AGAnne Gentry

1. Article · Sep 25, 2026 · By Anne Gentry

   Is downtown headed for a downturn? (opens the original)

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   Over the summer, there seemed to be a higher number than usual of businesses closing their doors or facing significant changes. Thunder Bay Winery moved from the Center Building to their manufacturing facility on Water Street. Sweet Baby James closed its doors. Noise & Toys relocated outside of downtown, and Bob's Bullpen moved into their former space, closing their restaurant and arcade. Further down Chisholm St., the vacant lot where Sports Page used to stand went for sale. Across the street,

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2. Article · Jul 24, 2026 · By Anne Gentry

   The cause and effect of economic development (opens the original)

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   If one thing could be done to stimulate the economic vitality of our downtown, what would it be? Which projects come to mind? Could it be redevelopment of the DPI site? The restoration of a prominent downtown building? The introduction of a new employer to our community that would add new, good-paying jobs? The addition of new housing units? The former Director of Planning & Development for the City of Detroit, Antoine Bryant, was asked a similar question about the revitalization that has happen

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