Shinola Detroit and Dos Jefes Garments Collaboration and Other Top Stories

Get an update on the biggest headlines including the death of Jim Price, local chefs recognized by the James Beard Foundation and more.
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Photograph courtesy of Dos Jefes Garments and Shinola Detroit

Shinola Detroit Highlights Local Sustainability with Dos Jefes Garments Tote Bag Collaboration

Shinola Detroit鈥檚 newest collaboration with Dos Jefes Garments is a limited-edition release of 30 tote bags made from apparel, accessory, and home decor from Shinola鈥檚 stock of surplus textiles. Each bag is one-of-a-kind, designed and sewn by Midtown-based upcycling artisan Dos Jefes Garments.

Michigan Schools Among Nation鈥檚 Worst for Chronic Absenteeism

A new study by Stanford University education Professor Thomas Dee and the Associated Press, which looked at 40 states and the District of Columbia, found that . For the 2018-19 school year, chronic absenteeism in the state was around 20%. The next school year it was at 39%.

Detroit Tigers鈥 Broadcaster Jim Price Has Died

The Detroit Tigers announced on Twitter that Jim Price, the team鈥檚 longtime television and radio broadcaster, died on Aug. 7 at the age of 81. No cause of death was given, but he had been dealing with health issues over the last couple of years.

Michigan Residents Should Look for Signs of Asian Longhorned Beetles

State environmental officials are urging residents to . The beetles attack 12 types of hardwood tree and have no known predators or diseases that would keep the population down. They have not been spotted in Michigan yet, but it鈥檚 鈥渃rucial鈥 to watch for them to prevent widespread damage to the state鈥檚 natural resources.

13 Spots to Feast on Barbecue in Metro Detroit

From mouthwatering beef brisket to ribs that melt in your mouth, there鈥檚 no shortage of tasty barbecue eats in metro Detroit. Try one of these area restaurants the next time you鈥檙e looking for something finger-licking good for dinner or any time of day.

Southfield Woman Says She Found a Treefrog in her Spinach

Amber Worrick says in a sealed container of Earthbound Farm spinach. She returned the package to the Meijer store she purchased it from, who gave her a refund and released the frog.

Grand Rapids Named Best Beer City in the Country

With more than 80 craft听breweries in the area, it鈥檚 no wonder that Grand Rapids has been nicknamed 鈥淏eer City USA鈥 for the last decade 鈥 and no surprise that it has been named the Best Beer City in the U.S. by听USA Today for the third year in a row.

Meet the Local Chefs Recognized by the James Beard Foundation

Films have the Oscars. Plays have the Tonys. Music has the Grammys. For the food industry, the听James Beard Foundation Awards are the ne plus ultra of accolades. It鈥檚 a huge honor to have your name submitted during the open call for entry, let alone to become a semifinalist, nominee, or winner. In our August issue, we highlighted the local chefs and restauranteurs the awards recognized this year.

Birmingham鈥檚 Daxton Hotel Unveils New Caf茅 Dax

Pulling its culinary masterminds out from behind the curtains of Madam, the Daxton Hotel has collaborated on a reimagined breakfast and lunch experience at听Caf茅 Dax, which offers newly fashioned menu concepts for guests and residents alike that includes largely familiar offerings but with an execution that elevates them to match the hotel鈥檚 reputation.


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