Features

Technology and Innovation

123Net surpasses over 100 employees

Esther GimWednesday, December 6, 2017

According to the company, the "arms race for more bandwidth has driven 123Net to continue hiring to keep pace."

Tracy Teague, a Production Supervisor at Shinola

Can Detroit become a textile manufacturing hub? Industry professionals think so

Kimberly Hayes TaylorWednesday, December 6, 2017

Detroit currently lacks the manufacturing capacity and labor force to support local fashion companies. But many people in the field are determined to change that.

Alex Fluegel and Jalyn Spencer-Harris, founders of Mama Hub Hub

Motherhood is better together: Why two Detroit women started a community to support moms

Melissa AndersWednesday, December 6, 2017

Jalyn Spencer-Harris and Alex Fluegel were disappointed with the lack of resources and a quality support system for moms in Detroit. That's why they founded Detroit Mama Hub.

Community Development

Clinton River Trail adds 4.5 miles of recreational trailways through Pontiac

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 30, 2017

The 4.5 miles of an abandoned rail line was made possible thanks to a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant.

Entrepreneurship

Rochester Hills couple builds gourmet catnip company from scratch

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 30, 2017

It all started with wild catnip growing in the garden.

Economic Development

Multinational automotive company invests $22.3M in Oakland County facilities, creates 105 jobs

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 30, 2017

Mahindra Automotive North America Manufacturing is expanding in both the cities of Pontiac and Auburn Hills.

Economic Development

Brose expansion to add 300 jobs

Esther GimWednesday, November 29, 2017

Brose, a subsidiary of Brose in Germany, will be investing $105 million locally over the next five years in their Auburn Hills headquarters and also a manufacturing plant in New Boston.

Economic Development

Oakland County cities, townships recognized for entrepreneurial climate, job growth

Esther GimWednesday, November 29, 2017

Troy, Rochester Hills, and Huntington Woods; Berkley, Pontiac and Madison Heights are a few cities designated as four-star

Community Development

Utica wants to be 'your downtown.' Here's how they're planning to do it.

Patrick DunnWednesday, November 29, 2017

If you live in western Macomb County, Utica mayor Thom Dionne says his city wants to be "your downtown."

In The News

Arts and Culture

What's your Silverdome story?

Nina Misuraca IgnaczakWednesday, November 29, 2017

After Sunday, the Pontiac Silverdome will be no more. Take a look back at Silverdome history and share your favorite memory from the big dome.

Arts and Culture

Final Girls convenes women filmmakers across metro Detroit for community, collaboration

Nina Misuraca IgnaczakWednesday, November 29, 2017

The film industry is notoriously a “boys club.” With funding from a successful crowdfunding campaign to match a Knights Arts Challenge grant, this group of metro Detroit-area women filmmakers aren't letting that stop them.

Entrepreneurship

Company Folders moves headquarters to Pontiac

Esther GimThursday, November 16, 2017

The company moved into a renovated 7,500-square-foot historic building at 22 W. Huron St. in Pontiac.

Community Development

New visitor center and administrative building break ground at the Edsel and Eleanor Ford estate

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 16, 2017

The Grosse Pointe Shores estate, built in 1927, was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2016.

Technology and Innovation

Troy High School auto lab receives $200K in improvements

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 16, 2017

The money raised was used to gut the old auto lab and parts room, add new shelving and racking and desks for students.

Entrepreneurship

Auburn Hills and Ferndale ahead of the pack in embracing the newest bar sport: Axe-throwing

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 16, 2017

In southeastern Michigan, it's Oakland County leading the charge in this fierce new sport, where a highly-trained Axe-Throwing Coach is always on hand to maintain safety.

The 10 most interesting houses in Detroit

Anthony Lazilote and Aaron MondryWednesday, November 15, 2017

Detroit has its share of stunningly beautiful houses. It also has its share of interesting, unusual, and downright bizarre houses. We sent Anthony Lanzilote to photograph our 10 favorite.

What Michiganders need to know to stay on top of identity theft

David SandsWednesday, November 15, 2017

With news of the breach at credit reporting agency Equifax, we decided to look into the identity theft threats people are facing in Michigan, which state organizations are protecting them, and what they can do to prevent or recover from a hack.

Suffering in silence: How Metro Detroit supports the health of its youngest immigrants and refugees

Claire CharltonWednesday, November 15, 2017

The experience of moving to a foreign country can be traumatic for children, especially those fleeing persecution or war. Metro Detroit organizations are giving immigrant and refugee children tools to heal from traumatic experiences for a better future.

Community Development

Downtown Madison Heights defies expectations

Lish DorsetThursday, November 9, 2017

When you think of downtown Madison Heights, a traditional “Main Street” look and feel may not immediately come to mind. Metromode's Lish Dorset tells us why this gritty, multi-cultural town will surprise you.