Metro Detroit Background & Basics
By Laura Sternberg, About.com Guide to Detroit
Metro Detroit’s rich history and cultural identity is reflected in its buildings, landmarks, industry, people and opportunity. Explore the background of the city and its suburbs, as well as the basics of Metro Detroit living, through resources and information regarding history, politics, government, business, education, interests and lifestyle.
Resources
Information and instruction regarding various aspects of Metro Detroit living.
- How To Move to or Within Metro Detroit
- Downtown Detroit Transportation
- How to Vote in Michigan
- Overview of Michigan Foreclosures Information
- Overview of Michigan Foreclosure by Advertisement Process
- Detroit Street Design: Hub-and-Spoke
- Profile of Detroit's People Mover
- Metro Detroit Newspapers/Magazines
- Help for Detroiters Facing Foreclosure
Issues & Interests
Information about issues and interests important to Metro Detroiters.
- Presidential Candidates on Michigan Issues
- Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick Track Record
- How Does the Metro Detroit Area Measure Up?
- Charter Schools: Alternative or Plan for the Future
- Michigan 'Service' Tax
- Detroit Sports Blog
- Michigan Presidential Preference Primary
- Presidential Candidate John McCain's Housing Crisis/Foreclosure Plan
- Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton's Housing Crisis/Foreclosure Plan
- Presidential Candidate Barack Obama's Housing Crisis/Foreclosure Plan
History & Facts
Information and background about the people and places that make up the Metro Detroit Area.
- Detroit Landmarks and Buildings
- Famous Celebrities from the Metro Detroit Area
- Eminem's Detroit Roots
- Detroit Television Celebrities of the 1960s and 1970s
- List of Metro Detroit Shopping Malls and Centers
- Detroit Area Casino Hotels
- Detroit Street Design: Hub-and-Spoke
