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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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Jolly Pumpkin partners with Bastone for a new brewery in downtown Royal Oak

MJ GalbraithThursday, July 27, 2017
To mark the partnership, the brewmasters have created Co-Operation Ale.
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Milford taps potential as western Oakland County's downtown

Patrick DunnThursday, July 20, 2017
Milford is growing from a sleepy town to a quasi-urban hub. Patrick Dunn tells us how in our latest edition of CIty Dive, where we tell the stories of metro Detroit's changing communities.
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Dearborn Dog Park nears opening date, now accepting sponsors

MJ GalbraithThursday, July 20, 2017
You can't keep a good dog (park) down.
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Bike lanes, pedestrian improvements, a pavilion and more coming to downtown Roseville

MJ GalbraithThursday, July 20, 2017
The city of Roseville is looking to re-invent itself.
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TONIGHT: Join Model D for the next High Growth Happy Hour on "Failure"

Model DWednesday, July 19, 2017
Join Metromode's sister pub Model D and the New Economy Initiative in a High Growth Happy Hour speaker event at TechTown Detroit on July 27.
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Dearborn police chief on fighting crime in a diverse city

Nina Misuraca IgnaczakThursday, July 13, 2017
Chief Ronald Haddad gives us a peek under the hood of a big-city police department.
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Vidlings and Tapeheads festival brings alternative, unconventional indie films to Hamtramck

Micah WalkerThursday, July 13, 2017
No topic was off limits at the Vidlings and Tapeheads Film Festival.
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Q&A with Ferndale's food truck park and boozery, Detroit Fleat

MJ GalbraithThursday, July 13, 2017
A self-described "food truck park and boozery," Detroit Fleat looks to bridges the gap between traditional restaurants and food trucks.
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Ferndale’s SheHive offers new model of support for today’s intrepid women

Melinda ClynesWednesday, July 12, 2017
Old boys’ clubs beware! There's a new club in town—and it's all about the ladies.
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How green spaces enrich Dearborn’s urban fabric

Allison Torres BurtkaThursday, June 29, 2017
When you think of Dearborn, nature might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But you'd be surprised at how much greenery exists in this urban community.
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More Metro Detroit colleges and universities embrace community leadership

David SandsThursday, June 29, 2017
Is community leadership something folks are born with or can it be taught? More area colleges and universities are betting that it can--and they're basing their curriculums on it.
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The Front Porch brings unique music concept to Ferndale

Micah WalkerThursday, June 29, 2017
Music rang out on the front porches of Ferndale this past weekend. Here's how it went down.
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Ford's Garage nears opening date

MJ GalbraithThursday, June 29, 2017
The restaurant, an ode to all things Ford automobile and Americana, is set to open July 5 in West Dearborn.
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Start-up update: Ferndale's Logicdrop announces new platform success

MJ GalbraithThursday, June 29, 2017
A partnership with automotive technology company Novation Analytics has resulted in groundbreaking vehicle simulation software.
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5 of the best running routes in Metro Detroit

Jessica LoriaWednesday, June 28, 2017
Looking for great places to run outside this summer? We've got you covered.
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How good teachers are making a difference in Metro Detroit's multiethnic classrooms

Muna DanishWednesday, June 28, 2017
American students are more racially and ethnically diverse than ever before. Thats why teachers in multiethnic communities are responding by developing more inclusive curriculums.
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Dearborn Public Schools: State’s third-largest district still growing

Diane Gale AndreassiThursday, June 22, 2017
Dearborn Public Schools is an anomaly in terms of enrollment growth in Michigan. How is it serving its large, diverse population?
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5 places to find authentic Latin American cuisine in metro Detroit

Melinda ClynesThursday, June 22, 2017
Pupusas, chicarones, pastelitos anyone? Pull up a chair at metro Detroit’s Guatemalan, Honduran and Salvadorean restaurants.
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Confectionary sets up shop in downtown Wyandotte

MJ GalbraithThursday, June 22, 2017
A soft opening is expected the weekend of June 30th.
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New pocket park in Pontiac to feature playground equipment, picnic area, fruit orchard

MJ GalbraithThursday, June 22, 2017
Three lots will now be transformed from vacant parcels into community assets.
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