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

PHOTOS: Take a peek at the Sterling Heights Community Garden ahead of its grand opening Read Article

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

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Feature Story mob-moments-AutoSens-panel-banner.jpg Technology and Innovation

Mobility Moments Podcast: A discussion on infrastructure for autonomous at AutoSens

Claire CharltonWednesday, July 31, 2019
At AutoSens in Detroit, people from all over the world engaged in conversations about safety, standards, and the future. We talked with Shawn Brovold with 3M Connected Roads, Abhay Rai with Visteon Corporation, and Ana Dalsnes Storsaeter with the Norwegian Public Roads Administration. 
Feature Story An electric vehicle charging station outside the Michigan Energy Office in Lansing. Transportation

VW settlement funds spark electric vehicle charging station expansion

MJ GalbraithWednesday, July 31, 2019
The first sites for the stations are expected to be announced this month, and it could take just a few weeks after that for the first new stations to appear in metro Detroit.
Development News Chemistry Salon, Berkley Economic Development

Salon owner transforms transmission shop in Berkley

Kate RoffFriday, July 26, 2019
It was the stunning light, let in by extensive windows, in the old transmission shop on Twelve Mile Rd that first attracted salon owner Morgan Kruizenga to her location in Berkley. Ten months later she opened Chemistry Salon, and is as excited about the city as she is about her new business.
Development News Petro Drakopoulos, Republica, Berkley Arts and Culture

Chicago chef puts down roots in Berkley

Kate RoffFriday, July 26, 2019
When chef Petro Drakopoulos moved to Detroit in 2011, he saw enormous potential. He now owns Republica Gastro Pub in Berkley, as well as Brujo Tacos and Tapas in the Detroit Shipping Co premises. He tells us why he thinks Berkley is a spot to watch in this Metromode Newsroom video.
Development News Street art, Berkley Community Development

Small city carving out its name in the art scene

Kate RoffFriday, July 26, 2019
Development News Uli from Ullmans Health and Beauty Healthy Communities

Health store feels the benefits of opening in Berkley

Kate RoffFriday, July 26, 2019
Feature Story Wendy Popko Arts and Culture

Q&A with mural artist Wendy Popko

Kate RoffThursday, July 25, 2019
Even if you don’t know Sterling Heights artist Wendy Popko, there’s a good chance you know her work.
Feature Story Patio life in downtown Farmington. Photo by David Lewinski Community Development

How downtown Farmington found its outdoor vibe

Jenn McKeeThursday, July 25, 2019
Over the past decade, downtown Farmington has been intentional about creating an inviting outdoor atmosphere. Here's how they did it.
Feature Story Ray Alcodray. Black Box Gallery. Photo by Timothy J. Seppala Arts and Culture

Q&A: Dearborn’s Black Box Gallery owner Ray Alcodray on embracing creativity and structure

Timothy J. SeppalaThursday, July 25, 2019
You’d never guess Ray Alcodray was an engineer in a past life. Well, until you start asking the downtown Dearborn Black Box Gallery’s owner about the business model of running an art gallery. Then his love of processes is impossible to miss.
Development News Photo courtesy of the Michigan Municipal League Arts and Culture

Madison Heights Arts Board completes first commissioned mural, makes it to finals of city awards

MJ GalbraithThursday, July 25, 2019
Fresh off the completion of their first mural project, the Madison Heights Arts Board now has even more reason to celebrate.
Feature Story Justin Snowden in downtown Detroit. Technology and Innovation

Here's how sharing "terabytes on terabytes" of mobility data improves safety, equity, and efficiency

Sarah RiggWednesday, July 24, 2019
Advanced mobility projects generate massive amounts of data that can have massive potential if it's made public. Here's how several metro Detroit projects are doing just that – and experiencing great results.
Development News M-59 study in Sterling Heights Transportation

M-59 path study gets green light in Sterling Heights

Kate RoffThursday, July 18, 2019
The proposed shared-use path will connect to an existing 10-foot wide sidewalk in Troy, located on the southwest corner of the Dequindre Road and South Boulevard/Dobry Drive intersection.
Development News Windy Weber and Carl Hultgren. Photo courtesy Stormy Records. Entrepreneurship

Dearborn's Stormy Records celebrates 20 years of business with concerts, giveaways, and more

MJ GalbraithThursday, July 18, 2019
It’s incredibly difficult for any business to stay open for twenty years, let alone one in the business of selling music. But stormy Records isn't typical.
Development News Final-Flyer_Pop-Up-Exhibition.jpg Arts and Culture

Pop-up art gallery to open in downtown Farmington during Founders Festival

MJ GalbraithThursday, July 18, 2019
Should the kickstART Farmington pop-up art gallery drum up enough interest, it could lead to a more permanent location further down the line.
Feature Story Derq demonstrates the Jefferson and Randolph pilot at ITS America. Technology and Innovation

Here's how AI is working to improve safety at one of Detroit's most dangerous intersections

Patrick DunnWednesday, July 17, 2019
A recently completed pilot project aims to nip accidents in the bud by alerting drivers in advance to dangerous situations.
Feature Story Jill Castiglione Entrepreneurship

Independent downtown Farmington pharmacy competes with CVS

Jenn McKeeWednesday, July 17, 2019
We regularly hear about how brick-and-mortar stores are now in their death throes. So what on earth possessed Jill Castiglione to open her own pharmacy in downtown Farmington directly across from a CVS?
Feature Story Youngblood Farms. Photo by David Lewinski. Sustainability

Family farms hang on in Macomb County

Barb Pert TempletonWednesday, July 17, 2019
Delivering ears of corn and tomatoes right off the vine to local families has been a tradition for Macomb County farmers for generations. But farming is changing, Here's how two family farms are changing with it.
Development News Andy Gilbert, Berkley Economic Development

Eye-wear business sees potential in Berkley

Kate RoffFriday, July 12, 2019
Andrew Gilbert tells us why he decided to base his business in Berkley.
Development News Marty Miller, Berkley Community Development

Eatery makes time for Berkley

Kate RoffFriday, July 12, 2019
The owners of Coco Fairfields invest their hard-earned time in their Berkley eatery.
Development News Berkley Economic Development

Berkley set to keep up with the growth around it

Kate RoffFriday, July 12, 2019
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