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. Detroit Background & Basics includes information, resources and history about the city's (and its suburbs') politics, government, business, education, interests, issues and lifestyles.
Resources
Information and instruction regarding various aspects of Metro Detroit living.
- Guide to Detroit and Michigan's New Movie Industry
- Guide to Gardening in Detroit, Michigan
- Michigan Fireworks Laws
- How To Move to or Within Metro Detroit
- Guide to Michigan Programs to Help with College Costs
- Guide to Colleges and Universities in Detroit, Michigan
- Downtown Detroit Transportation
- Help for Detroiters Facing Foreclosure
- Detroit Mayoral Candidates to Succeed Kilpatrick
- Metro Detroit Newspapers/Magazines
- Michigan Election Guide
Issues & Interests
Information about issues and interests important to Metro Detroiters.
- Guide to Detroit's Mayoral Candidates
- Photo Tour of Old Tiger Stadium and Its Demolition
- Guide to Michigan's Movie Industry
- FAQs: Auto-Industry Crisis and Possible Solutions
- Editorial: Bailout or Bankruptcy for the Big Three?
- Proposal 1: Legalize Medical Marijuana
- Proposal 2: Embryonic Stem Cell Research
- Interim Detroit Mayor: Kenneth Cockrel, Jr.
- Possible Mayoral Candidate: David Bing
- Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick Track Record
- How Does the Metro Detroit Area Measure Up?
- Charter Schools: Alternative or Plan for the Future
- Michigan's Almost 'Service' Tax
- Detroit Sports Blog
- Presidential Candidates on Michigan Issues
History & Facts
Information and background about the people and places that make up the Metro Detroit Area.
- Detroit Landmarks and Buildings
- What is the History of Detroit's Old Tiger Stadium?
- Information About Jacobson's Department Stores
- Detroit Historical Figures
- Famous Celebrities from the Metro Detroit Area
- Detroit Television Celebrities of the 1960s and 1970s
- List of Metro Detroit Shopping Malls and Centers
- Detroit Area Casino Hotels
- Eminem's Detroit Roots
- Detroit Street Design: Hub-and-Spoke
- History of Devil's Night in Detroit
- Photo Tour of Detroit's Old Tiger Stadium
The Motor City: Detroit's Auto Industry
The moniker says it all. Detroit is home to the automobile, and the auto industry still plays a significant role in the local economy.
