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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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Dearborn's Andalus Mediterranean Grill thrives thanks to word of mouth

Timothy J. SeppalaWednesday, April 24, 2019
Abbas Ahmad can’t deny the good fortune he’s had in West Dearborn. That's why he's growing elsewhere in the community.
Feature Story Michigan is Automobility was released on March 26, with a by-the-numbers look at Michigan's automotive ecosystem strength. Economic Development

Future technologies at the core of Michigan is Automobility report

Pam HoughtonThursday, April 18, 2019
On March 26, MICHauto released the Michigan is Automobility report. The report features a by-the-numbers look at Michigan’s substantial footprint in the automotive ecosystem. Learn how future technology is the heartbeat of this report, and what that means to Michigan’s strength in the mobility industry.
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Hackers beware: Students being tapped for automotive cybersecurity field

Greg TaskerThursday, April 18, 2019

Today’s cars and trucks are loaded with technology, enabling drivers to touch screens for music, navigation, and communication, and helping ensure their safety on the road.

Feature Story Detroit Region Economic Development

The great transformation: From analog to digital, Detroit Regional Partnership leads new business

Chuck ArehartThursday, April 18, 2019
In the 130-plus year history of the automobile, the Detroit region has been a leader in the global industry. As the shift to electrification and autonomous control begins, Southeast Michigan is poised to keep and attract manufacturers and suppliers in this new era of transportation.
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Dearborn looks to public on high-profile site development

MJ GalbraithThursday, April 18, 2019
The high-profile property at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Brady Street is getting some high-profile treatment.
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Ferndale distillery announces 10-year, $500K sustainability initiative

MJ GalbraithThursday, April 18, 2019
Rifino Valentine wants to know when companies stopped putting their products before their profits.
Feature Story Laura Eagin. Photo by Anita Expert. Entrepreneurship

Q&A: Web expert Laura Eagin on growing up in Metro Detroit’s gig economy

Nina Misuraca IgnaczakWednesday, April 17, 2019
This piece is the first of an occasional series on how Metro Detroit’s gig economy has evolved over the past decade, and where it’s going.
Feature Story U of M Dearborn student at work. Photo by David Lewinski. Kids and Education

How Michigan schools are increasing numbers of high-achieving, low-income college applicants

Claire CharltonWednesday, April 17, 2019
Nationwide, students from low-income families tend not to apply to selective colleges. When University of Michigan researchers found the same trend here, they set out to encourage high-achieving students to apply. And it worked.
Feature Story During expansion, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation worked with DENSO to attract and train talent for new mobility products. Economic Development

Getting in on the act: 3 companies joining the rush for Michigan mobility investment

David SandsThursday, April 11, 2019
Connected and autonomous vehicle production is in the works at Michigan-based manufacturers and suppliers. Our experts share the inside story on what major expansion announcements mean for our next-generation mobility ecosystem.
Feature Story Autonomous cars on the road Technology and Innovation

Artificial intelligence is no match for the real thing when it comes to autonomous driving

Timothy J. SeppalaThursday, April 11, 2019
Fatal car crashes are a rarity, but there are still 40,000 of them every year in the United States alone.
Feature Story CARMERA in Toyko Technology and Innovation

Carmera, Toyota working together to help autonomous vehicles see every road faster and easier

Karen DybisThursday, April 11, 2019

One of the best parts of having autonomous vehicles on the open road is the confidence drivers will enjoy in their safety and the ease of transportation. To get there, it takes companies such as Carmera, which makes real-time, high-definition maps for use in mobility applications.

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'Mini village' to provide life skills for blind and deaf refugees

Kate RoffThursday, April 11, 2019
Navigating daily life is hard enough for deaf and blind residents in Michigan, but for refugees with language barriers it can be nearly impossible. One foundation in Sterling Heights is setting out to ease the transition process, with plans for a $4 million state-of-the-art training facility.
Feature Story The Mikulski hens. Photo by David Lewinski. Sustainability

Metro Detroiters play ‘chicken’ with city councils to legalize backyard fowl

Brian AllnuttThursday, April 11, 2019

There already were chickens in Berkley, just not legal ones. But resident Courtney Wooten wanted to do everything above board, in part to impress upon her children how they can make a change in their community.

Development News Domenico Grasso Kids and Education

5 Q&As with the new chancellor of University of Michigan-Dearborn

MJ GalbraithThursday, April 11, 2019
Domenico Grasso will officially be recognized as the university’s sixth chancellor with an installation ceremony on Friday, April 12.
Development News Eastern Market Corporation. Photo by Marvin Shaouni. Economic Development

Detroit food industry comes together for jobs training program

MJ GalbraithThursday, April 11, 2019
Four giants of the Detroit food industry have joined together for a new jobs training program that provides a career pathway into the food and agriculture trades.
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Macomb job fair to connect with engineering, design, IT talent

Kate RoffThursday, April 11, 2019
Potential engineering, design, and information technology workers will have the chance to meet with employers at a free job fair in Macomb county tomorrow.
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MI Smart Factory Tours expose talent to high-tech advanced manufacturing

MJ GalbraithThursday, April 4, 2019
Michigan is one of the few global places where high tech and advanced manufacturing intersect. Through a series of smart factory tours, Automation Alley is exposing the brightest minds to the power--and sexiness--of Industry 4.0.
Innovation News Michigan aerospace manufacturers association Technology and Innovation

Michigan satellite initiative sets sights on 2022

Kate RoffThursday, April 4, 2019
Despite a grant set-back, a group of Michigan’s aerospace and defense manufacturing firms are still forging ahead with plans for a satellite launch site in the north of the state. 
Feature Story Baker's has been a staple of Detroit's jazz scene since the 1930s.

Baker's Keyboard Lounge, where Detroit's jazz legacy burns brightly

David SandsMonday, April 1, 2019
Baker's Keyboard Lounge has been a Detroit musical institution since the 1930s. And jazz lovers from around the world long to visit the venue and play on its stage.
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Closing the voter engagement gap in Metro Detroit

Aaron MondryThursday, March 28, 2019
Vulnerable groups vote and participate in politics less than their white, affluent counterparts. Here's what some organizations in Southeast Michigan are doing about it.
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