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Feature Story A prescribed burn at Kensington Metropark. Parks and Recreation

Where there's smoke, there may be environmental renewal: How parks use fire to support nature

Patrick DunnMonday, July 7, 2025
Longform Supplemental Science student Madison Taylor with her exhibit on soil samples at a science fair at WAY Academy in Detroit. Parks and Recreation

Metroparks offer year-round hands-on science classes in 2 Detroit schools

Patrick DunnMonday, June 30, 2025
Longform Erik and Israel Nordin of Detroit Design Center created the sculptures for Masons Corner. Community Development

More awards for Downtown Farmington as it turns its attention to the future

MJ GalbraithMonday, June 30, 2025
Development News The Jackson House once provided shelter for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his allies throughout the tumultuous Selma-to-Montgomery marches of 1965. Arts and Culture

Local history projects win grants in Dearborn, Mount Clemens, Rochester, and more

MJ GalbraithThursday, June 26, 2025
Feature Story Huge CNC Machines at Tarus's factory in Sterling Heights. Economic Development

TARUS turns 40 with bold moves and innovation in manufacturing and software

Layla McMurtrieFriday, June 20, 2025
Feature Story Robyn and Melissa Childers, owners of Welcome Home Yoga & Wellness. Economic Development

LGBTQ+ owned businesses in Metro Detroit you should know about

Genevieve FoxThursday, June 12, 2025
Longform Making connections at Dinan Park. Arts and Culture

How local musicians help connect parks and people in downtown Farmington

MJ GalbraithThursday, June 12, 2025
Feature Story Randi Rossario Maples holding her newly launched book "Sis I Get It!" Arts and Culture

Detroit influencer's new book, “Sis, I Get It” explores black girl empowerment and sisterhood

Kahn Santori DavisonThursday, June 12, 2025
Feature Story Shed 5 Flea Bowls Arts and Culture

Shed 5 Flea returns to Eastern Market for its 9th season

Genevieve FoxFriday, May 30, 2025
Development News A Vincent van Gogh reproduction from the DIA in downtown Farmington in 2022. Arts and Culture

These communities have been selected to host DIA masterworks in public spaces

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 29, 2025
Longform Spring has sprung in downtown Farmington. Economic Development

New businesses begin to bloom as spring has sprung in downtown Farmington

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 15, 2025
Feature Story City Café Owner Kyle Dudek poses for a photo outside his New Baltimore restaurant. Entrepreneurship

Little cafe with city charm opens in New Baltimore

Laura FitzgeraldWednesday, May 14, 2025
Feature Story A grand opening celebration for the Community Garden at Nelson Park is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 1. Parks and Recreation

PHOTOS: Take a peek at the Sterling Heights Community Garden ahead of its grand opening

MJ GalbraithThursday, April 24, 2025
Longform Roz Nowosielski picks up trash at Stony Creek Metropark during an Earth Day cleanup event. She walks at the park every day and wanted to help clean it up. Parks and Recreation

Metroparks highlight new and expanded climate initiatives for Earth Day

Patrick DunnTuesday, April 22, 2025
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