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Take a Look Inside Union Assembly, now Open on Columbia Street in The District Detroit

Union Assembly, the newest restaurant and bar from the team at Union Joints is now open and is located at Columbia Street and Woodward Avenue in The District Detroit.

The venue spans two stories and features a second-floor lounge, indoor/outdoor bar and a three-season terrace that overlooks Woodward Avenue and Comerica Park. Guests can also enjoy seasonal street-side patio dining on Columbia Street just steps from the iconic Fox Theatre.

Peek inside and learn more about the new hot spot for food, drinks and fun in the video and photo slideshow below.

Guests invited to attend “The District Detroit Art Walks Series” Presented by Pepsi, featuring the work of local artists on select Friday nights throughout summer and fall

To mark the arrival of summer, The District Detroit announced today that Columbia Street will play host to “The District Detroit Art Walks” Presented by Pepsi. The N’Namdi Center for Contemporary Art – home to many of the city’s arts and cultural institutions – will curate this series of free events to be held on select Friday evenings throughout the summer and into the fall.

Thanksgiving Week in The District Detroit’s Offers Entertainment, Sports for All  

With Thanksgiving around the corner, The District Detroit is heating up with big sales and events for November’s big food and sports-filled week and the holiday season ahead.

Local Business to Open in Mike Ilitch School of Business, will Serve Up Art, Coffee and Local Foods

A Midtown establishment frequented by students, travelers, Midtown workers and art enthusiasts alike is relocating to The District Detroit.

Former Ilitch Interns Standout as C’2019 Cass Technical Valedictorians, University of Michigan Freshmen

Cass Technical High School alumnae Jaleah Green and Riley Grice were admitted to University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, having already earned corporate internship experience and professional skills - thanks in part to the Ilitch organization.

Second Cohort of Sport and Entertainment Management MBA Interns Hit the Ground Running in The District Detroit

Michigan natives and Wayne State Warriors Liz Kaiser and Ellie Dean are getting hands-on professional experience in the competitive sport and entertainment industry, right in The District Detroit.

Beacon Park’s Latest Art Installation Features Ideas Aimed at Improving Detroit Neighborhoods

Three interactive and prototypic designs that imagine ways to improve the safety and walkability of Detroit neighborhoods currently dot the perimeter of Beacon Park, the public common along Grand River Avenue in The District Detroit.

Progress continues in The District Detroit as more retail tenants set to open along Woodward Avenue

Olympia Development of Michigan today announced a new Starbucks location will soon open in a renovated street-level retail space of the Fox Theatre building at Montcalm Street – adding to more than 10 retail and restaurant tenants already announced or operating along Woodward Avenue in The District Detroit.

Eggs, Waffles, Bacon and More: Where to Eat Breakfast and Brunch in The District Detroit

The District Detroit is not just a destination for sports and live music fans; it's a place for foodies, too. With its plethora of established and forthcoming restaurants, there's plenty of breakfast and brunch fare to taste and explore for all palates and diets. 

Detroit Red Wings and Partners Revamp Detroit’s Last Standing Ice Rink Ahead of Winter

The District Detroit’s NHL team and fellow community partners planned for the fall and winter seasons for the community this summer.