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 sells city side lots to increase property values

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 12, 2017
Dearborn is transforming its east side neighborhoods, one side lot at a time.
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A cultural history of Metro Detroit, Chapter One: Native Americans

Michelle LyonsSaturday, December 31, 2016
We're starting from 1701 in our new series on Metro Detroit's ethnic and cultural history by local writer and historian Mickey Lyons.
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Can you pass Metromode's 2016 quiz?

Nina IgnaczakWednesday, December 28, 2016
How much do you know about Metro Detroit? Take this quiz based on our top ten stories for 2016 to find out.
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Pasta-tively delicious: Italian markets in Metro Detroit

David SandsThursday, December 22, 2016
Sure it's easy to just pop in and pick up some pasta at your local grocery store. But where's the fun in that, when you can go shopping at one of Metro Detroit's Italian specialty markets? 
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Voices: California dreaming...of Detroit

Melissa Halpin, CEO, M3D ExperiencesThursday, December 22, 2016
I moved my business home to Detroit and I’m ecstatic to be here. Here’s why.
 
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Having a Dickens of a holiday time in downtown Holly

David LewinskiThursday, December 22, 2016
For 43 years in downtown Holly, Christmas has meant remembering Charles Dickens.
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8 ways to get out and enjoy Metro Detroit this holiday break

Nina IgnaczakThursday, December 22, 2016
Don't spend the whole week staring at your phone.
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Eastpointe transforms city park into 'Winter Wonderland'

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 22, 2016
There's a new sledding hill in town.
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Harrison Township seeks to transform downtown into a walkable destination

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 22, 2016
The community is working through a process to envision a new town center along Lake St. Clair.
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Ford invests $60 million in West Dearborn redevelopment, aided by state

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 22, 2016
A $60 million project to redevelop an area of West downtown Dearborn got a boost this week with state incentives.
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Can the private sector solve Metro Detroit's infrastructure woes?

Patrick DunnWednesday, December 21, 2016
Michigan will need at least $4 billion to fill in the gaps in our infrastructure. Turning to the private sector may be one solution, but it's not without complication.
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Walking Wyandotte: A path through present and past

Walter WasaczThursday, December 15, 2016
Hamtramck-based writer, urbanist and psychogeographer Walter Wasacz takes us on a foot tour of one of Downriver's crown jewels.
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Tom Kelly prepares Michigan for the next industrial revolution

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 15, 2016
Industry 4.0 is upon us. Automation Alley's Tom Kelly tells us how Michigan can win in the new revolution.
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Can free public Montessori survive in Detroit?

Erin Einhorn | Chalkbeat DetroitWednesday, December 14, 2016
Can Montessori schools provide a solution to Detroit schools' elementary education challenges? Chalkbeat Detroit's Erin Einhorn tells us as part of our solutions journalism series.
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Once-sleepy New Baltimore wakes up with downtown business, housing and recreation

Melissa AndersFriday, December 9, 2016
Once-shuttered storefronts are open for business as New Baltimore undergoes a renaissance.  Metromode's Melissa Anders tells us how they're doing it.
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Fabric across the world: Michigan and Africa in textile conversation

Sarah Rose SharpThursday, December 8, 2016
Metro Detroit is a cultural nexus when it comes to drawing inspiration from African nations in the service of personal expression.  
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City of Center Line seeks to build up downtown area, encourages green infrastructure through grants

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 8, 2016
The City of Center Line wants to make itself more appealing to millennials and their young families.
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Car sharing research study begins in Dearborn

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 8, 2016
Thirty lucky college students will have free access to three Ford Focus electric vehicles to share amongst themselves.
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In the age of Trump, reporting on marginalized communities more important than ever

Martina GuzmanWednesday, December 7, 2016
Martina Guzman on her role as a racial justice journalism fellow in Detroit.
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Michigan leads in quality, innovative, multifaceted approach to online education

Claire CharltonWednesday, December 7, 2016
While many school districts throughout the country are addressing how to handle education with the technology of tomorrow, Michigan already has a solid plan for online learning today.
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