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Feature Story Auria's tufted carpet flooring.

Here's how ridesharing services will make vehicles tougher, quieter – and less smelly

The shift in the way we get around will also require some major shifts in the way car interiors are designed. Here's how one Southfield company is already responding to those challenges.

Feature Story Honcho in Clarkston

Top 10 coolest rehabs in Metro Detroit

From hidden chocolate shops to eccentric restaurants, Metro Detroiters are rehabilitating former fire stations, garages, Coney Islands and churches to make way for new business.

Feature Story Pints on the Patio, Sterling Heights

Patios n’ Pints initiative launches at historic home in Sterling Heights

Metromode was at the latest event to see residents raising a glass to their city.

Feature Story Outdoor Patio at Mint 29 in Dearborn. Photo via Facebook.

5 ways to enjoy Dearborn in the hot weather

Man, it's a hot one. So let's take a look at five ways to enjoy the summer in Dearborn, whether you're looking to beat the heat, embrace it, or a little bit of both.

Development News Photo courtesy Stemville.

STEM-based children's play center opens in downtown Northville

Stemville opened in the historic Old Church Square building in late June.

Innovation News Expanded Reality, Sterling Heights, LivePicture

Reality to expand at Sterling Heights incubator

LivePicture, and it’s associates Mirari XR, STEAMBOX, and Unity3D, will soon be operating out of the Velocity Hub incubator in Sterling Heights and will share their knowledge on how trending technologies, including virtual reality and artificial intelligence, can be used in business, at an open day next week.

Feature Story Orlando Bailey of the Eastside Community Network.

How activists are using art and science to address Michigan's water problems

From Mackinaw City to Flint to Detroit, activists are using a combination of art and science to keep water issues in the public consciousness, address inequities, and collaborate on solutions.

Development News Katie from Berkley Common

Businesses and community find common ground in Berkley

Katie Kutscher reveals why she's brought her restaurant expertise to Berkley.

Development News Paul Gunnels

Why young families are paying attention to Berkley

For Berkley resident and GM employee Paul Gunnels, the city was an obvious choice when he and his wife were looking for a place to call home.

Innovation News Tim Barnes, Berkley

Berkley gets its game face on

Gatekeeper Games has expanded in Berkley, and owner Tim Barnes says it was a great move.

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Berkley shows off eclectic style with street art

Berkley proves its got talent to spare with its street art scene.

Feature Story Frame42 Battle of the Bands, Sterling Heights

Young musicians given a leg up in Sterling Heights

Cyadine guitarist Eddie Knappenberger says the band members are very grateful and that the win will allow them to develop and produce more of their sound.

Feature Story Photo by STEPHEN KOSS

Panelists discuss artists, business in Downtown Dearborn

We spoke with each of the four panelists to get their thoughts.

Development News Siemens Mobility

New Siemens office to build connections in Sterling Heights

The new Phoenix Drive office will support the company’s growing ITS portfolio in the greater Michigan area.

Development News EZ-Dock. Photo courtesy Clinton River Watershed Council.

Universally accessible kayak launches being installed along the Clinton River in Mt. Clemens

While kayak launches in Clinton Township and Orion Township go through the necessary steps of planning, launches in Mt. Clemens and Sterling Heights are now officially open.  

Feature Story Photo by Doug Coombe.

Soccer club LK St. Clair scores goals in Macomb County

Amateur adult soccer club LK St. Clair is growing. With its mission to make soccer affordable and accessible to everyone who wants to play, it’s getting noticed by economic development organizations close to home in Macomb County.

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VIDEO: How Sterling Heights’ manufacturing workforce diversified

Michigan's manufacturing workforce in Sterling Heights was once dominated by Eastern Europeans. Now, it's a melting pot of nationalities from all over the globe.Here's how it happened.

Feature Story Rhythms in Riley Park. Photo by David Lewinski.

Everything’s coming up live music in downtown Farmington these days

This summer you can head to Farmington’s Sundquist Pavilion for Lunch Beats on Wednesday at noon; Family Fun in Riley Park on select Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m.; and Rhythms in Riley Park nearly every Friday, from 7-9 p.m.

 

Feature Story Photo by Timothy J. Seppala

Dearborn has a wealth of youth programs to combat the ‘summer slide’

Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean Dearborn kids have an excuse to play Fortnite all day.

Feature Story From Ford GoRide: Sean Zabawa (left), head of operations; Mike Cooper, head of growth strategy; Anika Brown, head of marketing & sales; Minyang Jiang, CEO.

By connecting people to resources, shared mobility boosts quality of life

Mobility innovators Ford GoRide and SPLT are connecting people with healthcare providers in urban and rural areas. With design at the center of their offerings, they’re doing so much more than moving people around -- they’re addressing overall wellbeing, too.

 
Nonprofit leaders across southeast Michigan are contributing their thoughts via journal entries on how COVID-19 is affecting their organization. 
This series is made possible with the generous support of our partners, the Michigan Nonprofit Association and Co.ACT. Click here to read the journal entries.