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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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Residents and businesses work together in Dearborn's Eastborn neighborhood

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 25, 2017
In a changing neighborhood, one thing is constant: Neighbors who care.
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Dearborn plots a transportation transformation

Patrick DunnThursday, May 18, 2017
Walk-friendly, bike-friendly, all modes of transportation are being considered.
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Two St. Clair Shores businesses combine to take over old Harper Sports building in downtown SCS

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 18, 2017
"Three floors of opportunity" will soon be filled with flowers, organic goods and more.
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Master plan for downtown Clawson recognized on national level, receives APA award

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 18, 2017
The plan promotes simple things like better lighting and public seating to get people circulating through downtown city sidewalks.
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My Pontiac Story: Karen Jorgensen of Pontiac's Little Art Theatre

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 18, 2017
Pontiac is "going forward, nobody's looking back" according to PLAT's Karen Jorgensen.
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Downtown Dearborn record store successfully weathers changing music patterns for nearly two decades

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 18, 2017
It's love for music—and bull-headedness—that drives Windy Weber and Stormy Records.
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New soul food restaurant in Lincoln Park is rooted in family, pays tribute to mom this Mothers Day

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 11, 2017
This Mothers Day, every mom gets 50 percent off their food at Mrs. Pat's Soul Food.
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My Pontiac Story: Amy McIntyre of City Girls Farm

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 11, 2017
For a family of city people, the McIntyres sure are good at this whole agriculture business.
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Metro Detroit communities embrace archery

Nina Misuraca IgnaczakThursday, May 11, 2017
An archery program may be coming to a park near you, thanks to grants and a growing network of recreational programs.
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Ready for business: Young Entrepreneurs Academy in Dearborn prepares area youth for leadership

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 11, 2017
A good idea is a good idea, no matter the age of the thinker.
Feature Story Ford's Wagner development was first conceptualized by the ULI Larson Leadership program. Community Development

Collaborative real estate development program makes a difference across Metro Detroit

Patrick DunnWednesday, May 10, 2017
Urban Land Institute's unique leadership program brings together diverse viewpoints to study some of the region's most vexing development challenges.
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Undoing the 'catastrophic mistake' of Pontiac's Woodward Loop

Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Some think of it as a noose around the neck of Pontiac. Most agree it's got to go. Metromode's Patrick Dunn tells us how that might happen.
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VOICES: A detailed guide to the 498 Woodward RefleX Bus

David GiffordWednesday, May 10, 2017
Where can you go on the RefleX bus' Woodward route? Guest contributor David Gifford clues us in.
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Pontiac neighbors seek new beginning for General Motors historic district

David SandsThursday, May 4, 2017
Built for autoworkers in the early 1920s, the General Motors Modern Housing neighborhood slid into obsolescence and disrepair. Now community organizers are intent on bringing it back.
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Oakland County Treasurer Andy Meisner on Pontiac's future

Nina Misuraca IgnaczakThursday, May 4, 2017
Pontiac's "fragile momentum" can be sustained with some smart planning and investment, according to Meisner.
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Open City on the Ground: Building Pontiac Together

Christian Marcillo Thursday, May 4, 2017
Join Open City on the road in Pontiac, where a select panel of speakers will discuss a relevant small business topic, followed by casual networking.
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It's a party: Green Brain Comics goes all out for Free Comic Book Day

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 4, 2017
In addition to free comics, Green Brain will have door prizes, grab bag giveaways, and free art prints.
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Sixth graduating class of Henry Ford Early College exit with two debt-free diplomas, ready for work

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 4, 2017
Officials credit Dearborn's early college programs as contributing to the district's rise in graduation rates.
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My Pontiac Story: Sonia Acosta of Centro Multicultural La Familia

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 4, 2017
From a small town in northeastern Mexico all the way to Pontiac, Michigan, Sonia Acosta has worked to improve the lives of others.
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Royal Oak man launches crusade to save Highland Park's McGregor Library from decay

Melinda ClynesThursday, May 4, 2017
The project envisions community workshops, building tours, and a wedding venue.
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