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

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New businesses begin to bloom as spring has sprung in downtown Farmington Read Article

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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Oak Park’s first K-9 officer retires after eight years of service Read Article

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Feature Story Pints on the Patio, Sterling Heights Arts and Culture

Summer in Sterling Heights, but not as we know it

Kate RoffThursday, June 11, 2020
Sterling Heights' biggest festival will make way for smaller events this summer, like an adapted farmers' market, craft beer afternoons, drive-in movies, car shows, scavenger hunts and timed kayak races on the Clinton River. Here's what's on, what's not, and what's changing.
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How Sterling Heights is 'planting seeds' for a more diverse police force

Kate RoffThursday, June 11, 2020
Over the last three years a police chief in Sterling Heights, Michigan, has been actively trying to diversify his force. We look at what initiatives are working and what work still needs to be done. 
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Downtown Farmington and Oakland County work to provide local businesses with Re-Opening Toolkits

MJ GalbraithThursday, June 11, 2020
In downtown Farmington, and across Oakland County, businesses have been given access to a valuable set of tools to keep  employees and customers safe.
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Black owned businesses in the ‘burbs

Wednesday, June 10, 2020
If you want to support the Black community in Detroit’s suburbs, then you’ll want to support these local Black-owned businesses.
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Dearborn's Blick reopens after supplying creatives through pandemic

Patrick DunnWednesday, June 10, 2020
Strong support from the many local artists who patronize the store helped the business pull through.
Feature Story Protesters take to the streets in downtown Detroit.

Amid protests in the face of a pandemic, Detroiters push for solutions and solidarity

Dorothy HernandezThursday, June 4, 2020

Here's how Detroiters are using their platforms and talents to push for solutions to address the racial inequalities that have been brought to the forefront in recent days.

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We have a long way to go towards racial equity, Metro Detroit

Mike Galbraith and Nina IgnaczakWednesday, June 3, 2020
Justice for George Floyd’s death and the end of a peaceful protest in the city are indeed causes for celebration. But we have a lot of work to do, Metro Detroit.
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Introducing the Nonprofit Journal ProjectDocumenting the stories of Southeast Michigan's nonprofits

Nina IgnaczakMonday, June 1, 2020
Nonprofits are on the frontlines of our communities, delivering critical social services and employing more than 470,000 Michiganders. We're documenting their stories.
Partner Content Eastern Market Partnership launched a bulk pickup drive-through market on Tuesdays.

Eastern Market vendors — and the market itself — adapt in the wake of COVID-19

Dorothy HernandezThursday, May 21, 2020
With drive-through markets, online ordering, and 2020 Flower Season, Eastern Market vendors and the partnership find ways to adapt amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Feature Story Ken Walker is an advocate for what he calls “mental wealth.” He's the creator of the K. Walker Collective clothing line and nonprofit Detroit Mental Health.

Nonprofit Detroit Mental Health takes events online

Dorothy HernandezThursday, May 21, 2020
Throughout the month of May, Detroit Mental Health is hosting Instagram live streams to showcase tools that Detroiters can use to improve their mental health and increase resiliency.
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Ferndale’s Magic Bag promotes message of solidarity as it fights for survival

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 21, 2020
Though 2021 will mark the 25th anniversary of The Magic Bag, the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated shutdowns have left the future of the classic Ferndale live music venue and theater in question.
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How Michigan's auto plants have altered for workers' return

Kate RoffThursday, May 21, 2020
Workers at Sterling Heights' automotive plants are back at work this week with both Ford and FCA opening in phases across the country. But it's certainly not business as usual. 
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City of Detroit releases playbook on reopening businesses safely

Dorothy HernandezThursday, May 21, 2020
Detroit's COVID-19 Small Business Playbook aims to help small businesses in Detroit reopen safely.
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Free legal consultations for downtown Farmington businesses thanks to DDA-attorney partnership

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 21, 2020
"This kind of advice can be expensive, especially for small shops."
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Video series spotlights how Dearborn's 'Halal Metropolis' has responded to COVID-19

Patrick DunnWednesday, May 20, 2020
The Muslim community has been on the frontline of the COVID-19 crisis in Dearborn and across Metro Detroit. A new project called "Zoom in on the Halal Metropolis" endeavors to tell those community members' stories.
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Main Street downtowns raise funds for recovery

Nina IgnaczakWednesday, May 20, 2020
The nation's first mass-crowdfunding effort to benefit Main Street businesses has raised more than $67,000 in just over two weeks.
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Michigan innovators step up to reverse nationwide decline in health journalism

Patrick DunnThursday, May 14, 2020
The loss of health journalism has had wide-ranging impacts on the communities health reporters once served. But a variety of innovative solutions have arisen to fill the gap and restore some of the coverage that's been lost.
Feature Story The Bridge to Bay Trail

Bike trails’ development potential could prove valuable for Southeast Michigan communities

Patrick DunnThursday, May 14, 2020
Here's a look at how communities across Southeast Michigan —  from Detroit to St. Clair County — are planning to expand and connect their trails to draw new visitors, businesses, and residents.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Michigan prepares to make its reopening safe and healthy for youth

David SandsThursday, May 14, 2020

BGCSM prides itself on embracing an entrepreneurial mindset and quickly adapted to continue serving youth. As far as pivots go, it's been a big transition. But, that said, they've got another big task ahead of them right now as they prepare to reopen the Dick & Sandy Dauch Club.

Feature Story Liz Blondy is owner and founder of Canine to Five.

Entrepreneur diaries: Liz Blondy from Canine to Five

Thursday, May 14, 2020
This year marks the 15th anniversary of Canine to Five. It was also supposed to be the business' best year ever. Then the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
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