Larry Alexander

It showed the national spotlight that Detroit has the wherewithal to pull off a major national event. It also changes read more

It showed the national spotlight that Detroit has the wherewithal to pull off a major national event. It also changes the conversation about Detroit.

We could be on scene and see someone mistreat an animal and we couldn't arrest them.

We could be on scene and see someone mistreat an animal and we couldn't arrest them.

We're talking to a lot of major groups that may not have considered us in the past.

We're talking to a lot of major groups that may not have considered us in the past.

The perception is all we are is smokestacks and empty buildings. It's an opportunity to let the world see what's read more

The perception is all we are is smokestacks and empty buildings. It's an opportunity to let the world see what's happening here.

The mood in Comerica Park, downtown Detroit and around the region during All-Star Week was electrifying, and our residents were read more

The mood in Comerica Park, downtown Detroit and around the region during All-Star Week was electrifying, and our residents were welcoming, happy and proud of metro Detroit as their hometown.