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New Client Work: United Way for Southeastern Michigan

When you think of Detroit Public Schools, the first image is never pretty. In the last few years, many schools have closed under the reigns of an emergency manager. In 2008, high school graduation rates across the district were below 25%. And let’s be honest, practically everyone drops the education system in the discussion when talking about moving to the city and trying to raise a family. It’s hard.

About two months ago, Matt Dibble from Final Five Productions approached us to create a film, practically a mini-documentary, for a client of his– United Way for Southeastern Michigan. When he discussed that it was to be about two Detroit high schools that went from a 35% to 95% graduation rate, we were almost skeptical. As we interviewed principals and students for the piece, we realized how moving the story really was. What resulted is a short film about real movement in the city. Sure, we’ll be the first to admit there is a long way to go, but this film represents tangible steps in a positive forward direction.

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The Atlantic Superior upbound

25 Reasons Why Detroit Is On The Verge Of An Epic Comeback

Everyone knows Detroit's got problems. Friday morning, the city's emergency financial manager announced a suspension of some payments to unsecured bondholders. Detroit topped the list of Forbes' 'most miserable cities' list this year. The city's finances had to be taken over by the state of Michigan. And former mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is likely going to jail for a long, long time. But

Video for TechTown “wows” Clinton Global Initiative Crowd in Chicago

You hear a lot about Midtown. About downtown. And for good reason– there’s a lot of development going on. Often you hear the gripes of residents in the city aiming to turn the lens of the camera from that glistening hope to the neighborhoods where the real growth needs to occur in order for the city to move forward. So naturally, when we were asked by TechTown to make a video on a program they are doing in Brightmoor, we got a little excited to be a part of telling that story.

As Crain’s explains in this article, TechTown took the video to Chicago for the Clinton Global initiative and “wowed” the crowd. Leslie Smith, CEO of TT, presented the piece. We were so excited and honored to have been a part of relaying such a fine message about Detroit for such a respected national event. See the full video here:

TechTown Detroit from DETROIT LIVES! on Vimeo.

Read Of The Day From Toby Barlow: A Rogue’s Gallery – Selling Off Detroit

DETROIT IS LIKE a canvas of chaotic art, a Gerard Richter or Pollock, standing starkly out against the blank white room that surrounds it. You find yourself drawn in, compelled to stop and gaze at it. Whether it’s ruin porn or the saga of Kwame or now our new state-appointed Emergency Financial Manager, it’s hard to look away. The national press has duly documented this most recent drama, how

Cloud Study 6.12.13

Detroit Moxie’s Weekend Roundup

Weekend Roundup

1. Drinks x Design: Red Bull House of Art + Design - The June edition of Drinks x Design takes you to the basement of E&B (Eckhardt & Becker Brewery) for a talk on the program for up and coming artists. June 13th.

2. Jazzin' on Jefferson - Jazz, blues, food and arts and crafts take over the streets of Detroit's lower eastside. Local and national acts are featured. June 14—15.

3. The Complete Metropolis - Metropolis, the science fiction classic, will be shown at the Masonic Temple with an orginal score performed on The Historic Scottish Rite Cathedral skinner organ by organist Clark Wilson. June 14th.

4. BRU Fest 2013 - Enjoy craft beers from Bell's Brewery, burgers from Bagger Dave's and wings from Buffalo Wild Wings to benefit a good cause, the Children's Leukemia Foundation of Michigan. June 15th.

5. Orvis Fly Fishing clinics - The entire family will have fun and learn something new at these FREE classes on fly fishing in Royal Oak and Ypsilanti. June 15—16.

Bonus: Global Reddit Meetup

Double Bonus: The Big Lebowski at the Jam Handy Building

Do you know of a great event going on in Metro Detroit this weekend? Add it to the comments and share it with us!

Check Out Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.’s Performance On Conan Last Night!

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