{"id":1253,"date":"2014-02-26T13:40:25","date_gmt":"2014-02-26T19:40:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.challenge.dev2.formbox.biz\/blog\/?p=1253"},"modified":"2014-02-26T13:40:25","modified_gmt":"2014-02-26T19:40:25","slug":"28-twitter-handles-every-detroiter-should-follow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/challengedetroit.builtrare.com\/blog\/28-twitter-handles-every-detroiter-should-follow\/","title":{"rendered":"28 Twitter Handles Every Detroiter Should Follow"},"content":{"rendered":"

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?<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019ve assembled a list to help answer that question with accounts we feel provide the most relevant coverage of Detroit\u2019s resurgence. Here we go!<\/p>\n

SEE ALSO: 5 Reasons You Should Apply to be a Challenge Detroit Fellow<\/a><\/b>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

1) @DhiveDetroit<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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Calling all innovators! @ChallengeDet<\/a> is accepting applications for its next cohort of 30 fellows. Apply by 3\/9: http:\/\/t.co\/LWdKsflr50<\/a><\/p>\n

— D:hive (@DhiveDetroit) February 25, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u00a02)\u00a0@OpportunityDET<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

You have probably seen the signature \u201cOpportunity Detroit\u201d branding all over downtown. An initiative of the Quicken Loans family of companies, their mission is to showcase Detroit\u2019s urban environment by attracting businesses, residents, and visitors. They highlight opportunities for people to Live, Work, and Play in Detroit.<\/p>\n

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Challenge Detroit is offering paid fellowships for young people looking to work in #Detroit<\/a>. http:\/\/t.co\/h9WXqgl6jx<\/a><\/p>\n

— Opportunity Detroit (@OpportunityDET) February 20, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

3) @DetroitNews<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cDetroit\u2019s best source for news and information\u201d<\/p>\n

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Meryl Davis, Charlie White preparing for 'Stars on Ice' tour #Sochi2014<\/a> http:\/\/t.co\/EmMATBdmfx<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/kRCfNWaYyA<\/a><\/p>\n

— The Detroit News (@detroitnews) February 26, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u00a04)\u00a0@Freep<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThe home page of Detroit, Michigan with in depth and updated Detroit local news\u201d<\/p>\n

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Home prices in metro Detroit ended 2013 up 16% from a year ago http:\/\/t.co\/99R0CXa0QQ<\/a><\/p>\n

— Detroit Free Press (@freep) February 25, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u00a05)\u00a0@CrainsDetroit<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThe business news and information source for Detroit and Southeast Michigan”<\/p>\n

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How can President Obama help Detroit? 'You will have to watch my state of the city tomorrow night,' Duggan says. #crainsnewsmaker<\/a><\/p>\n

— Crain's Detroit Biz (@crainsdetroit) February 25, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

6) @CurbedDetroit<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

“Detroit real estate and neighborhood news blog with witty and insightful coverage of the City\u2019s urban center”<\/p>\n

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For all the things Detroit did construct, the city is littered with unrealized designs and unfinished masterpieces. http:\/\/t.co\/Vm2dYT4Np1<\/a><\/p>\n

— Curbed Detroit (@CurbedDetroit) February 26, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

7) @EasternMarket<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

“America\u2019s oldest continuously operating market district”<\/p>\n

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Bargains! Deals! We love Saturday! #shoplocal<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/CDuCs4dQVd<\/a><\/p>\n

— Eastern Market (@EasternMarket) January 25, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

8) @MLiveDetroit<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cDetroit news, business and entertainment\u201d<\/p>\n

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Michigan's snowfall so far this winter: One Lower Peninsula city nearing 20 feet of snow http:\/\/t.co\/r2Fn9x1p4U<\/a><\/p>\n

— MLive (@MLive) February 24, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u00a09)\u00a0@DeadlineDetroit<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cAn online daily publication covering the Motor City and Southeast Michigan\u201d<\/p>\n

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Detroit Lions Help Give Livernois Avenue a Facelift \u00a0\u2013\u00a0 Deadline Detroit: http:\/\/t.co\/DoFpgNDslK<\/a><\/p>\n

— Deadline Detroit (@DeadlineDetroit) February 25, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u00a010)\u00a0@metrotimes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cDetroit\u2019s Weekly Alternative\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Icemen Cometh: Tales from the U.S. Coast Guard on frozen Great Lakes http:\/\/t.co\/sCwb4pwWJ3<\/a> @SceneSallard<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/x8RhcFQlOT<\/a><\/p>\n

— Detroit Metro Times (@metrotimes) February 26, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u00a011)\u00a0@iamyoungdetroit<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

“Empowering young entrepreneurs to launch businesses and mobilize citizens everywhere to champion them”<\/p>\n

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Be the CHANGE you want to see in #Detroit<\/a>! Literally. Launch a @IAmYoungDetroit<\/a> Micro-Grant using your spare change. http:\/\/t.co\/EJwcVivTqs<\/a><\/p>\n

— I Am Young Detroit (@iamyoungdetroit) February 26, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

12) @After5Detroit<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cPremiere website for where to go, what to do, and how to find it all throughout Metro Detroit.\u201d<\/p>\n

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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<\/a><\/p>\n

— After 5 Detroit (@After5Detroit) February 26, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

13)\u00a0@UIXDetroit<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cMovement of innovators leading impact in Detroit\u201d<\/p>\n

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Happy Monday, urban innovators. What are your thoughts on "trickle-down urbanism"? Join Tom Sugrue and John… http:\/\/t.co\/QQuxFJuGKT<\/a><\/p>\n

— UIX Detroit (@UIXDetroit) February 24, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

14)\u00a0@PureDetroit313<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

“The original local culture shop and authentic Detroit apparel store”<\/p>\n

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Spring shopping at @EasternMarket<\/a> can't come soon enough pic.twitter.com\/tSSC8rwyR7<\/a><\/p>\n

— Pure Detroit (@PureDetroit313) February 26, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

15)\u00a0@DetroitYP<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

“Dedicated to making Detroit a better place and developing the regions next generation of leaders”<\/p>\n

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DYP Upcoming events. See you there! http:\/\/t.co\/4txmiA0rXo<\/a><\/p>\n

— Detroit Young Pros (@DetroitYP) January 10, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

16)\u00a0@DetroitUnspun<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cNews and information about the transformation of the Detroit region\u201d<\/p>\n

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Mayor Duggan takes the stage at @crainsdetroit<\/a> Newsmakers pic.twitter.com\/yt8QzR3b1B<\/a><\/p>\n

— Detroit News Hub (@DetroitUnspun) February 25, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

17)\u00a0@DetroitSOUP<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

“Micro granting dinner funding creative entrepreneurial projects in Detroit”<\/p>\n

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Our next SOUP is Sunday March 2! Deadline for applications for our youth entrpreneurs is Sunday! https:\/\/t.co\/w3tBfkbOHo<\/a><\/p>\n

— Detroit SOUP (@DetroitSOUP) February 21, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

18) @modeld<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cSharing the love for Detroit through all media forms\u201d<\/p>\n

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"#DFC<\/a> is the starting point for advancing the transformation of Detroit" pic.twitter.com\/CLmhO0FB0q<\/a><\/p>\n

— Model D (@modeld) February 20, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

19) @VisitDetroit<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cSource for metro Detroit news, events, things to do, special deals\u201d<\/p>\n

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11 Things You Didn't Know About #Detroit<\/a> http:\/\/t.co\/vkxia1EDO2<\/a> #ttot<\/a> #travel<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/eQkIvwWJbG<\/a><\/p>\n

— Visit Detroit (@VisitDetroit) February 26, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

20) @EatingDetroit<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

“Detroit’s least-influential food writer! Micro-reviews of outstanding food around #Detroit and #Michigan”<\/p>\n

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Dip Into Sweet Claw Meat of Crab Baked in a Sauce of Zesty Fontina and Nutty Parmesan @WoodbridgePub<\/a> http:\/\/t.co\/9LxFQ7cun6<\/a><\/p>\n

— EatingDetroit (@EatingDetroit) February 21, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

21) @DetroitDevelops<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

“News and tidbits about things happening in the city of Detroit and the suburbs”<\/p>\n

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Automation Alley and Oakland U launch business incubator http:\/\/t.co\/yDkgXmIREG<\/a><\/p>\n

— Good things Detroit (@detroitdevelops) February 20, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

22) @DetroitRvrfrnt<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

“Public-private partnership with the mission of developing public access on the Detroit International riverfront”<\/p>\n

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Detroit River ArtScape app. has been extended until 3\/21! Apply today to display your art on the #Detroitriverfront<\/a> http:\/\/t.co\/YwoZeOvEJk<\/a><\/p>\n

— Detroit Riverfront (@DetroitRvrfrnt) February 26, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

23) @MidtownDetroit<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

“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”<\/p>\n

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Apply now for the #Dlectricity<\/a> Open Call. Deadline: March 31. http:\/\/t.co\/m1oxvVWHMG<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/eq1JZWWwm2<\/a><\/p>\n

— Midtown Detroit, Inc (@MidtownDetroit) February 5, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

24) @DDPDetroit<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

“Downtown Detroit Partnership is a private\/public partnership of corporate and civic leaders that supports, advocates and develops programs and initiatives”<\/p>\n

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This is a pretty cool way to look at #Detroit<\/a> – Loveland created a map to show the age of buildings. http:\/\/t.co\/V8Ooh3RpIi<\/a><\/p>\n

— DDP (@DDPDetroit) February 18, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

25) @HealthyDET<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

“Healthy Detroit strives to provide every resident with the education, resources, and empowerment they need to live healthy lives”<\/p>\n

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We love finding new businesses promoting health and wellness in the city! Check out our friends at Detroit… http:\/\/t.co\/g4N0POTNXD<\/a><\/p>\n

— Healthy Detroit (@HealthyDET) February 25, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

26) @Hour_Detroit<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

“Metropolitan Detroit\u2019s Monthly Magazine”<\/p>\n

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@waynestate<\/a>'s The Art of Fashion event to be held at #NeimanMarcus<\/a> at Somerset 2\/26. Tickets: http:\/\/t.co\/F0TnIVay1V<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/gVaY1xa42W<\/a><\/p>\n

— Hour_Detroit (@Hour_Detroit) February 13, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

27) @PositiveDetroit<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

“Positive Detroit\u2019s sole mission is to highlight the nice things people say about Detroit”<\/p>\n

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Why Businesses Are Investing in #Detroit<\/a> http:\/\/t.co\/B1Dv8Bk7Kt<\/a><\/p>\n

— Positive Detroit (@PositiveDetroit) February 26, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

28) @YNPNDetroit<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

“Providing professional development and networking for the next generation of nonprofit leadership in Metro Detroit”<\/p>\n

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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<\/a><\/p>\n

— YNPN Detroit (@YNPNDetroit) September 24, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

BONUS: @ChallengeDet<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

“Innovative thinkers and doers creating a new model for urban revitalization in Detroit”<\/p>\n

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Participate in the revitalization efforts for one of the most significant cities in the world! http:\/\/t.co\/ZNm1P5qe33<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Kbl3LEduk6<\/a><\/p>\n

— Challenge Detroit (@ChallengeDet) February 4, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

There are so many organizations doing amazing things in Detroit, and surely we couldn\u2019t fit them all here. Let this be a launch pad for your Detroit-Twitter exploration!<\/p>\n

Who are you following? We\u2019d love to hear how you\u2019re plugged into Detroit! Give us a shout out at @ChallengeDet<\/a>. We look forward to hearing from you!<\/span><\/p>\n

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