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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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Cops and coffee shops: Here's your chance to meet Dearborn's police chief

MJ GalbraithThursday, April 27, 2017
Dearborn residents are invited to sip a latte with their police chief.
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Healthy food service opens storefront in downtown Ferndale, to open juice and smoothie bar by summer

MJ GalbraithThursday, April 27, 2017
The Ferndale storefront operates as a pick-up location for the company's pre-portioned meals.
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My Pontiac Story: April Wagner of epiphany glass

MJ GalbraithThursday, April 27, 2017
Pontiac is a 'gem that's about to get a really good cleaning,' glass artist April Wagner tells Metromode.
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Ford, City of Dearborn work together to build millennial talent pipeline

Dorothy HernandezWednesday, April 26, 2017
To succeed in the new "mobility economy" automakers need to retain young, tech-savvy talent. Metromode's Dorothy Hernandez finds out how Ford Motor Company and Dearborn are working together to do just that.
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Pontiac SUN TimeBank pays unexpected dividends

Thursday, April 20, 2017
To get work done and meet neighbors, Pontiac residents are connecting through an 'alternative currency' where every contribution, large and small, holds equal value.
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Get in line: Dearborn music shops gear up for Record Store Day with special releases and sales

MJ GalbraithThursday, April 20, 2017
Now in its tenth year, Record Store Day has helped drum up publicity and interest for independent record stores. 
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Welcome to downtown... Southfield? It's coming

MJ GalbraithThursday, April 20, 2017
What might a downtown in Southfield look like? Think bike share program and High Line-like greenway. Metromode's MJ Galbraith speaks with city planning director Terry Croad.
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My Pontiac Story: Pontiac Policy Council's Autumn Butler

MJ GalbraithThursday, April 20, 2017
After a productive first year of existence, the Pontiac Policy Council is pursuing an even more ambitious second. Metromode talks to co-founder and Executive Director Autumn Butler to find out more.
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Halal shops lead Metro Detroit's gourmet burger trend with fresh, cleaner fare

Serena Maria DanielsWednesday, April 19, 2017
From Dearborn's Famous and Brome to Midtown's new Royale with Cheese, the growing movement to craft delicious burgers with halal meat appeals to Muslims and non-Muslims alike.
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Detroit Soup micro-granting concept coming to Pontiac

Nina Misuraca IgnaczakWednesday, April 19, 2017
Pontiac Soup is now taking project submissions and will launch with its first community dinner on May 20 at Pontiac Creative Arts Center.
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Metro Detroit's DIY network offers many paths to creativity

Lish DorsetThursday, April 13, 2017
There's no shortage of ways to get crafty in Metro Detroit. Local crafting maven Lish Dorset clues us in on ways to embrace our inner makers.
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DNR’s volunteer stewards safeguard Michigan’s natural areas

Allison Torres BurtkaThursday, April 13, 2017
Sometimes nature needs a helping hand. That's where volunteer stewards come in.
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My Pontiac Story: Plain and Fancy Food's Ashleigh Altemann

MJ GalbraithThursday, April 13, 2017
Ashleigh Altemann returned to her hometown of Pontiac and ended up finding a partner in life and business. Here's her story.
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First Capital Fund established to help Michigan's early-stage startups thrive

Thursday, April 13, 2017
Supported by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and New Economy Initiative, the fund's goal is to raise $4.2 million in two years and offer up to $150,000 in capital to early-stage startups. 
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April in Dearborn: Celebrating the arts with a little bit of Martian thrown in for good measure

MJ GalbraithThursday, April 13, 2017
Visitors to Dearborn this month will have multiple opportunities to observe art being made. And as if that weren't enough, they might catch sight of a fast Martian...
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Young entrepreneur develops web platform for learning American Sign Language

MJ GalbraithThursday, April 13, 2017
The platform facilitates one-on-one interaction with a Deaf person
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Intellectual property law firm sees promise in downtown Pontiac

Nina Misuraca IgnaczakThursday, April 6, 2017
Dobrusin Law Firm PC has weathered the storm in downtown Pontiac and is looking forward to being part of the city's resurgence.
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New microbrewery in downtown Oxford ready for grand opening

MJ GalbraithThursday, April 6, 2017
Opening day is getting closer for southeastern Michigan's newest microbrewery.
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Local poet finds 'creative heaven' in Pontiac

MJ GalbraithThursday, April 6, 2017
Vickie Brent-Touray is Pontiac's ambassador of creativity and empowerment.
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Michigan's highway: The future of Michigan Avenue, our state's most important road

Aaron MondryWednesday, April 5, 2017
In part three of our series on Michigan's highway, we look at the people and projects that will result in massive changes to the buildings, the infrastructure, and the very way we use Michigan Avenue.
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