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• Q&A: Detroit retail leader on attracting businesses, retail growth (detroitnews.com) — Detroit's new director of retail attraction is crisscrossing neighborhoods to recruit a better mix of local shops and national brands, aiming to keep more Detroiters' spending inside the city. He describes focusing on each district's culture, supporting small businesses first, and positioning Detroit as one of the easiest places in the country to open a business.
• Two men acquitted in cousin's Detroit murder (detroitnews.com) — A Detroit man and his Sterling Heights cousin were acquitted this week in the 2025 shooting death of a relative outside a Detroit apartment complex, after jurors found phone records and eyewitness accounts insufficient. One defendant was still convicted on separate firearm charges and faces sentencing in October, highlighting ongoing legal fallout from the Metro Detroit case.
• 'Bajo las Estrellas de Guerrero' Celebrates Mexican Art and Luly del Real's Legacy (elcentralmedia.com) — A recent Colores de México Gala in downtown Detroit brought together music, dance, and visual art to honor Guerrero's culture and the legacy of organizer Luly del Real. Hosted at the Atheneum's International Banquet & Conference Center, the event featured local performers, Infinity Art Awards, and participation from the Mexican Consulate in Detroit, highlighting efforts to preserve Mexican identity for families living in Michigan.
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