Northville

LittleGuide Detroit proves to be a huge resource for families with little ones

Life with kids can feel overwhelming and costly. LittleGuide Detroit provides event guides, lists with free activities, birthday party ideas, local parks, recreation, and more for families. We spoke with founder Kerry Doman on how this newsletter, website and social media presence provides to families seeking out fun in the area.

“We are excited to continue the success of our Social District,” says Lori Ward, Director of the Northville Downtown Development Authority.
Downtown Northville permanently closes city streets in favor of social district

“We are excited to continue the success of our Social District,” says Lori Ward, Director of the Northville Downtown Development Authority.

8 Things: Outdoor fun to squeeze into your summer

Metro Detroit SHINES in the summer, and we know how to do it well. Here are eight ways to get out and embrace the season before it comes to an end. 

“We are excited to introduce the Snowmen sculptures this winter,” says Lori Ward, director of the Northville Downtown Development Authority.
New public art initiative in downtown Northville uses recycled materials for sculptures

A new public art program in downtown Northville is making use of recycled materials in their latest placemaking initiative.

How do we talk to our children about Oxford? Guidelines for navigating hard conversations

Parents around Metro Detroit are grappling with how to talk to their children about the fatal shooting at Oxford High School on Tuesday. Sadly, they aren't alone, but there are resources to help. We've compiled a list of guides that can assist with navigating tough conversations.

The restaurant hosted pop-ups this past winter, selling hand pies like the Pork & Pickle and Chicken Tikka Marsala.
European-style café, bar, and bistro to open in downtown Northville

The restaurant’s name, Toria, is a nod to downtown Northville’s Victorian-era heritage

Bicyclists check out Saturday at the Park on Hines Drive.
On Hines Drive, bikes and pedestrians take over the street once a week

This weekly event at a Wayne County parkway puts non-motorized travelers in the driver's seat.

Yoga studio and juice bar opens in downtown Northville

“We have already received a warm welcome to the town – it’s been an instant feeling of family,” says owner Alexis Sobeski.

It’s not often that an inner-ring suburb like Southfield has the chance to redevelop nearly 100 acres but that’s just the opportunity the old Northland Center site presents
The top metro Detroit development stories to watch in 2021

Adventures in city planning. Reinvigorating our downtowns. Innovations in infrastructure. Here are some developments to keep an eye on in 2021.

A rendering of a Heat in the Street vendor stand
‘Stands and Pods’: Downtown Northville finds way to keep outdoor social district warm come winter

Heat in the Street will keep city streets closed to cars and social district The Twist open to people in downtown Northville.

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