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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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Development News “We’re thrilled to have the rink open in time for the holidays,” says Melissa Andrade. Economic Development

Outdoor ice rink officially opens in downtown Farmington’s Riley Park

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 17, 2020
This year’s outdoor ice skating season will look different from those in the past. Riley Park Ice Rink opened in downtown Farmington earlier this week.
Feature Story bowpose Entrepreneurship

Dearborn's Yoga Shala predicts pandemic pivots like outdoor classes, live-streams here to stay

Patrick DunnWednesday, December 16, 2020
Looking past the pandemic, owner Jamie Garrison anticipates that her pivots will continue to serve her well.
Feature Story Back to the Past. Photo by David Lewinski Arts and Culture

Wixom comic shop aims to capitalize on community in new future as auction house

M. LaphamWednesday, December 16, 2020

Owner Scott Lovejoy does not see much difference between excitement for The Wizard of Oz and comics, Star Trek, or old records. Fandom is fandom.

 
Feature Story Brayz Hamburger, Hazel Park. Photo by David Lewinski. Community Development

Main Street Hazel Park unites small business community in a tough year

MJ GalbraithWednesday, December 16, 2020
"Hazel Park is resilient. This is not our first rodeo."
Community Development

Wyandotte sustains 'a sense of liveliness' during a tough year

Patrick DunnFriday, December 11, 2020
Several developments are now underway in the city, and even without the annual Wyandotte Street Art Fair, downtown Wyandotte has continued attracting visitors with a variety of socially distanced outdoor events
Special Report Joe Baskin, owner of Joe Edward Salon, strikes a pose Community Development

Van Buren Township downtown officials create vibrancy and a sense of community

Jane SimonsThursday, December 10, 2020
A conversation with DDA leadership and business owners about the challenges that have been overcome to create a vibrant downtown district in Van Buren Township.
Development News Sterling Heights, Community Center, Grand Opening Community Development

Sterling Heights wins awards for community center design and COVID-19 response

Kate RoffThursday, December 10, 2020
Despite a global pandemic, or perhaps because of it, Sterling Heights' Parks and Recreation team have been busy this year. Their work hasn't gone unnoticed, garnering two mParks awards for their service to their community in 2020.
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Macomb County to receive $300,000 boost in brownfield site redevelopment

Kate RoffThursday, December 10, 2020
Macomb County's brownfield redevelopment projects will receive a $300,000 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to strengthen clean-up projects over the next three years.
Development News Ringwald Theatre Arts and Culture

A new chapter begins for the Ringwald Theatre as it leaves longtime Ferndale home

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 10, 2020
We spoke with artistic director Joe Bailey who, along with husband Brandy Joe Plembeck, is one of the original founders of the theater. We asked Joe about the latest production, their decision to leave Ferndale, and what’s next for the Ringwald Theatre.
Innovation News Sterling Heights start-up company RAVE Cave works with 3D visual modelling. Technology and Innovation

Sterling Heights start-up awarded grant to test pilot-less aircraft

Kate RoffThursday, December 10, 2020
RAVE Cave, a 3D virtual reality business in Sterling Heights, recently received a grant to test unmanned aerial systems.
Feature Story lolly-by-golly.png Entrepreneurship

Dearborn's Lolly by Golly dishes up 'creative' holiday offerings

Patrick DunnWednesday, December 9, 2020
From personalized candy baskets for curbside pickup to a Santa behind plexiglass, this small, family-run passion project is doing what it takes to serve their customers this season.
Feature Story A woman works on a laptop in her car at Ypsilanti Community Middle School, where a new public Wi-Fi hotspot will be located. Healthy Communities

New initiative addresses digital divide in Metro Detroit with public Wi-Fi hotspots

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderTuesday, December 8, 2020
A new initiative will create over 50 public Wi-Fi hotspots across the region.
Feature Story Nancy Mezza, Tannerra, Sterling Heights Economic Development

Shop local campaign highlights residents, cities looking after their small businesses

Kate RoffThursday, December 3, 2020
Small businesses make up 95% of Macomb County's businesses, and the region's shop local campaign finishes this weekend with a push to support local owners through COVID-19 challenges.
Feature Story Photo by Chrishelle Griffin. Entrepreneurship

Pontiac’s small business community reinvents its way through 2020

Chrishelle GriffinThursday, December 3, 2020
Pontiac's Small Business Saturday has become a highly anticipated holiday shopping occasion. So the community made it happen -- outdoors.
Feature Story Profit Brand Entrepreneurship

The Profit Brand brings a new streetwear flair to Royal Oak

Biba AdamsThursday, December 3, 2020
The upstart clothier opened in the original Burn Rubber location on Main Street.
Development News “I like to say that we take our craft seriously without taking ourselves too seriously,” Maxwell Alfieri says. “We’re not uptight.” Community Development

‘We have fun with it’: New custom hair salon finds its home in downtown Farmington

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 3, 2020
“I like to say that we take our craft seriously without taking ourselves too seriously. We’re not uptight. Customers won’t feel put down for not knowing something about hair,” Maxwell Alfieri says. “We have fun with it.”
Development News The Monsters Rule! team: Brent Mosser, Joel Gullickson, Kevin Singer (Left to right) Arts and Culture

Ferndale Library has new slate of online programs for kids and their parents

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 3, 2020
“This gets kids interested and active in reading but also gives us an opportunity to demonstrate to parents the best way to read to their children,” Jordan Wright says.
Feature Story Cristina Sheppard Decius, Dearborn DDDAs Director Economic Development

Dearborn launches Business Assistance Team

Patrick DunnWednesday, December 2, 2020
The program offers a variety of free services to help Dearborn business owners.
Feature Story Museum dome. Courtesy Arab American National Muse.um Arts and Culture

Dearborn's Arab American National Museum finds ‘silver linings’ in pandemic

Patrick DunnTuesday, December 1, 2020
As so many individuals and institutions have during the pandemic, the museum turned to digital platforms to continue connecting with the world – and that's where the positives come in.
Feature Story Missy LaRussa of Kitchen Creations holds a complimentary tote in downtown Farmington Economic Development

Shopping local just got easier in downtown Farmington with partnerships, tech, and retail

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 26, 2020
“We know that people want to shop in downtown Farmington,” says Farmington DDA director Kate Knight. “We just want to make it easier.”
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