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Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
Dial in your swing: Whether you’re grooving a new move or just escaping the group chat, Belle Isle Golf Range gives you Toptracer shot tracking, a chill practice area, and a short chip-and-putt loop right on the island.
Where Detroit shops local: City Bird nails that sweet spot between gallery and gift shop, stocking Detroit and Michigan themed cards, prints, candles, mugs, tees, and City Bird Originals from local makers.
Metro Detroit de-stress: Tropical Touch Westland specializes in full-body acupressure with restorative stretching that actually unties those desk-job knots, and they’ve got couples and even four-hand sessions when you need reinforcements.
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The five stories Detroit readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.
The Detroit Pistons are reportedly considering a three-team trade for nine-time All-Star Kyrie Irving and Naji Marshall from the Dallas Mavericks, while the Golden State Warriors will also participate in the deal.
Full story at heavy.com ↗
Labor Day weekend is one of the biggest festival weekends of the year in Metro Detroit, with events including giant fairs, live music, parades, and family activities.
Full story at littleguidedetroit.com ↗
Buick built 21,000 of this car in the 90s, with John Colbert of Detroit, 79, posing for a portrait with his 1990 Buick Reatta on June 22, 2026, in Detroit.
Full story at freep.com ↗
Detroit Lions player Amon-Ra St. Brown is set to attend the St.Brown Foundation's 2nd Annual Strike for Literacy fundraiser on October 26 at Five Iron Golf in Detroit.
Full story at community.metrotimes.com ↗
Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison is facing scrutiny after he reportedly intervened with two men over photos showing the city's mayor, Sheffield Sheffield, kissing a controversial man.
Full story at freep.com ↗
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