Detroit, Michigan

Detroit has several sister cities, including. Instead, they hired Louisiana State University coach Nick Saban. For a more extensive list see People from Detroit. Despite this, the Dolphins decided not to hire Bates for the permanent coaching position. Detroit has been home to luminaries from virtually every major sport, including boxing Joe Louis, baseball (Ty Cobb and Al Kaline of the Detroit Tigers), hockey (Gordie Howe of the Detroit Red Wings), basketball Isiah Thomas of the Pistons) and football (Barry Sanders of the Lions). He was replaced on an interim basis by defensive coordinator Jim Bates. Under Bates, the Dolphins fared much better, winning three of their final seven games, including a 29-28 upset victory over the defending champion Patriots on December 20. Durant and the Dodge Brothers. After a 1-8 start, Wannstedt resigned on November 9, 2004.

The auto industry has spawned its own cast of significant names, particularly such pioneers as Henry Ford, William C. This led to them being dead-last in the NFL as well as the subject to nicknames like "Stinky Fish" and, to fans, "We Stink". Artists such as Eminem and Aaliyah are among the celebrities who have kept the musical pipeline flowing. These predictions proved right; the Dolphins dropped their first six games of the 2004 year, marking the worst start in franchise history. Detroit's rich musical heritage has produced a vast roster of hit makers, from R&B artists such as Smokey Robinson and Aretha Franklin to rockers such as Bob Seger and Ted Nugent. Many experts predicted a disastrous season for the Dolphins. Detroit also has a light rail system known as the People Mover, providing a 2.9 mile loop in the downtown area. Although it has faced massive criticism for its lack of punctual service and high cost, the People Mover continues to operate daily. Tight end Randy McMichael was arrested for domestic violence and wide receiver David Boston (signed from San Diego) suffered an injury in training camp and will miss the season (Boston also failed a drug test for steroids later in the season). But the biggest shock came when Ricky Williams retired under mysterious circumstances, probably related to drug use.

In recent years the Southeast Michigan Transportation Authority has been established with the goal of expanding and integrating the transit systems located in the Detroit Metro area. The 2004 offseason was terrible for the Dolphins. Service in the suburbs is provided by Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART). At the end of the season it was announced that Dan Marino would return to the team as its president, but quit after a month. Transit services in the City of Detroit are provided by the Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT), they provide an extensive, if not erratic, bus service throughout the city and very near suburbs. Miami finished 10-6, but it was still short of a playoff spot. Also the city has two international border crossings, the Ambassador Bridge and the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel, both linking Detroit to Windsor, Ontario on the Canadian side by crossing the Detroit River. In 2003 the Dolphins again started strong (4-1) but finished weak, with devastating mid-season losses to the Patriots, Colts and Titans submarining them.

Detroit is the crossroads for six major Interstate Highways, including I-75, I-94, I-96, I-696, I-275, and I-375. Fans wanted Wannstedt's firing, but he was kept on for the 2003 season. Because of its gateway between the United States and Canada and its major industrial status — along with its major highways, rail connections and international airport — Detroit has been an important transportation hub. Due to a tiebreaker, both the Dolphins and Patriots lost out on the playoffs as the Jets took the AFC East title. Comerica Park will host the 2005 MLB All Star Game in July 2005, and Ford Field will host Super Bowl XL in February 5, 2006. The Dolphins started the season 5-1 before Fiedler got injured and was replaced by Ray Lucas, who lost three straight. Because the competition in the division was so close, the Dolphins still had a chance to win the division in the final week against the Patriots, but blew a 10-point fourth-quarter lead and lost in overtime. CART continued downtown until 1992, when the race was moved to another temporary course on Belle Isle where the race remained through 2001. Miami revitalized its running game in time for the 2002 season by signing running back Ricky Williams from the New Orleans Saints.

Detroit was also the former home of a round of the Formula One World Championship, holding a race on the streets of downtown Detroit from 1982 until 1987, after which the sanction moved from Formula One to Indycars. Miami had to settle for a wild card, and lost 20-3 to the Baltimore Ravens in the first round. It is the world's only cross-national marathon. That honor went to Super Bowl champion New England. Detroit is home to the Detroit International Marathon, which crosses the border into Canada via the Ambassador Bridge and returns to the United States through the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel. In the 2001 season the Dolphins lost two games to the New York Jets, which cost them the division title. A world record was set on December 13, 2003, when the largest crowd in basketball history — 78,129 — packed Ford Field to watch the University of Kentucky defeat Michigan State University, 79–74. The 2000 season notwithstanding, late-season collapses have been the norm in Miami since the late 1990s.

In college sports, the University of Detroit Mercy has a NCAA Division I program, and Wayne State University has both NCAA Division I and II programs. Miami won a tough overtime game over the Indianapolis Colts on a Lamar Smith touchdown in the wild card round, but were shut out by the Oakland Raiders in the divisional playoff. A Red Wings marketing campaign in the late 1990s launched the nickname Hockeytown, a city moniker subsequently embraced by local fans and national media. Despite the obviously lowered expectations, the defense broke through with Jason Taylor and Trace Armstrong both getting 10 sacks, and four players (Sam Madison, Brian Walker, Brock Marion and Patrick Surtain) getting at least five interceptions. In addition, Lamar Smith rushed for over 1000 yards and Miami finished atop the AFC East with an 11-5 record. Detroit is perhaps the most fervent hockey hotbed in the United States. Dave Wannstedt, formerly of the Chicago Bears, became the new coach; and Jay Fiedler became the new quarterback for the 2000 season. Like many industrial cities, Detroit is known for its avid fans, particularly in such blue-collar sports as football (Detroit Lions) and hockey (Detroit Red Wings). After the season, Jimmy Johnson left the team and Marino retired.

There are three active major sports venues in the city: Comerica Park for baseball, Ford Field for football and Joe Louis Arena for ice hockey. After a close win over Seattle in the wild card round, they suffered one the worst playoff losses in NFL history against the Jacksonville Jaguars: 62-7. cities with teams from four major sports.). Miami went 2-6 in their last eight games, but still backed into the playoffs at 9-7. All but one play within the city of Detroit (basketball's Detroit Pistons play in suburban Auburn Hills). (See also: U.S. In Marino's first game back, he would have the worst game of his career, on Thanksgiving in Dallas, throwing 5 interceptions and having a passer rating of 0.0. Detroit is home to professional teams representing the four major sports in North America. In 1999 Marino would be injured in a game where backup Damon Huard led a comeback.

Once the home of the University of Michigan, which was founded in Detroit in 1817 then later moved to Ann Arbor in 1837, Detroit has several universities and colleges within its borders, including:. The Dolphins beat the Bills in the wild card round, but lost to the eventual champion Denver Broncos (who lost only one of two games that season to Miami) in the divisional playoff. In 2004, following numerous scandals and legal decisions, a court-ordered reorganization of the Detroit Police Department was underway with supervision of the FBI. McDuffie, but it was not enough to get past the New York Jets into first place in the division. He has also been criticised for his lack in improving the city. Miami had a solid 10-6 season in 1998 with a career season for receiver O.J. Since taking office, however, the mayor and his administration have found themselves dogged by ongoing accusations of scandal and impropriety. Detroit's major media have relentlessly pursued the stories, including reports of wild parties involving strippers at the mayoral mansion [3] (http://www.freep.com/news/locway/probe15_20030515.htm), though the mayor has strongly denied accusations of wrongdoing. In 1997 Miami stumbled late and backed into the playoffs with a 9-7 season, losing to the New England Patriots in the wild card round.

Widely considered a hot rising political star when he won election in 2001, Democratic Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has been dubbed "America's hip-hop mayor" because of his fond appreciation for black youth culture. In 1996 Miami finished 8-8 and out of the playoffs, with rookie Karim Abdul-Jabbar's 1000-yard rushing season one of the lone bright spots. No Republican has been elected mayor of Detroit in the past 40 years. Jimmy Johnson, who had won a collegiate national championship at the University of Miami and two Super Bowls with the Dallas Cowboys, was named as Shula’s replacement. Democratic Party. Following the 1995 season Don Shula became an executive in the Dolphins’ front office. As with most large urban centers in the United States, Detroit consistently supports the U.S. In 1995 Marino broke the career passing records formerly held by Fran Tarkenton for yards (48,841), touchdowns (352), and completions (3,913). The Dolphins finished 9-7, second in the AFC East, but still made the playoffs as a wild card; losing to Buffalo in the first round.

See also List of mayors of Detroit, Michigan. After beating the Kansas City Chiefs in the wild card round, they suffered a heart-breaking last-second loss to the San Diego Chargers in the divisional playoff. The current mayor is Kwame Kilpatrick. With Marino back for the 1994 season they won the AFC East again with a 10-6 record. Municipal elections are held every year congruent to 1 modulo 4 (e.g., 1993, 1997, 2001, 2005, 2009, ...). Both Marino and backup Scott Mitchell suffered season-ending injuries, and Miami lost its final 5 games to miss the playoffs at 9-7. The city is run by the mayor and a nine member city council, elected at large on a nonpartisan ballot. 1993 turned into a disastrous year for the Dolphins.

Instead of just locking criminals behind prison bars, Detroit is beginning to realize that community ties, dealing with poverty and educating the youth are the most effective methods of prevention. They beat the Chargers in the divisional playoff, but were stunned by the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship. Despite its high crime rates, the local communities and the government are working together to curb the street crimes and are working into the local neighborhoods to provide better housing and economic conditions. The Dolphins finished 11-5 in 1992, capturing the AFC East title in Mark Higgs' best season as a running back and Keith Jackson (newly acquired from the Philadelphia Eagles) leading the team in receiving. Most of the suburbs mentioned are predominantly white and have contrasting demographics. They beat the Kansas City Chiefs in the wild card round, but lost to the Buffalo Bills in the divisional playoff. The team struggled with defensive injuries in 1991, and narrowly missed the playoffs on an overtime loss to the New York Jets the final week of the season. They include Farmington Hills, Troy, and Sterling Heights. By 1990 the Dolphins had finally shaped up on defense, and finished with a 11-5 record, second in the AFC East.

Sharply contrasting the dangerous streets of Detroit, many of the suburbs to the north of 8 Mile Road in Oakland and Macomb counties are among the 25 safest cities in the United States with a population of 75,000 or above. Miami had their first losing season in years in 1988, and were back to 8-8 in 1989. The various street gangs which patrol the streets have caused much of the violence and crime. The problems continued in 1987, with an 8-7 record in a strike-shortened year; their first at new Joe Robbie Stadium. Major crimes in Detroit include burglary, theft, carjacking, robbery, rape, assault, and homicide. In 1986 the Dolphins, hampered by defensive struggles, stumbled to 8-8, out of the playoff picture. Many of these problems can be blamed on the widespread urban decay, poverty, de facto segregation of African Americans, and unemployment that has struck Detroit. New England forced 6 turnovers on the way to a 31-14 win - the Patriots' first in Miami since 1969.

Listed as the second most dangerous city by the Morgan Quitno Corporation's statistics [2] (http://www.morganquitno.com/) (after Camden, New Jersey), Detroit has been one of the most crime-ridden cities in the United States. The cinderella New England Patriots, the Dolphins' opponents in the AFC Championship, had different plans. City has looming budget deficit estimated at $214 to $400 million, and default or rising of taxes is expected. After beating the Cleveland Browns in the divisional playoffs, many people were looking forward to a rematch with Chicago in Super Bowl XX. In addition to property tax, the city levies an income tax of 2.65% on residents, 1.325% on non-residents, and 1.6% on corporations. In 1985 Miami went 12-4 and was the only team that beat the Chicago Bears all year. Other major industries include advertising, computer software and casino gambling. It would be Marino's only Super Bowl appearance.

Metro Detroit is also home to the national pizza chains Domino's and Little Caesars. In the title game, however, Miami lost to the San Francisco 49ers 38-16. Including the Big Three, there are 17 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in metro Detroit, including Kmart Corporation, Borders Books and Music, Comerica Inc., Federal-Mogul, Kelly Services and Lear Corporation. Miami beat the Seahawks and Steelers in the playoffs to get to Super Bowl XIX. According to one saying, "When the auto industry hiccups, Detroit coughs, and when the auto industry catches a cold, Detroit gets pneumonia.". Marino, in his first full season, was voted MVP as he threw for over 5000 yards and 48 touchdowns. But there's a flip side to the automotive dominance: Because of its almost singular dependence on the auto industry, Detroit is more acutely vulnerable to economic cycles than most large cities. In 1984, the Dolphins won their first 11 games en route to a 14-2 season.

It is not uncommon in Detroit to hear radio ads or to spy billboards in which multimillion-dollar auto corporations make insider sales pitches to one another. Defensive End Doug Betters was the Defensive Player of the Year. Detroit and its suburbs constitute a manufacturing powerhouse, most notably as home to the American automobile industry and the Big Three auto companies. General Motors is based in Detroit, Ford Motor Company in nearby Dearborn, and one of the two world headquarters for DaimlerChrysler in Auburn Hills (the other is in Stuttgart, Germany). Dotting the Detroit landscape are countless offices and plants in the automotive support business: parts, supplies, electronics, and design. Seldom sacked by defenders, Marino was protected by an outstanding offensive line as he passed to receivers such as Mark Clayton and Mark Duper. Despite the regular season success (the Dolphins went 12-4, the only team in the AFC East with a winning record), they were upset in the divisional playoff by the Seattle Seahawks. In 2004, Men's Fitness magazine named Detroit the fattest city in the U.S. During the mid-1980s Marino produced the most impressive set of passing statistics in NFL history, setting single-season records for most yards (5,084), touchdown passes (48), and completions (362) during the 1984 season. Out of the total population, 34.5% of those under the age of 18 and 18.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. During the third game of the 1983 season, Shula replaced quarterback David Woodley with rookie Dan Marino, who went on to win the AFC passing championship and rookie of the year award.

26.1% of the population and 21.7% of families are below the poverty line. Ironically after enjoying success rooted in a defense-first philosophy, and employing a ball control offense to take pressure off of lacklustre quarterbacks, the next 17 seasons would be marked by an average rushing game and defense that limited a great quarterback. The per capita income for the city is $14,717. After shutting out the New York Jets in the AFC championship, they lost Super Bowl XVII to Washington 27-17. Males have a median income of $33,381 versus $26,749 for females. In the second round against San Diego the Dolphins got revenge for their loss the previous year, winning even more handily. The median income for a household in the city is $29,526, and the median income for a family is $33,853. In the first round in Miami, they met again, with the Dolphins winning easily.

For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 83.5 males. Late in the season in a snowy game against the New England Patriots, a convicted felon on work release cleared a path for Patriots kicker John Smith to score the game-winning field goal. For every 100 females there are 89.1 males. During the first two rounds of the playoffs they got revenge for previous losses. The median age is 31 years. In the strike-shortened season of 1982, the Dolphins, led by the "Killer B's" defense (Baumhower, Bill Barnett, Lyle Blackwood, Kim Bokamper and Bob Brudzinski), held five of their nine opponents to 14 or fewer points en route to their fourth Super Bowl appearance. In the city the population is spread out with 31.1% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who are 65 years of age or older. Chargers tight end Kellen Winslow, under exhaustion, blocked Uwe von Schummann's field goal try on the last play of regulation, and Rolf Benirschke kicked the game-winner for San Diego in overtime.

The average household size is 2.77 and the average family size is 3.45. After being down 24-0, Miami tied it at 24. After taking the lead, San Diego tied it up 38-38 late. 29.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The Dolphins were back on top of the AFC East in the 1981 season, with an 11-4-1 record. They reached the divisional playoff against the San Diego Chargers, regarded by some as one of the most memorable games in NFL history. There are 336,428 households out of which 33.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 26.7% are married couples living together, 31.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 35.1% are non-families. The Dolphins finished 8-8 and out of the playoffs. 4.96% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. In 1980 the late David Woodley took over at quarterback and Griese retired after the season.

The racial makeup of the city is 81.55% Black or African American, 12.26% White, 0.33% Native American, 0.97% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 2.54% from other races, and 2.32% from two or more races. After winning the division with a 10-6 record, the Dolphins lost the divisional playoff to the eventual champion Pittsburgh Steelers. There are 375,096 housing units at an average density of 2,703.0/mi² (1,043.6/km²). Csonka returned to the Dolphins in time for the 1979 season. The population density is 6,855.1/mi² (2,646.7/km²). They made the playoffs as a wild card in 1978, but lost in the first round to the Houston Oilers. As of the census² of 2000, there are 951,270 people, 336,428 households, and 218,341 families residing in the city. The Dolphins went 10-4 again in 1977, but again lost the division title (and playoff spot) to the Colts.

Some of the Current and historic neighborhoods in Detroit include: Black Bottom, Brush Park, Corktown, Chaldean Town, Cultural Center, Del Ray, East English Village, Eastern Market, Greektown, Indian Village, Mexicantown, New Center, Old Redford, Palmer Woods, Poletown, Rosedale Park, Springwells, and Warrendale. Duhe and linemen Bob Baumhower and Doug Betters. 100,545) has been described in news reports as "the whitest American city" as the 2000 census revealed that 97 percent of its population identified themselves as white. J. Detroit is more than four-fifths African-American, while nearby Livonia (pop. Shula built a solid defense around a new set of stars, including linebacker A. On the east side, the aptly (although unintentionally) named Alter Road separates Detroit from affluent Grosse Pointe. Miami rebounded from a losing record in 1976 by winning ten or more games in four of the next five seasons.

While less prevalent than in the 1970s and 1980s, perceptions of racial segregation continue to provoke criticism and soul-searching in the Detroit area. 8 Mile Road, the boundary between the city and suburban Oakland and Macomb counties, is more than a line on a map; it is often held up by politicians and sociologists as a symbolic dividing wall between blacks and whites. After the disappointing defeat, several players, including Csonka, Warfield, and running back Jim Kiick, joined the short-lived World Football League. The Dolphins managed to win ten games in 1975, aided by Griese’s consistency and the fine play of wide receiver Nat Moore. They did not make the playoffs however, losing on a tiebreaker to the Baltimore Colts. The Michigan Chronicle, the state's largest black-owned newspaper, is based in Detroit. Miami reached the playoffs again in 1974 but lost in the first round to the Oakland Raiders. Other communities with large black populations include Southfield, Pontiac and Oak Park, which are all north of the former segregation boundary 8 Mile Road. The Dolphins won 12 games during the 1973 season and repeated as Super Bowl VIII champions, routing the Minnesota Vikings 24-7. About three-fourths of them live within the city limits. It was led by linebacker Nick Buoniconti, end Bill Stanfill, and safeties Dick Anderson and Jake Scott.

African Americans are a major racial group in the area, numbering more than 1 million. The 1972 Dolphins defensive unit, called the No-Name Defense because Miami’s impressive offense received much more publicity, was the league’s best that year. The southwest side of the city contains a large Mexican American community, while significant populations of Chinese, Indian, Korean and Filipino ancestry are found in Oakland County, notably in Troy. The offensive line included future Hall of Fame members Jim Langer and Larry Little. Recently, the area has witnessed the growth of Asian American and Hispanic communities. During this season, Griese and veteran quarterback Earl Morrall shared the passing duties, and running backs Larry Csonka and Mercury Morris became the first teammates to rush for more than 1,000 yards each. Detroit is also home to large Chaldean and Arab American populations, and suburban Dearborn is home to the country's largest concentration of Arab Americans. (This is sometimes called the "Perfect Season".) Miami went on to win two playoff games and then Super Bowl VII, defeating the Washington Redskins 14-7.

Detroit's ethnic communities are largely the descendants of those Poles, Irish, Italians and Greeks who made their way to the city during its early 20th-century industrial boom. In 1972 the Dolphins accomplished an amazing feat, becoming the first NFL team to finish a season undefeated (the 1948 Cleveland Browns had accomplished the feat, but as members of the All-America Football Conference). Traces of the Southern accent can still be heard in these areas, mingling with the more nasal Midwest accent to create a distinctive pattern of speech. In Super Bowl VI, however, Miami lost to the Dallas Cowboys 24-3. Metro Detroit residents with Southern origin possibly comprise a majority of the region's population; they most certainly do in suburban sectors such as Downriver, where newcomers established communities upon their arrival. The AFC Divisional Playoff Game, in which the Dolphins defeated the Kansas City Chiefs, was the longest contest in NFL history (82 minutes 40 seconds). Detroit's population increased more than sixfold during the first half of the 20th century, thanks largely to a massive influx of Southern migrants—both white and black—who came to the area for the burgeoning automobile industry jobs. The Dolphins were a successful team during the early 1970s, capturing the AFC championship in 1971 behind quarterback Bob Griese and wide receiver Paul Warfield.

Throughout the city, French colonial influence is found prominently in place names (Gratiot Ave., Beaubien St., Cadieux Rd., Chene Park), though only a small percentage of area residents are descended from 18th-century French settlers. Miami joined the NFL in 1970 when the NFL and AFL completed their merger. In 2003, the three-day number was 117. The Dolphins began play in 1966, and after four consecutive losing seasons, Don Shula replaced George Wilson as head coach. 29–31 period, according to city officials, representing a 30 percent decline in total fires and a 41 percent decline in suspicious fires. Miami joined the American Football League (AFL) when an expansion team franchise was awarded to lawyer Joseph Robbie and actor Danny Thomas in 1965. The Angel's Night campaign, launched in the late 1990s, draws thousands of volunteers to patrol the streets during Halloween week. The effort has largely squelched Devil's Night arson: In 2002, there were just 110 fires during the Oct. He piloted the Dolphins to numerous playoff appearances and one Super Bowl, and he holds numerous NFL career passing records.

The city faced hundreds of arsons, often in the city's many abandoned homes, each year on Devil's Night, the evening before Halloween. During the 1980s and 1990s quarterback Dan Marino became the most prolific passer in NFL history. For a more extensive list, see: Detroit in the movies. Five future Hall of Fame members played for Miami during the 1970s, including running back Larry Csonka and quarterback Bob Griese. Detroit is a setting and/or filming location for several Hollywood feature films including as well as some television series:. In 1972 the Dolphins became the first and only NFL team to complete a 14-game regular season (and the entire postseason) without a loss. Detroit (and its suburbs) is the setting for a number of novels and short story collections, including:. His Dolphins teams posted losing records in only 2 of his 26 seasons with the club.

Information on the Nain Rouge and other Detroit oddities has been compiled at the Web site Mythic Detroit (http://www.davidaspitzley.org/MythicDetroit). For most of their history, the Dolphins were coached by Don Shula, the winningest head coach in professional football history. Detroit is said to be home to the Nain Rouge, the red dwarf who is said to attack people and bring bad luck to the city. The team is named for the dolphins that inhabit the coastal waters of Florida. The nearby city of Hamtramck is noted for its pączkis. Miami Dolphins, professional football team and one of the four teams in the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference (AFC) of the National Football League (NFL). On the festival of Fat Tuesday (also known as Pączki Day, though traditionally celebrated by Poles on Fat Thursday), occurring on the last Tuesday before Lent, many metro Detroiters join in the festivity by indulging in jelly-filled donuts called pączkis. The Miami Dolphins are a National Football League team based in Miami, Florida.

Founded in 1907 by two Russian immigrant brothers in Detroit, Faygo soda remains a Detroit tradition, and is sold internationally. Jimmy Johnson (coach). The sculpture, commissioned by Sports Illustrated magazine and executed by Robert Graham, is a 24-foot-long arm with a fisted hand suspended by a 24-foot-high pyramidal framework. Garo Yepremian. A memorial to Joe Louis at the intersection of Jefferson and Woodward Avenues was dedicated on October 16, 1986. Ricky Williams. Other cultural centers include the Motown Historical Museum, Detroit Historical Museum, Museum of African American History, Detroit Science Center, Tuskegee Airmen Museum, Historic Fort Wayne, Dossin Great Lakes Museum and the Belle Isle Conservatory. Paul Warfield.

Other city recreational facilities include municipal golf courses (William Rogell, Rouge, Belle Isle, Palmer Park), Northwest Activities Center, Detroit Zoo and the Belle Isle Aquarium (though unfortunately, the Belle Isle Aquarium and Zoo are closed as of April 2005, though there is a movement to reopen them). John Stofa. Major parks include Belle Isle, Palmer Park, River Rouge Park, Chene Park and Campus Martius Park. Dwight Stephenson. Major theaters include the Fox Theatre, Masonic Temple Theatre, Fisher Theatre, State Theatre, Music Hall, and the Detroit Repertory Theatre. Jake Scott. The city is home to the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and the Detroit Opera House. Mercury Morris.

The Detroit Institute of Arts houses what is considered to be one of the most prominent American collections outside New York City, and features showcase pieces by Diego Rivera, Picasso and Van Gogh along with such hometown artists as Charles McGee. Nat Moore. Detroit is also considered the birthplace of techno music, and hosts a large electronic music festival in Hart Plaza each Spring. Gene Mingo. In recent years, Detroit has assumed a kind of gritty, hip cachet around the world, thanks largely to such modern ambassadors as the White Stripes, Eminem, the Electric Six, and Kid Rock. Wahoo McDaniel. Notable 1970s and 1980s rock music performers hailing from the Detroit area include the Stooges, the MC5, and the Romantics. Larry Little.

The city is also regarded as the quintessential Rock 'n Roll town, due to its receptive and enthusiastic rock music audiences. Jim Kiick. until 1972, was home to some of the most popular recording acts in the world, including Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, and Detroit area natives Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross & the Supremes, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, The Four Tops, and Martha Reeves & the Vandellas. Cookie Gilchrist. The label, founded in Detroit by Berry Gordy, Jr., and housed at the "Hitsville U.S.A." building on West Grand Ave. Mark Duper. One of the highlights of Detroit's musical history was the success of Motown Records during the 1960s and early 1970s. Mark Clayton.

Music has been the dominant feature of Detroit's nightlife since the late 1940s, and both city and suburbs teem with live music venues. Keith Byars. Sister arena The Palace of Auburn Hills typically ranks in the top three, often ahead of such high-profile venues as New York's Madison Square Garden. Nick Buoniconti. 1 summer concert venue in the United States in both attendance and box office gross, according to Pollstar and Billboard magazines. Dick Anderson. In 2004, as in most previous years, DTE Energy Music Theater in nearby Clarkston, Michigan was the No. Larry Csonka 39.

Within the entertainment industry, Detroit is widely regarded as one the country's strongest markets—perhaps the strongest in per capita terms—particularly in live music and theater. Dan Marino 13. Detroit is sometimes called Murda-Town or The D by locals, notably those within the hip-hop community. Bob Griese12. Detroit sits atop a large salt mine[1] (http://info.detnews.com/history/story/index.cfm?id=17&category=business).
. Zach Thomas. Also notice the three systems of roads: the oldest French roads running perpendicular to the river, radial roads from a Washington, D.C.-inspired system and true north-south roads from the Northwest Ordinance township system. Jason Taylor.

Clair (northernmost) and Lake Erie. Junior Seau. In the satellite photograph [left], the two large bodies of water are Lake St. Randy McMichael. The total area is 2.92% water. Sam Madison. 359.4 km² (138.8 mi²) of it is land and 10.8 km² (4.2 mi²) of it is water. Sammy Knight.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 370.2 km² (142.9 mi²). Jeno James. Detroit completely encircles the cities of Hamtramck and Highland Park. Gus Frerotte. It lies north of Windsor, Ontario—Detroiters sometimes quip that Canada is "our neighbor to the south." Detroit features two public border crossings, the Ambassador Bridge and Detroit-Windsor Tunnel, with a railroad tunnel also connecting the two countries. Chris Chambers. Clair, in southeastern Michigan. Tim Bowens.

Detroit is located on the north bank of the Detroit River, between Lake Erie and Lake St. Marty Booker. Many downtown centers draw partons and host activities; Greektown, Eastern Market and the Michigan State Fairgrounds and the new Campus Martius Park. Paul Warfield. Significant landmarks such as the Fox Theater and the Gem Theater have been restored and now host concerts, musicals and plays. Dwight Stephenson. The 2004 opening of the Compuware Center gave downtown Detroit its first significant new office building in a decade. Don Shula.

In 2000, Comerica Park replaced historic Tiger Stadium as the home of the Detroit Tigers—a move that brought some controversy—and Ford Field (2002) brought football's Detroit Lions back into Detroit from suburban Pontiac. Dan Marino. In 1996 a state referendum paved the way for three Detroit casinos—MGM Detroit, Motor City Casino and Greektown Casino—with the goal of increasing tourism and stemming the flow of gambling dollars to nearby Windsor, Ontario. Larry Little. "Renaissance" has been a perennial buzzword among generations of city leaders, particularly during the construction and completion of the Renaissance Center, but it was not until the 1990s that Detroit enjoyed something of a bona fide revival, much of it centered downtown. Jim Langer. Though those figures have decreased in recent years, the crime rate remains high. Bob Griese.

During the latter half of the twentieth century, Detroit's crime figures were often among the highest in the country. Larry Csonka. Recent urban renewal efforts have led to the demolition or renovation of several abandoned skyscrapers and large buildings, the razing of old houses for new housing developments, and an expedited process to remove abandoned homes near schools. Nick Buoniconti. Large numbers of buildings and homes were abandoned, with many remaining for years in states of decay. The city's population has plummeted since 1950 as residents have moved to the suburbs, particularly following the 12th Street Riot in 1967.

Detroit has endured a painful decline during the past several decades, and is often held up as a symbol of Rust Belt urban blight. The labor activism established during those years, which brought fame and notoriety to hometown union leaders such as Jimmy Hoffa and Walter Reuther, remains a key feature on the city's cultural and political landscape. With the factories came high-profile labor strife, climaxing in the 1930s as the United Auto Workers initiated bitter battles with Detroit's auto manufacturers. Durant, the Dodge brothers and Louis Chevrolet, solidified Detroit's status as the world's car capital, and the blossoming industry spurred the city's spectacular growth during the first half of the 20th century.

Ford's manufacturing innovations as well as significant contributions from many other automotive pioneers such as William C. A thriving carriage trade set the stage for the work of Henry Ford, who in 1899 built his first automobile factory in Highland Park, an independent city within Detroit. The city grew steadily during the 1830s, and subsequent decades saw substantial growth in the shipping, shipbuilding and manufacturing industries. Situated strategically on a strait along the Great Lakes waterway, Detroit emerged as a key transportation center.

Detroit was incorporated as a city in 1815. William Henry Harrison in 1813. Though Detroit fell to the British for a short time during the War of 1812 (see: Battle of Detroit), it was recaptured by Gen. In 1796 Detroit and its surrounding areas passed to the United States, and from 1805 to 1847 the town was the territorial and state capitol of Michigan.

The British gained control of the area in 1760 and thwarted an Indian attack three years later during Pontiac's Rebellion. Clair and Erie. Originally the settlement was called Fort Pontchartrain du Détroit after the comte de Pontchartrain, minister of marine under Louis XIV and for the river that connects Lakes St. French officer Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac founded a fort and settlement at the site of Detroit in 1701.

"Detroit" is sometimes used as shorthand for the Metro Detroit region, which is also unofficially referred to as "Southeast Michigan." Residents are generally known as "Detroiters.". Detroit is the United States' 10th most populous city, with 951,000 residents in 2000, according to United States Census Bureau. The Interstate 75 corridor running through Oakland County has been nicknamed by civic leaders as Automation Alley. "River of the Strait" — and across from the Canadian city of Windsor, Ontario, the city is the seat of Wayne County and the center of a tri-county industrial zone (including Oakland and Macomb counties) that is among the most significant in the American Rust Belt.

Located along the Detroit River — French: Rivière du Détroit, i.e. Established in 1701 by French fur traders, today it is best known as the world's automotive center and an important music capital — legacies celebrated by the city's two familiar nicknames, Motor City and Motown.
Detroit (IPA: /dɪˈtʰɹɔɪt/; French: Détroit, pronounced /detʀwa/) is a city in Wayne County in the state of Michigan, in the Midwest region of the United States. Turin, Italy.

Toyota, Japan. Nassau, Bahamas. Minsk, Belarus. Kitwe, Zambia.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Chongqing, People's Republic of China. Willow Run Airport (YIP). Young International Airport (DET), no current commercial passenger service, also formerly known as Detroit City Airport.

Coleman A. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County International Airport (DTW), the Detroit area's principal airport is located in nearby Romulus, Michigan and is a hub for Northwest Airlines and Spirit Airlines. 2006 MISL expansion franchise. Detroit Demolition, National Women's Football Association.

Detroit Shock, Women's National Basketball Association. Detroit Red Wings, National Hockey League. Detroit Pistons, NBA (although the name holds, the Pistons play in suburban Auburn Hills). Detroit Lions, National Football League.

Detroit Tigers, Major League Baseball. Wayne County Community College. Sacred Heart Major Seminary. College for Creative Studies.

Lewis College of Business. Marygrove College. Wayne State University. University of Detroit Mercy.

Assult on Precinct 13 (2004). Home Improvement (TV) (1991-99). Tiger Town (TV) (1983). Scarecrow (1973).

RoboCop (1987) and sequels. Presumed Innocent (1990). Hoffa, (1992). The Crow (1994).

Beverly Hills Cop (1984). 8 Mile (2002). Harold Robbins, The Betsy 1971. Joyce Carol Oates, Them 1968.

Elmore Leonard, City Primeval: Detroit at High Noon 1980. Kienzle, The Rosary Murders 1979. William X. Arthur Hailey, Wheels 1971.

Jeffrey Eugenides, The Virgin Suicides 1993 and Middlesex 2002. Jim Ray Daniels, Detroit Tales 2003. Harriette Arnow, The Dollmaker 1954. America's Thanksgiving Parade (Thanksgiving).

Woodward Dream Cruise (August). Concert of Colors diverse music festival (Summer). Ford Detroit International Jazz Festival (September). Detroit Thunder Fest hydroplane race (July).

Comerica Tastefest (July). Windsor-Detroit International Freedom Festival (June–July). DEMF/Movement/Fuse-In electronic music festival (May). Downtown Hoedown country music festival (May).

North American International Auto Show (January).