The most striking canines of Metro Detroit will don their finest attire for the second annual Dog Prom in Grand Circus Park on Saturday, June 30, right in The District Detroit.
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Little Caesars Arena Earns ‘Sports Facility of the Year,’ Among Other Top Honors Since Debut
In just under a year, Little Caesars Arena has seized the attention of the sports and entertainment industry with its innovative design and state-of-the-art amenities, garnering numerous awards in several categories.
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40% of Contracts Awarded to Detroit-Based Businesses for Construction at the Mike Ilitch School of Business at Wayne State University
The construction of the Mike Ilitch School of Business at Wayne State University is just about complete, thanks in part to the vigorous work of nearly a dozen Detroit-based and Detroit-headquartered businesses.
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Little Caesars World Headquarters Campus Expansion Renderings Highlight World-Class Amenities
New interior conceptual renderings for the Little Caesars world headquarters campus expansion reveal just some of the world-class amenities that will be open to employees and visitors when the new building debuts.
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Little Caesars Arena Hosts Detroit Pistons Academy ‘Fantasy’ Youth Camp for The First Time
More than 100 youngsters from across the Detroit area are dribbling and shooting their way into the world of a rookie NBA player as the first of 17 Pistons Academy Summer Youth Camps across the Metro Detroit area is underway at Little Caesars Arena.
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JR JR to Launch Beacon Park Summer Concert Series with Free Weekend Show
JR JR, Detroit’s own indie pop duo, is back in the city for a free concert at Beacon Park.
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Eastern Market Farm Stand Returns to The District Detroit
The Eastern Market Farm Stand has returned to Columbia Street in The District Detroit.
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Shopping and Dining Open at Little Caesars Arena All Summer Long
The mixed-use buildings adjacent to the new Little Caesars Arena are home to four exciting restaurants and one of the largest team stores in the NBA and NHL.
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Mike Ilitch School of Business at Wayne State Celebrates Graduation of the Inaugural Police Leadership Academy Class
Nearly two dozen City of Detroit and Wayne State University police officers with new skills in effective leadership and management recently received graduate certificates from the Mike Ilitch School of Business at Wayne State University.
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Detroit Medical Center and Olympia Development Announce Project to Develop State-Of-The-Art Sports Medicine Institute Adjacent to Little Caesars Arena
Detroit Medical Center (DMC) and Olympia Development of Michigan announced today a long-term agreement to build a state-of-the-art facility in which DMC will lease a portion of the building to operate a one-of-a-kind sports medicine facility.
Ilitch Charities Volunteers Give Cass Park A ‘MotorCity Makeover’
Cass Park, one of the many crown jewels of the historic district for which it is named, got a facelift recently, courtesy of Ilitch Charities.
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Short-Term Parking Now Available for Little Caesars Arena XFINITY Box Office Customers
Short-term parking designated for customers of the XFINITY Box Office at Little Caesars Arena is now available at the Little Caesars Arena Parking Garage.
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Beacon Park Buzzes with Family-Fun Activities as Summer Approaches in The District Detroit
Beacon Park is heating up with fun activities for Detroiters of all ages as summer approaches.
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Michael Bolton’s ‘American Dream’ Documentary Shines Light on Detroit’s Resurgence
The District Detroit’s role in the ongoing rebirth of the city is among many topics that take center stage in singer Michael Bolton’s new documentary, “American Dream: Detroit.”
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SPOTLIGHT: Victoria ‘Tori’ Manix, Plante Moran Real Estate Investment Advisors, Vice President
Tori Manix has been around construction sites since she was a preschooler. Manix, a vice president at Plante Moran’s Real Estate Investment Advisors, grew up learning about real estate and construction through her father’s successful business.
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The Corner Tap Room at Comerica Park Reopens with New ‘Farm-to-Table’ Menu
The Corner Tap Room at Comerica Park has reopened, and it’s back with a fresh farm-to-table menu sourced from nearby locales, including an East Side neighborhood.
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Mentalist Duo ‘The Clairvoyants’ to Perform Interactive Show at MotorCity Casino Hotel’s Sound Board
Native Austrians Thommy Ten and Amélie van Tass have been stunning crowds around the world with their breathtaking mentalist talent for more than five years.
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Leading Urban Development Conference Arrives to Experience Detroit’s Resurgence
Leading urban planning and real estate industry professionals from around the world have landed in Detroit to visit and study Little Caesars Arena and other landmarks in and around the city for the Urban Land Institute’s annual Spring Meeting May 1-3, 2018.
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Six Major Projects to Launch Phase Two of Development in The District Detroit
Olympia Development of Michigan today announced six projects in The District Detroit, including the restoration of three vacant historic buildings and the construction of three new mixed-use buildings near the state-of-the-art Little Caesars Arena.
The Fillmore to Host Film World Premiere About Detroit Red Wings’ ‘The Russian Five’
When Mike and Marian Ilitch purchased the Detroit Red Wings from Bruce Norris in 1982, they ushered in a new era in the team’s storied history.
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Beacon Park’s Lumen Detroit to be a ‘Vibrant New Space’ in The District Detroit
The District Detroit’s food scene continues to heat up with the addition of a new restaurant in Beacon Park, DTE’s new public space managed by the Downtown Detroit Partnership.
Republic Tavern, Parks & Rec Offer Tasteful Eclectic Fare in The District Detroit
At the turn of the twentieth century, the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) Building stood as a gathering place for Civil War Union Army veterans in Detroit. Today, the triangular hub bound by Grand River, West Adams and Cass avenues buzzes with patrons feasting on delectable fare at sister restaurants, Republic Tavern and Parks & Rec Diner.
Jam-Packed Day of Festivities for Detroit Tigers Opening Day in The District Detroit
The District Detroit will be bustling with activity when the Detroit Tigers take on the Pittsburgh Pirates for the team’s Opening Day game Thursday, March 29 at Comerica Park.
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Detroit Pistons Ticket Sales at Little Caesars Arena Jump from Last Season
The Detroit Pistons’ historic move to Little Caesars Arena in The District Detroit has led to an increase in ticket sales.
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Busy St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Coming Up in The District Detroit
St. Patrick’s Day weekend is right around the corner, and The District Detroit will be bustling with activities for the entire family as restaurants, theaters, bars and other venues celebrate the weekend with festive drink deals, food specials and entertainment.
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Pewabic Design at Little Caesars Arena Part of Detroit’s Rich Cultural Legacy
When Little Caesars Arena debuted on Woodward Avenue in September, sports fans and concertgoers encountered many unique features, including a montage of hand-crafted tile cascading along the east side of the venue.
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Entrepreneurship & Innovation Certification Takes Off at the Mike Ilitch School of Business
When Mike and Marian Ilitch made their historic $40 million donation to the business school at Wayne State University in 2015, the Little Caesars Pizza co-founders said they wanted to support the next generation of Detroit entrepreneurs and help spark opportunity, community building and philanthropy.
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Little Caesars Arena Construction Management Team Earns Top Honors
The innovative and successful construction management team for Little Caesars Arena has won top honors from the nation’s leading construction industry association.
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SPOTLIGHT: “Detroit Howard,” Allied Trades, Detroiter
As a drywall finisher on the Mike Ilitch School of Business construction site, "Detroit Howard" says this project is especially personal to him.
The Story Behind Mike’s Pizza Bar in The District Detroit
With its location at Little Caesars Arena along Woodward Avenue, Mike’s Pizza Bar is a busy, highly-visible dining experience.
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Construction at Mike Ilitch School of Business to Finish with a Flurry
Now just a couple of months away from the end of construction and the start of move-in, work crews are racing to the finish line focused on drywall, painting, limestone and interior glass installation, sidewalk paving and landscaping work.
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The District Detroit Gets Romantic This Valentine’s Day
Those looking for a romantic date on Valentine’s Day will have plenty of options to choose from in and around The District Detroit.
Columbia Street to Bring New Shopping and Dining to The District Detroit
The District Detroit’s Columbia Street will bring 40,000 square feet of new retail in ten new storefronts between the Fox Theatre and the new Little Caesars headquarters expansion.
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SMART Adds New FAST Bus Route Serving Woodward, The District Detroit
The District Detroit is now a destination along a new public transit route that quickly links residents, workers, visitors, business travelers and sports fans along Woodward and other routes.
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Google to Join Red Wings, Olympia Entertainment at Little Caesars Arena
The District Detroit will add yet another world-class company to its Woodward Square neighborhood when Google, Inc. moves its Birmingham office to a new office space at Little Caesars Arena this spring.
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Restoration of Detroit Life Façade Under Way in The District Detroit
The restoration on the historic Detroit Life Building’s ornate façade is now under way in The District Detroit.
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SPOTLIGHT: José Hernandez, Carpentry Apprentice, Detroiter
José Hernandez worked at a tire repair shop, a packaging factory and a landscaping company before landing a four-year carpentry apprenticeship through a local union.
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TigerFest 2018 Returns to Comerica Park in The District Detroit
Detroit Tiger fans once again will get up close and personal with the team’s newcomers, star players and legends during TigerFest 2018 on Saturday, Jan. 27.
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Secure, Well-lit Parking Options in The District Detroit
With the addition of three new parking structures last year, fans and visitors of Little Caesars Arena and The District Detroit now have access to more than 7,800 secure, well-lit and credit card-ready parking spots operated by Olympia Development of Michigan.
Mike Ilitch School of Business and Local Police Partner for Safer City, The District Detroit
For Lashinda Stair, 1st Assistant Chief at the Detroit Police Department, being a good law enforcement officer includes good management skills.
Little Caesars World Headquarters Pink Elevator Fundraiser Generates Nearly $22,000 for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research
Metro Elevator’s Ride the Pink Elevator Campaign at the Little Caesars world headquarters campus expansion construction site ended on a record-breaking note, raising $21,885 to fight breast cancer.
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The District Detroit, Neighbors Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
The Detroit Pistons, along with several nonprofit organizations and institutions in The District Detroit and surrounding areas, will celebrate and honor the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. starting this week.
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Michigan-Made Products at Little Caesars Arena
The new Little Caesars Arena isn’t the only Michigan-Made, Detroit-Built creation at 2645 Woodward Ave.
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SPOTLIGHT: Michael Williams, Journeyman Electrician, Detroiter
An ongoing look at the people who bring life to The District Detroit.
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Coming Up: The District Detroit 2018
2018 is sure to be another year of milestones in The District Detroit including the grand debut of a new business school and the opening of the first corporate headquarters in the city in more than a decade.
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SPOTLIGHT: Mike Ilitch School of Business’s First-ever Sport and Entertainment Management Program
The new, state-of-the-art Mike Ilitch School of Business at Wayne State University is nearing completion and will welcome its first students this spring.
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Holiday Giving in Full Effect in The District Detroit
The Ilitch organization is giving back for the holiday season, right in The District Detroit.
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Pizza-Shaped Glass Installation Begins on Detroit-Built Little Caesars Headquarters
The new Little Caesars world headquarters campus expansion is continuing to take shape as installation of the iconic, one-of-a-kind slice-shaped glass façade begins on Woodward Avenue.
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SPOTLIGHT: DAPCEP Prepares Local Students for STEM in The District Detroit
Cass Technical High School junior Zechariah Bailey has been deeply immersed in science, technology, engineering and math for a decade thanks to the Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program.
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SPOTLIGHT: Dianetta Dye, Clubs Manager, Detroiter
An ongoing look at the people who bring life to The District Detroit.
The District Detroit Milestone: First Tenants Move into New Mixed-Use Building at Little Caesars Arena
More than 200 Detroit Red Wings, Olympia Entertainment and 313 Presents employees have moved into a new four-story mixed-use building at Little Caesars Arena along Woodward Avenue in The District Detroit.
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Woodside Bible Church Invites Area Residents to Free Family Christmas Dinner
Woodside Bible Church in Detroit will serve the Cass Corridor and greater metropolitan community a free Christmas dinner at the Detroit School of Arts on Dec. 10, 2017.
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SPOTLIGHT: Vanessa Edwards, Hoist Operator, Detroiter
Currently working at the Little Caesars world headquarters campus expansion jobsite, Detroiter Vanessa Edwards is a pro at moving heavy-duty equipment on construction sites.
SPOTLIGHT: Maria Franklin, Detroiter, MBA Candidate
Detroit-native Maria Franklin is taking part in Detroit’s comeback. An MBA candidate at the Mike Ilitch School of Business at Wayne State University, Franklin is learning all about the sports and entertainment industry in Detroit with an eye on the future.
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What’s Happening: Thanksgiving Day 2017 in The District Detroit
Thrilling new events will begin and decades-old traditions will return in The District Detroit on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23.
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Majority of Little Caesars Headquarters Contracts Awarded to Detroit-Based Businesses
Detroit-based businesses are leading the way in construction of the city’s first newly-built corporate headquarters in more than a decade.
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Mike Ilitch School of Business Rapidly Progressing
The Mike Ilitch School of Business at Wayne State University is halfway complete, and work crews have begun installing the building’s exterior glass façade, along with its exterior limestone, metal panels and custom curtain wall systems.
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Ilitch Charities Honored With 'Outstanding Foundation Award' For Art in The District Detroit
Nearly a year after partnering with Olympia Development of Michigan to commit $800,000 towards student-led public art in The District Detroit, Ilitch Charities received high honors for its goodwill from the local fundraising community.
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'Art In The District Detroit' Puts Cass Tech, CCS Student Artwork On Display
From installing a 3D mural and painting fire hydrants along Woodward Avenue to creating sculptures and interactive art, high school and college students continue to make their creative mark in The District Detroit.
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SPOTLIGHT: Anthony Hughes, Carpenter, Detroiter
Detroit-resident Anthony Hughes has always had a deep love for his hometown. That love only grew deeper when he heard about the opportunity to work on construction projects in The District Detroit and support the city’s resurgence with his own hands.
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SPOTLIGHT: Dino Vann, Ironworker and Community Builder
Dino Vann, a Detroit ironworker, has been a mainstay on The District Detroit job sites since 2015—helping to install steel beams at Little Caesars Arena Little Caesars world headquarters campus expansion.
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Pink Elevator Raising Funds and Awareness for Breast Cancer Research
It’s not just any elevator—the hoist that raises tradesmen up nine stories of the new Little Caesars World Headquarters campus expansion is also raising awareness for breast cancer in a program called “Ride the Pink Elevator,” which is a fundraising effort for breast cancer research in Metro Detroit.
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The District Detroit Gets Spooky This Halloween
Chilling, sinister and festive events will take place in The District Detroit leading up to and on Halloween this year.
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Detroit Pistons Return to Detroit at Little Caesars Arena
The Detroit Pistons ushered in a new era in Detroit sports and entertainment history during their 2017-2018 season opener against the Charlotte Hornets at the new Little Caesars Arena.
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CCS Students Create Interactive Art for Little Caesars Arena
A partnership between Olympia Development of Michigan, Ilitch Charities and the College for Creative Studies creates opportunities for art students to put their stamp on Detroit through several new art installations in and around Little Caesars Arena.
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SPOTLIGHT: Isiah White, Project Engineer, Detroiter
Detroit native Isiah White is working to revitalize Detroit just a few blocks away from Cass Tech High School where he honed his love for math and problem solving. He's putting his skills to work at the new Wayne State University Mike Ilitch School of Business under construction on Woodward Avenue.
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Detroit Pistons Return to Detroit for First Preseason Games
The Detroit Pistons will help usher in a new era in Detroit as they begin playing their first preseason games at Little Caesars Arena, beginning tonight against the Charlotte Hornets. The preseason game marks the first professional game the Pistons will play at the arena and the first home game in the city of Detroit in nearly 30 years.
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WEEKEND PLANNER: Lions and Tigers and Red Wings
It’s the first weekend of Fall 2017 and we’re kicking it off big with home games at Comerica Park, Ford Field and Little Caesars Arena—all within blocks of one another and alongside new bars, restaurants and old haunts throughout downtown.
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Detroit’s New Little Caesars Arena Now Open
A new era of sports and entertainment begins today in Detroit as Little Caesars Arena officially opens to the public with the first of many exciting games, concerts and events planned throughout the remainder of 2017 and beyond.
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The District Detroit Mobile App Adds to First-Class Customer Experience at Little Caesars Arena
The District Detroit Mobile App presented by XFINITY, available now in the App Store and Google Play Store. The District Detroit App is the next phase of the organizations’ commitment to providing a first-class guest experience at Little Caesars Arena and throughout The District Detroit.
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Detroiters Finding New Careers in The District Detroit
Construction of Little Caesars Arena and other projects in The District Detroit are giving Detroit residents opportunities to find new lifelong careers. Little Caesars Arena is the product of 600,000 hours of hard work logged by Detroit construction workers. According to our research, it’s the most hours worked by Detroiters on a project, in over 40 years.
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Ribbon Cut on New Little Caesars Arena
As the official debut of the new, innovative Little Caesars Arena nears, several hundred community stakeholders, professional athletes, government officials and fans gathered today at the sports and entertainment complex for a ribbon cutting ceremony that signified the continued revitalization of Detroit.
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Eight Things to Know For Your Visit to Little Caesars Arena
With all the excitement and development in The District Detroit and beyond, there will be noticeable signs of progress – and ongoing construction. Plan to arrive early when attending an event and enjoy one of four Little Caesars Arena restaurants – open on event and non-event days – or any one of the establishments in the area.
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More than 300 to be Hired for Little Caesars Arena Restaurants
As part of growing The District Detroit development, Mike’s Pizza Bar and Sports & Social Detroit will bring well over 300 new jobs to Detroit.
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Nearly 700 Skilled Trades Apprentices Find Career Opportunities
The District Detroit is fast becoming a “Michigan Made-Detroit Built” reality that is providing jobs, opportunity and apprenticeships for the community. The development, which will encompass 50 city blocks with sporting events, shopping, dining and housing, has spurred the creation of more than 670 apprentice and pre-apprentice positions since April 2015. More than half the apprentices are Detroit residents.
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Cleanup of Historic Eddystone Begins Ahead of Restoration
Work crews began an intensive cleaning of the historic Eddystone Hotel which will soon be redeveloped into residential housing in the shadow of the new Little Caesars Arena.
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Appreciation lunch held to thank crews at Little Caesars Arena
Crews working hard on the new, innovative Little Caesars Arena were treated to a complementary BBQ lunch, a commemorative t-shirt and a shot of encouragement and praise recently.
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Two Dynamic Dining Opportunities Energize Little Caesars Arena Experience in The District Detroit
The District Detroit is taking another leap forward with the addition of two specialty dining experiences to open concurrently with Little Caesars Arena in September.
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SPOTLIGHT: Jaren Glasker, Little Caesars World Headquarters
Jaren Glasker, safety manager at the Little Caesars World Headquarters campus expansion, is one of the many hardworking crewmembers bringing The District Detroit to life. He's worked in the construction industry for 17 years and today he’s keeping workers safe and sound as they bring the project to completion.
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Red Wings Announce 2nd Annual Hockeytown 5K, Sept. 10
The Detroit Red Wings today announced the details for the second annual Hockeytown 5K Run/Walk, presented by Meijer and Powerade. Building on last year’s sold-out event, this season’s race will take place on Sunday, Sept. 10 from 7:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., and will finish outside Little Caesars Arena.
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Detroit-based Contractor Teaching Next Generation of Apprentices
They’ve been in business in Detroit for nearly 50 years and now Ben Washington and Sons Plumbing & Heating is making their mark on The District Detroit.
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New Scoreboard, Indoor and Outdoor Big Screens Installed
Fans attending concerts, shows or sporting events at the new Little Caesars Arena will enjoy state-of-the art video displays designed, manufactured and installed by Daktronics, the world leader in audiovisual systems and implementation.
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Detroit-based Christman-Brinker Leading Business School Construction
Jennifer Emerick is keeping construction of the new Mike Ilitch School of Business on schedule and on budget. It’s her job as senior project manager to deliver a modern new business school for students at Wayne State University—and she’s doing just that.
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Summer Internship Program Begins with New Class of Cass Tech Students
This week, students from Detroit Public Schools’ Cass Technical High School will take part in a paid 10-week internship program at Ilitch Companies where they will work for Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings, Little Caesars, Olympia Entertainment and Olympia Development of Michigan among others.
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More than 1,800 Hired at Little Caesars Arena
More than 1,880 people have been hired to work at Little Caesars Arena in a variety of positions after two successful job fairs were held in Detroit this month. And of those, more than 60 percent are Detroit residents who will begin work when the arena opens to the public in September.
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Detroit Tigers Tour Little Caesars Arena
Detroit Tigers players, coaches and front office staff toured Little Caesars Arena today where they visited with construction crews and got a first-hand look at the progress on the new arena. Little Caesars Arena will open in a little more than three months with sports, concerts and other events. It’s the home of the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Pistons and the centerpiece of The District Detroit development.
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Two Topping Out Ceremonies in Two Days as Rapid Progress Continues
Two major milestones took place this week in The District Detroit as ironworkers at both the Mike Ilitch School of Business and the Little Caesars World Headquarters campus expansion affixed final steel beams to the high point of each structure one day apart.
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Volunteers Give Cass Park a Makeover
The Cass Park Village neighborhood near Little Caesars Arena got a makeover recently—a Motor City Makeover. Volunteers cleared branches, debris and trash from the streets and sidewalks that surround Cass Park, one of Detroit’s oldest city parks.
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Roll on the QLINE Free This Weekend and Grab Some Swag
Detroit will make history again when the QLINE streetcar starts running this weekend along Woodward Avenue. This history-making event deserves to be celebrated in style—which is why we are planning a giant celebration with all four of Detroit’s sports teams, as well as Little Caesars Pizza, MotorCity Casino Hotel, Ilitch Charities and more.
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Students Lay Ground Work for Construction Careers
High school students from throughout Michigan attended Michigan Construction Career Days May 4-5 to learn about career paths in the construction industry. The goal of the annual event is to introduce young people to career opportunities in construction trades like carpentry, mechanical and electrical work.
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First Ever Soccer Match at Comerica Park Set For July 19
Relevent Sports, a division of RSE Ventures, today announced that Italian powerhouse AS Roma and current French Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain F.C. will face off in the first ever professional soccer match at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan on Wednesday, July 19 as part of the 2017 International Champions Cup presented by Heineken. The match is set to kick off at 8:00PM ET on ESPN2. Comerica Park is home to the Detroit Tigers and located in The District Detroit, one of the largest sports and entertainment developments underway in the United States.
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