The National Summit, a three-day event at the Marriott Renaissance Center is billed as “a gathering to define America’s future,” and aims to create consensus recommendations for increasing the country’s competitiveness in the areas of technology, energy, environment and manufacturing.

Spectators can line up on both sides of the U.S.-Canadian border to enjoy the 2nd Red Bull Air Race to take place along the river and the only one in North America.

Gary Stern, left, and his brother Mark, stand near old newspapers after announcing their plan to launch a newspaper in Detroit.