Twitter provides us quick headlines, links and information relevant to the topics we care most about. In Detroit, there are outstanding organizations working 24/7 to provide the latest news and information on events that matter. With tons of sources you could potentially follow, how do you pick the ones that will add the most value to your Twitter stream?
We’ve assembled a list to help answer that question with accounts we feel provide the most relevant coverage of Detroit’s resurgence. Here we go!
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D:hive helps connect you with the resources you need to live, work or engage in Detroit while making a personalized connection with each person that walks into their welcome center. They also offer the most immersive tours of the city (see Detroit Experience Factory).
Calling all innovators! @ChallengeDet is accepting applications for its next cohort of 30 fellows. Apply by 3/9: http://t.co/LWdKsflr50
— D:hive (@DhiveDetroit) February 25, 2014
You have probably seen the signature “Opportunity Detroit” branding all over downtown. An initiative of the Quicken Loans family of companies, their mission is to showcase Detroit’s urban environment by attracting businesses, residents, and visitors. They highlight opportunities for people to Live, Work, and Play in Detroit.
Challenge Detroit is offering paid fellowships for young people looking to work in #Detroit. http://t.co/h9WXqgl6jx
— Opportunity Detroit (@OpportunityDET) February 20, 2014
3) @DetroitNews
“Detroit’s best source for news and information”
Meryl Davis, Charlie White preparing for 'Stars on Ice' tour #Sochi2014
http://t.co/EmMATBdmfx pic.twitter.com/kRCfNWaYyA
— The Detroit News (@detroitnews) February 26, 2014
4) @Freep
“The home page of Detroit, Michigan with in depth and updated Detroit local news”
Home prices in metro Detroit ended 2013 up 16% from a year ago http://t.co/99R0CXa0QQ
— Detroit Free Press (@freep) February 25, 2014
“The business news and information source for Detroit and Southeast Michigan”
How can President Obama help Detroit? 'You will have to watch my state of the city tomorrow night,' Duggan says. #crainsnewsmaker
— Crain's Detroit Biz (@crainsdetroit) February 25, 2014
“Detroit real estate and neighborhood news blog with witty and insightful coverage of the City’s urban center”
For all the things Detroit did construct, the city is littered with unrealized designs and unfinished masterpieces. http://t.co/Vm2dYT4Np1
— Curbed Detroit (@CurbedDetroit) February 26, 2014
“America’s oldest continuously operating market district”
Bargains! Deals! We love Saturday! #shoplocal pic.twitter.com/CDuCs4dQVd
— Eastern Market (@EasternMarket) January 25, 2014
“Detroit news, business and entertainment”
Michigan's snowfall so far this winter: One Lower Peninsula city nearing 20 feet of snow http://t.co/r2Fn9x1p4U
— MLive (@MLive) February 24, 2014
“An online daily publication covering the Motor City and Southeast Michigan”
Detroit Lions Help Give Livernois Avenue a Facelift – Deadline Detroit: http://t.co/DoFpgNDslK
— Deadline Detroit (@DeadlineDetroit) February 25, 2014
10) @metrotimes
“Detroit’s Weekly Alternative”
The Icemen Cometh: Tales from the U.S. Coast Guard on frozen Great Lakes http://t.co/sCwb4pwWJ3 @SceneSallard pic.twitter.com/x8RhcFQlOT
— Detroit Metro Times (@metrotimes) February 26, 2014
11) @iamyoungdetroit
“Empowering young entrepreneurs to launch businesses and mobilize citizens everywhere to champion them”
Be the CHANGE you want to see in #Detroit! Literally. Launch a @IAmYoungDetroit Micro-Grant using your spare change. http://t.co/EJwcVivTqs
— I Am Young Detroit (@iamyoungdetroit) February 26, 2014
12) @After5Detroit
“Premiere website for where to go, what to do, and how to find it all throughout Metro Detroit.”
If you haven't heard, John Williams & Steven Spielberg will join the DSO in a one-night-only benefit concert June 14! http://t.co/abnLEz4smY
— After 5 Detroit (@After5Detroit) February 26, 2014
13) @UIXDetroit
“Movement of innovators leading impact in Detroit”
Happy Monday, urban innovators. What are your thoughts on "trickle-down urbanism"? Join Tom Sugrue and John… http://t.co/QQuxFJuGKT
— UIX Detroit (@UIXDetroit) February 24, 2014
14) @PureDetroit313
“The original local culture shop and authentic Detroit apparel store”
Spring shopping at @EasternMarket can't come soon enough pic.twitter.com/tSSC8rwyR7
— Pure Detroit (@PureDetroit313) February 26, 2014
15) @DetroitYP
“Dedicated to making Detroit a better place and developing the regions next generation of leaders”
DYP Upcoming events. See you there! http://t.co/4txmiA0rXo
— Detroit Young Pros (@DetroitYP) January 10, 2014
16) @DetroitUnspun
“News and information about the transformation of the Detroit region”
Mayor Duggan takes the stage at @crainsdetroit Newsmakers pic.twitter.com/yt8QzR3b1B
— Detroit News Hub (@DetroitUnspun) February 25, 2014
17) @DetroitSOUP
“Micro granting dinner funding creative entrepreneurial projects in Detroit”
Our next SOUP is Sunday March 2! Deadline for applications for our youth entrpreneurs is Sunday! https://t.co/w3tBfkbOHo
— Detroit SOUP (@DetroitSOUP) February 21, 2014
18) @modeld
“Sharing the love for Detroit through all media forms”
"#DFC is the starting point for advancing the transformation of Detroit" pic.twitter.com/CLmhO0FB0q
— Model D (@modeld) February 20, 2014
19) @VisitDetroit
“Source for metro Detroit news, events, things to do, special deals”
11 Things You Didn't Know About #Detroit http://t.co/vkxia1EDO2 #ttot #travel pic.twitter.com/eQkIvwWJbG
— Visit Detroit (@VisitDetroit) February 26, 2014
20) @EatingDetroit
“Detroit’s least-influential food writer! Micro-reviews of outstanding food around #Detroit and #Michigan”
Dip Into Sweet Claw Meat of Crab Baked in a Sauce of Zesty Fontina and Nutty Parmesan @WoodbridgePub http://t.co/9LxFQ7cun6
— EatingDetroit (@EatingDetroit) February 21, 2014
21) @DetroitDevelops
“News and tidbits about things happening in the city of Detroit and the suburbs”
Automation Alley and Oakland U launch business incubator http://t.co/yDkgXmIREG
— Good things Detroit (@detroitdevelops) February 20, 2014
22) @DetroitRvrfrnt
“Public-private partnership with the mission of developing public access on the Detroit International riverfront”
Detroit River ArtScape app. has been extended until 3/21! Apply today to display your art on the #Detroitriverfront http://t.co/YwoZeOvEJk
— Detroit Riverfront (@DetroitRvrfrnt) February 26, 2014
23) @MidtownDetroit
“Organization that supports the physical maintenance and revitalization of the Midtown Detroit neighborhood, while working to enhance public awareness, appreciation and use of the district”
Apply now for the #Dlectricity Open Call. Deadline: March 31. http://t.co/m1oxvVWHMG pic.twitter.com/eq1JZWWwm2
— Midtown Detroit, Inc (@MidtownDetroit) February 5, 2014
24) @DDPDetroit
“Downtown Detroit Partnership is a private/public partnership of corporate and civic leaders that supports, advocates and develops programs and initiatives”
This is a pretty cool way to look at #Detroit – Loveland created a map to show the age of buildings. http://t.co/V8Ooh3RpIi
— DDP (@DDPDetroit) February 18, 2014
25) @HealthyDET
“Healthy Detroit strives to provide every resident with the education, resources, and empowerment they need to live healthy lives”
We love finding new businesses promoting health and wellness in the city! Check out our friends at Detroit… http://t.co/g4N0POTNXD
— Healthy Detroit (@HealthyDET) February 25, 2014
26) @Hour_Detroit
“Metropolitan Detroit’s Monthly Magazine”
@waynestate's The Art of Fashion event to be held at #NeimanMarcus at Somerset 2/26. Tickets: http://t.co/F0TnIVay1V pic.twitter.com/gVaY1xa42W
— Hour_Detroit (@Hour_Detroit) February 13, 2014
27) @PositiveDetroit
“Positive Detroit’s sole mission is to highlight the nice things people say about Detroit”
Why Businesses Are Investing in #Detroit http://t.co/B1Dv8Bk7Kt
— Positive Detroit (@PositiveDetroit) February 26, 2014
28) @YNPNDetroit
“Providing professional development and networking for the next generation of nonprofit leadership in Metro Detroit”
No plans? Don't go home! Join us tonight to learn from some of Detroit's top talent about the value of mentorship! http://t.co/uqt30BbtWf
— YNPN Detroit (@YNPNDetroit) September 24, 2013
BONUS: @ChallengeDet
“Innovative thinkers and doers creating a new model for urban revitalization in Detroit”
Participate in the revitalization efforts for one of the most significant cities in the world! http://t.co/ZNm1P5qe33 pic.twitter.com/Kbl3LEduk6
— Challenge Detroit (@ChallengeDet) February 4, 2014
There are so many organizations doing amazing things in Detroit, and surely we couldn’t fit them all here. Let this be a launch pad for your Detroit-Twitter exploration!
Who are you following? We’d love to hear how you’re plugged into Detroit! Give us a shout out at @ChallengeDet. We look forward to hearing from you!
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