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Shariki Bell's apartment in Pontiac. Bell lived in a camper in her friend's driveway from 2006 to 2012 due to a mental health crisis.
Photo: Shariki Bell's apartment in Pontiac. Bell lived in a camper in her friend's driveway from 2006 to 2012 due to a mental health crisis. Steve Koss

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Feature Story 2020 DAYUM summer interns. Healthy Communities

Metro Detroit youth advocate for mental health, uplift one another amid isolation

Sarah WilliamsMonday, March 8, 2021
Despite hardship, many young people across the region are rising to offer one another peer support and to advocate for their own well-being.
Longform The B2B Trail between Dexter and Hudson Mills Metropark. Community Development

"Everyone seems to agree on this": Southeast Michigan comes together to plan connected trails system

Patrick DunnThursday, March 4, 2021
Stakeholders have adopted a more regional approach, thinking in terms of projects that build trail connections not just within a single county but across Southeast Michigan.  
Development News A section of the Lower Rouge Greenway in Canton Twp. Transportation

New upgrades coming to Wayne County's Lower Rouge Greenway include kayak launches, trail heads

David SandsThursday, March 4, 2021
Wayne County's Lower Rouge Greenway is growing and improving. Here's what to expect next from the regional trail.
Development News Linear Park will transform the south side of Nine Mile between Scotia and Rosewood in Oak Park. Community Development

Oak Park seeks to build ‘Linear Park’ along Nine Mile Road

MJ GalbraithThursday, March 4, 2021
“The Nine Mile Road Linear Park will make a significant contribution to transforming this vital Oak Park corridor into an economic and cultural asset,” says Oak Park Mayor Marian McClellan.
Innovation News Jeff Ebaugh, second place, Sterling Heights Arts and Culture

Nature center gets digital to connect residents, celebrate photography, during COVID-19

Kate RoffThursday, March 4, 2021
A walk-by gallery at the Sterling Heights Nature Center proved an innovative way to connect residents with nature, and each other, this year during COVID-19 restrictions.  
Innovation News Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor joined a live Zoom session to share a "day in his life" with teen residents. Community Development

Youth group launches a 'Day in the Life' series to connect teens with civic leaders

Kate RoffThursday, March 4, 2021
Teenagers in Sterling Heights are getting civically active in a virtual series that connects them with city leaders, to ask questions and learn about roles in the city's government. 
Feature Story Blossom Heath in 1929. Arts and Culture

Looking Back: St. Clair Shores may not be an old city, but it honors its past

Brianne TurczynskiWednesday, March 3, 2021
The city is unique in that it budgets for city historic markers every year.
Feature Story ederique-goudia Arts and Culture

24 hours in Detroit with chef Ederique Goudia

Ashley Zlatopolsky and Dorothy HernandezTuesday, March 2, 2021

An expert in food, music, and culture with more than 20 years of restaurant industry experience, Goudia highlights her favorite local spots on the east side. Here’s how Goudia would spend a perfect day in the city she now calls home.

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5 Detroit sites recognized for role in civil rights movement, added to National Register of Places

Model DMonday, March 1, 2021
Source: Michigan Economic Development Corporation

The sites are: Birwood Wall; New Bethel Baptist Church; Rosa L. and Raymond Parks Flat; Shrine of the Black Madonna of the Pan African Orthodox Christian Church; and WGPR-TV Studio.

Feature Story Canoeing on the Clinton River in Clinton Township. Arts and Culture

Macomb Parks & Trails: 3 Macomb County park systems that'll make you wish you were outside right now

David SandsThursday, February 25, 2021
These three local Macomb County parks systems offer unique attractions that really help them stand out.
Development News A grand opening to celebrate the new restaurant is scheduled for Tuesday, March 2. Entrepreneurship

New Mexican restaurant to celebrate grand opening in downtown Farmington

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 25, 2021
“Masa was created for our love of tacos and our love of Farmington. We’ve been wanting to open a quick-casual restaurant for Farmington, the area, and even ourselves,” says co-owner David Azar.
Partner Content Girl Scouts showcase the varieties of cookies available for purchase. Healthy Communities

Girl Scout Cookie Sales UnderwayCookies Available for Purchase from Local Girl Scouts

Jane SimonsTuesday, February 23, 2021
This is the first in a series of monthly features about the leadership and life skills girls are learning as members of Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan.
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Michigan youth uses online ballet classes to increase diversity, accessibility

Kate RoffThursday, February 18, 2021
When COVID-19 forced her to hit pause, junior student SoEun Park saw an opportunity to work on her dream to help increase diversity in classical ballet, so she launched free online classes to meet a need for young dancers in her community.
Feature Story “I want Apothecary to do coffee and to do coffee extremely well. I’m keeping my focus on coffee. Just focus on one thing and do it extremely well,” Miguel Williams says. Entrepreneurship

Miguel Williams grew up in downtown Farmington. Now he’s opening a coffee shop there

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 18, 2021
Owner-operator Miguel Williams expects a summer opening for Apothecary Espresso & Coffee. It’s an aggressive timeline, he says, but one buoyed by his confidence in the concept and the community.
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Sterling Heights to set up drive-thru vaccination center at Lakeside Circle, preparing for Phase II

Kate RoffThursday, February 18, 2021
Lakeside Circle will host a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination center, after the city of Sterling Heights approved the conversion of a former Sears service center this week, in preparation for Michigan's Phase II of the vaccine roll-out. 
Development News “I wasn’t a big reader but I want my kids to be,” says Monica Papasian. “Knowledge is power.” Community Development

The ‘Little Free Anti-Racist Library’ continues to grow and evolve in Warren

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 18, 2021
“I just look at the innocence of my 6-year-old who cannot even fathom racism. For the kids, it’s a great time to reach them and educate them, to help them understand that these biases people have are something that’s learned over time,” Monica Papasian says.
Development News DEIpanels Community Development

Talking equity, inclusion, and entrepreneurship in East Downtown Dearborn — and online

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 18, 2021
“These panels are a way to engage our business owners, residents, and visitors, to get everyone engaged in the process of improving the city,” says Julia Kapilango, EDDDA board chairperson.
Development News M Cantina in East Dearborn. Photo by David Lewinski. Entrepreneurship

New COVID-19 relief grants available to Dearborn small businesses

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 18, 2021
“Our small businesses are a vital part of our community,” Mayor O’Reilly says. “These grants will provide welcome relief.”
Feature Story Harper Woods High School teacher Cristina Agnello has been teaching social studies classes remotely since the start of the school year. Kids and Education

The myth of lost learning: A Harper Woods teacher reflects on the pros and cons of virtual teaching

Mary Anne BrushWednesday, February 17, 2021
Whatever the debate is during the challenges of COVID-19, Cristina Agnello finds herself paraphrasing the adage: You can’t unlock new doors with old keys.
Feature Story The Greenhouse, a marijuana dispensary in Walled Lake.

Cannabis in Metro Detroit: How the marijuana industry is taking root in the suburbs

David SandsTuesday, February 16, 2021
The legalization of recreational marijuana in Michigan three years ago created room for the industry to grow in the Great Lakes State, but there have been struggles and challenges at the local level for businesses in Metro Detroit.
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