Detroit youth feel the impacts of climate change, and they’re talking about it Read Article

Genevieve Fox.

Oak Park is reaching new heights with event hub construction Read Article

David Lewinski.

How local musicians help connect parks and people in downtown Farmington Read Article

What the Friends of the Rouge are doing to fight water pollution and connect communities Read Article

Courtesy of Friends of the Rouge.

Living on couches, in hotels, or in cars, many in Oakland County experience "hidden" homelessness Read Article

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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Dearborn mayor to go social with State of the City address

Nina IgnaczakThursday, February 9, 2017
The mayor will go to where the people are--Facebook--to make the message as accessible as possible.
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VOICES: Infrastructure key to Southeast Michigan’s future

Kathleen LomakoWednesday, February 8, 2017
Quality infrastructure is the very foundation of the health and economic prosperity of our region. So how do we invest in it wisely?
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4 things to know about the state of Oakland County

Nina IgnaczakWednesday, February 8, 2017
L. Brooks Patterson talks advanced vehicle tech, millennials, Pontiac, and bringing back shop class.
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Comic book and zine workshops to be held at Arab American National Museum in Dearborn

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 2, 2017
It's a comic book lover's paradise in Dearborn this winter.
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Brome Burgers’ Sam Abbas on how Downtown Dearborn is an ideal place to grow a business

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 2, 2017
Why entrepreneur Sam Abbas returned to his roots to grow two local businesses.
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Hava Nagila to go: Jewish markets in Metro Detroit

David SandsMonday, January 30, 2017
To give you a taste of Jewish food in our region, Metromode profiled three local markets: a butcher shop, a well-known local deli and a growing kosher bakery chain. Mazel Tov and enjoy!
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Dearborn to unify downtown districts along Michigan Avenue

Nina Misuraca IgnaczakThursday, January 26, 2017
In a time when suburbs across the region and nation are struggling to create walkable districts, Dearborn possesses not one but two downtowns.
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LTU Collaboratory incubates and accelerates startups

Claire CharltonThursday, January 26, 2017
The successful entrepreneur knows it’s never enough to come up with a great idea. It’s what you do with that idea that matters.
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Development news: What's on Metro Detroit's agenda in 2017

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 26, 2017
Building permits are up across the region, and we expect the trend to continue. Here's our take on what to keep your eye on across southeast Michigan in 2017.
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Revival Eatery to open in Waterford this March

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 26, 2017
In a town with its fare share of Coney Island restaurants and diners, a new eatery tries American fusion fare.
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Six Rivers Land Conservancy celebrates conservation wins, looks to future in SE Michigan

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 26, 2017
A trio of land preservation projects in 2016 sets the stage for more success.
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Dearborn museums join forces to host personal photo digitization events

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 26, 2017
Preserve your Dearborn family photos.
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Learn home restoration techniques from the experts restoring Henry Ford's historic Fair Lane estate

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 26, 2017
Get a sneak peek into the Fair Lane estate restoration, and learn some skills while you're at it.
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Finding the center in Center Line

Nina Misuraca IgnaczakSaturday, January 21, 2017
The intersection at Van Dyke and 10 Mile may not seem special right now, but Center Line's officials have big plans for their little town.
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Dearborn's Arab American markets offer a diverse taste of the Middle East

David SandsThursday, January 19, 2017
If you want to pick up some chicken shawarma for dinner, or perhaps some falafel and fresh-baked pita bread, chances are you're contemplating a trip to Dearborn. 
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Think spring! Macomb County to offer community and children's gardening programming

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 19, 2017
Michiganders looking to get a jump on spring have a couple of opportunities in the coming weeks.
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Origin story: Dearborn's Green Brain Comics

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 19, 2017
Comics book are a family business for Dan and Katie Merritt.
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Bridging Detroit's massive digital divide

Patrick DunnWednesday, January 18, 2017
These people and organizations are helping Detroiters access the internet, and to learn how to use it.
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Metro Detroit's independent local news outlets making the best of a bad time in journalism

Patrick DunnThursday, January 12, 2017
For the area's unconventional news outlets, 2016 was actually a good year—for some, their best yet.
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Farmers market to offer winter produce cooking demonstrations and recipes

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 12, 2017
Many people may not associate the icy chill of Michigan winters with fresh produce, but Oakland County is working to change that.
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