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Hart Plaza

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Best Outdoor Concerts To Look Forward To This Summer Near Detroit

From the banks of Belle Isle to the urban grit of Hart Plaza, Detroit offers music fans some of the best outdoor venues to catch a summer concert.

2013/04/11

Quicken Loans chairman and founder Dan Gilbert (credit: Quicken Loans)

Upscale Grocer, Boutique Hotel, Pedestrian Path Part Of Gilbert Vision For Detroit

The potential future of a bright, vibrant new development in Detroit was on full display Thursday afternoon in a event led by Rock Ventures and Quicken Loans founder Dan Gilbert.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/03/28

"Movement" Electronic Music Fest. (Credit: Facebook)

“Movement” Electronic Music Fest Takes Center Stage In Detroit

One of the big events in Detroit this holiday weekend is the “Movement” electronic music festival on Hart Plaza.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/05/26

The stage is being set in Detroit for the Movement Electronic Music Festival. (WWJ Photo/Sandra McNeill)

Organizers, City Prepare For Detroit’s ‘Movement Electronic Music Festival’

“If you say you don’t like electronic music, but you’re listening to a Taylor Swift remix in your car and you’re tapping your toe, you’re listening to electronic music. I mean, there’s no way around it,” said Fotias.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/05/25

Supporters gather during a candelight vigil at a memorial to Trayvon Martin outside The Retreat at Twin Lakes community where Trayvon was shot and killed (credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Detroiters Rally Against Violence In Memory Of Trayvon Martin

Civil Rights Leaders, Community Organizers and labor leaders will speak out against crime and violence at a rally Monday night in Hart Plaza.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/03/26

Hoedown At Hart Plaza

Could Budget Cuts Close Hart Plaza?

Financially strapped, and under a state audit, there is word that the City of Detroit could soon be closing a number of area parks, making popular music and ethnic festivals a thing of the past.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/01/25

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Repairs Completed To Underground Railroad Monument

Repairs have been completed to a monument to the Underground Railroad that sits along the Detroit riverfront.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/10/24

Kevin Eubanks is scheduled to play on Monday at Jazz Fest. (File Photo: Cory Schwartz/Getty Images)

Jazz Fest Fills The Air With Music Downtown

Thousands of people have converged on downtown Detroit for the annual Detroit International Jazz Festival.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/09/04

A parade was part of DPS Education & Enrollment Expo. (WWJ: Chrystal Knight)

DPS Hosts Education And Enrollment Expo

Lots of fun going on in Hart Plaza Saturday for the Detroit Public Schools Education and Enrollment Expo. The idea is to get DPS students and parents excited about the back to school season.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/08/27

DPS Blue Bus outside the Children's Museum for Enrollment Event (WWJ: Pat Sweeting)

Thousands To Gather For DPS Back-To-School Parade, Rally

Detroit Public Schools’ high-energy Back-to-School Parade and Rally are back for the third year in a row.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/08/27

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