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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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Reclaiming the Rouge River in Dearborn

Jessica StrachanThursday, August 24, 2017
A look at how Dearborn’s waterway went from a dumping ground to a cultural centerpiece
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Dearborn opens new dog park

Jessica StrachanThursday, August 24, 2017
The dog days of summer are here in Dearborn.
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Gonna need more thread: Downtown Pontiac sewing factory expands to bigger building

MJ GalbraithThursday, August 24, 2017
The 5,000 sq. ft. space at 67 N. Saginaw St. affords Detroit Sewn the ability to better meet the sewing and production needs of the region.
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Downtown Farmington continues a 'slow and steady' revitalization

Patrick DunnThursday, August 17, 2017
If you haven't been to downtown Farmington in a few years, here's why you might want to visit.
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3 ways to meet your neighbors in Dearborn this month

Jessica StrachanThursday, August 17, 2017
Dog lovers, antique collectors, and foodies: Don’t miss these chances to connect with the community before August ends.
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Farmington Hills manufacturer teams with OU to turn water into electricity

MJ GalbraithThursday, August 17, 2017
'And the amazing thing is, the damn thing works.'
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Southfield seeks to introduce LTU students and families to the city with Experience Evergreen

MJ GalbraithThursday, August 17, 2017
More than two dozen participating businesses on Evergreen and within the city center will offer special promotions and discounts to woo customers.
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Business full-speed ahead at Dearborn’s new Ford’s Garage restaurant

Jessica StrachanThursday, August 17, 2017
From the food to the bathroom decor, this place is not to be missed.
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10 places to swim in Metro Detroit before summer ends

Allison Torres BurtkaThursday, August 10, 2017
Before summer winds down, why not look beyond the pool and take a refreshing dip in one of the many natural bodies of water you can enjoy in metro Detroit?
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All-Stars day gives special meaning to Dearborn Homecoming

Jessica StrachanThursday, August 10, 2017
Everyone shines, regardless of ability, at Dearborn's Special All-Stars Day.
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What’s drawing people into Dearborn?

Jessica StrachanThursday, August 10, 2017
Three stories of people who have come to call Dearborn home.
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First Macomb County building to receive PACE financing to become energy (and financially) efficient

MJ GalbraithThursday, August 10, 2017
Construction will begin later this month on the Garfield Metro Building, a 20,000 sq. ft. medical office building owned by the Peleman family.
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Ferndale-based barber shop and grooming company expands with new Detroit location

MJ GalbraithThursday, August 10, 2017
With their first barber shop having opened in Ferndale in 2016, the company has since opened a second location in Detroit's Corktown neighborhood.
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Oakland County’s One Stop Ready program builds bridges between city officials and developers

Micah WalkerThursday, August 3, 2017
An award-winning program is cultivating the conversation.
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On the Ground journalism project launches in Dearborn

Jessica StrachanThursday, August 3, 2017
Join in, Dearborn, it’s time for some storytelling.
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Can the suburbs compete with Detroit's food scene?

Nicole RupersburgThursday, August 3, 2017
There's lots happening in Detroit these days when it comes to food. But don't count the suburbs out—there are plenty of gems if you know where to look.
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International Wildlife Refuge and downtown Wayne the subject of two new placemaking projects

MJ GalbraithThursday, August 3, 2017
The crowdfunding campaigns have until Aug. 31 to raise funds.
Development News DROUGHT juices.

DROUGHT juice opens Ann Arbor location after years of planning

Wednesday, August 2, 2017
The raw juice chain's owners intended to open their second location in Ann Arbor after launching in Plymouth, but logistics kept them closer to Detroit until just recently.
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Dog Days of Summer: Here's how to spend a day with your pooch in Metro Detroit

Allison Torres BurtkaThursday, July 27, 2017
You don't have to leave Fido at home to spend a day out this summer. 
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Dearborn prepares for 38th annual Homecoming Festival, new events added to old favorites

MJ GalbraithThursday, July 27, 2017
Between 125,000 to 150,000 people are expected to attend this year's event, which takes place Aug. 4th through the 6th at Ford Field Park.
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