Oak Park is reaching new heights with event hub construction Read Article

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How local musicians help connect parks and people in downtown Farmington Read Article

What the Friends of the Rouge are doing to fight water pollution and connect communities Read Article

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Living on couches, in hotels, or in cars, many in Oakland County experience "hidden" homelessness Read Article

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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Organization offers lifelong educational programming opportunities in Rochester area

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 25, 2018
It's never too late to learn. 
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Metro Detroit cities prepare for autonomous vehicles with smart infrastructure

Melissa AndersWednesday, January 24, 2018
Connected and autonomous vehicles require intelligent infrastructure for maximum efficiency. As metro Detroit advances intelligent vehicles from test environments to roads, towns and cities are planning for the many changes ahead.
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Wagner Place and beyond: A guide to Dearborn’s transformational developments in 2018

Elizabeth ClarkWednesday, January 24, 2018
From halal fusion eateries to bike share to new streetscaping to new housing, 2018 will bring plenty of good things to Dearborn.  
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Early childhood advocates to screen documentary on childhood trauma and resilience

Nina Misuraca IgnaczakWednesday, January 24, 2018
Everyone has a part to play in helping children build resiliency.
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Metromode launches Facebook Group for metro Detroit's inner-ring suburbs

Nina Misuraca IgnaczakWednesday, January 24, 2018
Do you live in, work in, or admire metro Detroit's inner-ring suburbs? Join the conversation in Metromode's new Facebook Group devoted to discussing what's happening in the close-in burbs.
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New, faster bus routes for metro Detroit unveiled

Thursday, January 18, 2018
Dubbed FAST, metro Detroit's regional transit system recently released plans for a new express system to get citizens to their destinations faster than the typical bus route.
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Retro-themed club Boogie Fever Cafe and Disco to celebrate grand re-opening in Ferndale

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 18, 2018
What's old is new again. Or is it: what's new is old again. Either way, Boogie Fever Cafe and Disco, that venerable retro-themed dance club in downtown Ferndale, is making a comeback.
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Mind-body connections: How Michigan experts treat childhood obesity by supporting mental health

Claire CharltonWednesday, January 17, 2018
Obesity stems from the combination of too many calories eaten and too few burned, right? Not always. Michigan experts are realizing that for some children, tackling obesity means supporting strong mental health.
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Building minds: How Detroit grows mobility talent

Claire CharltonWednesday, January 17, 2018
Mining talent for the ever-evolving mobility industry isn't as simple as recruiting traditional automotive engineers. Michigan’s K-12 schools, colleges, and universities are responding to educate highly skilled, flexible workers.
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Hipster history: Unpacking the stories of metro Detroit's legendary cultural scenes

Patrick DunnWednesday, January 17, 2018
In an effort to savor the stories of our rich cultural past, but also to better understand our area today, we dug into the history of the vibrant scenes in Paradise Valley, the Cass Corridor, Ann Arbor, and Palmer Park.
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Future of Dearborn: The voice of millennials

Veronica JohnsonWednesday, January 17, 2018
A panel discussion will feature young entrepreneurs and creative minds talking about what opportunities they see for Dearborn, and how to continue to attract and retain the next generation. Here's a sneak preview.
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Growing the burbs: Top development stories to watch in Metro Detroit in 2018

MJ GalbraithWednesday, January 17, 2018
Here are several of the big projects and grand openings we're most looking forward to in 2018.
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Michigan start-up marries urban planning with aerial drone technology, advances in NY-based contest

MJ GalbraithWednesday, January 17, 2018
These metro Detroit urban planners are using drone technology to innovate a new approach to planning for parking.
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Michigan-sourced butcher shop expands operations in Ferndale

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 11, 2018
With a planned 2,500 sq. ft. expansion on the table, this purveyor of Michigan-sourced meats hopes to further its cause of supporting the state's small and independent farmers.
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New online publication to highlight Southeast Michigan’s mobility assets and leadership

Issue Media GroupWednesday, January 10, 2018
Metromode's parent company Issue Media Group is partnering with the Detroit Regional Chamber to chronicle the region's leadership in the next phase of mobility and autonomous vehicle technology development.
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Not-so-sleepy: Downtown Lake Orion ups its game with music venue, eateries

Kate RoffTuesday, January 9, 2018
From sleepy resort destination to four-season town with a legitimate claim on nightlife, downtown Lake Orion has reinvented itself. Metromode's Kate Wanderoff tells us how.
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Metromode and Model D are looking for your story of entrepreneurial success

Model DTuesday, January 9, 2018
Startup Story Night will return for the second year in February and we're looking for storytellers for the theme "Love What You Do."
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Here's what Metromode’s contributors are looking forward to in 2018

MetromodeTuesday, January 9, 2018
We asked our writers and photographers to tell us what excites them the most about the region and what they are watching in 2018.
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Fueled by community input, foundations unveil comprehensive early childhood education initiative

Margo DalalMonday, January 8, 2018
Two major foundations announced their newest initiative, Hope Starts Here, to address the dire need for quality early education in Detroit through an initial $50 million commitment. 
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Flagstar Bank launches 'Big Ideas' small business investment in Pontiac with 11 grants

Nina Misuraca IgnaczakMonday, January 8, 2018
Eleven small businesses in Pontiac are the recipients of Flagstar Bank’s first round of business investment grants and loans, totaling $125,000 in grants and a $35,000 loan.
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