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Population: 951,270

Commonly referred to as "Motor City," Detroit has been the automobile capital of the world since the early 20th century. This legacy is reflected in some of the city's most popular attractions, celebrating the automobile's vital role in American history. With the distinctive sounds of Detroit blues and one of the first hardcore punk music scenes in the country, innovations in the local scene have produced stars in virtually every musical genre. Detroit's theater district is one of the largest in the nation, fueling the local entertainment industry with performances in illustrious venues like the Detroit Opera House and Fox Theatre. Between the stunning museums, absorbing festivals and inspiring theater, Detroit has plenty of history, art and culture to experience.
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Kent County may add land bank authority to combat empty structures, lots

Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance - Sat Nov 07

This lot in Wyoming at 3480 S. Division Ave. was the site of a gas station. Kent County is poised to add a land bank authority as another tool to combat foreclosed homes and abandoned property, under a proposal headed to the Kent County Board of Commissioners.

Dozens of volunteers help build beds for My Brother's Keeper of Genesee County homeless shelter

MLive.com - Sat Nov 07

Hailee Wirick, 16 of Teens for Christ and Joe Rowell, 16 of Owosso First Free Methodist Church have fun Saturday as they carry a bed frame that they and dozens of volunteers from various churches and church groups built for My Brother's Keeper, a homeless shelter in Flint.

Flint police looking for one, possibly two other suspects in West Bishop Avenue incident

MLive.com - Sat Nov 07

A homeowner told police he was just protecting himself today when he wrestled a gun away from an armed intruder and fired a shot that killed one of at least two men who had broken into his north side home.

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