Oak Park is reaching new heights with event hub construction Read Article

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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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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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Annual survey from Bingham Farms firm reveals consumers' technology habits

MJ GalbraithThursday, August 2, 2018
Among the findings: The younger the generation, the more likely they are to allow radio and music apps to access location data, use push notifications, and allow microphone permission
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7 ways to 'staycation' in Metro Detroitmetro-detroit-staycations-080118.aspx

Kate RoffWednesday, August 1, 2018
It’s rare that you get to play the tourist in your own hometown, but Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne counties have a lot to offer if you chose to stay put this summer. 
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New patisserie to bring cosmopolitan flavor to Franklin

Kate RoffWednesday, August 1, 2018
Holly Kaiser says she wants to “bring the world to Franklin” through food.
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Understanding our connected and autonomous present

Patrick DunnThursday, July 26, 2018
Connected and autonomous vehicles are high-frequency Industry buzzwords. But what do they mean? We dig in and share the key differences and similarities between these rapidly evolving transportation technologies.
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Pontiac's Libby the Lizard helps children speak out against abuse and neglect

Claire CharltonThursday, July 26, 2018

A Pontiac nonprofit is bringing Libby the Lizard to life through books and educational programming designed to help children speak out against abuse and neglect.

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Kids' play place with an emphasis on non-electronic activities to open in Dearborn

MJ GalbraithThursday, July 26, 2018
Has your kid had enough screen time? Here's an option.
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Q&A with the owners of downtown Rochester's new artisan market, Bizzy Buzz

MJ GalbraithThursday, July 26, 2018
This Saturday, Rochester will celebrate the grand opening of Bizzy Buzz Artisan Market.
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Q&A: Westland pizza-maker travels the pizzerias of Europe, returns for grand re-opening of store

MJ GalbraithThursday, July 26, 2018
Vizzy’s is located Westland, where it’s been slinging pies since 1999. Every July, they shutter the business and go on vacation.
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Spanish transmission company names Shelby Township as North American HQ

MJ GalbraithThursday, July 26, 2018
The Spanish-based group of companies has roots in the defense industry that go back all the way to the year 1573.
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Downtown Berkley debuts its custom-designed shopping bags for a cause

MJ GalbraithThursday, July 26, 2018
Want to support downtown Berkley and a good cause? And how about looking good while doing it?
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Building a culture of health, one community at a time

Dennis ArchambaultWednesday, July 25, 2018
Betty Priskorn hadn’t seen much progress in promoting healthy lifestyles. So she decided to organize communities, one at a time.
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Does Dearborn have a music scene?

Elizabeth ClarkWednesday, July 25, 2018
While the city needs live venues, residents see the potential for building a scene on local assets.
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Little village powered by big volunteer base

Kate RoffWednesday, July 25, 2018
Franklin's fire chief believes the village defies a national trend of diminishing civic participation. Here's why.
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Berkley is a startup city doing its 'own thing'

Patrick DunnThursday, July 19, 2018
It's not a Birmingham. It's not a Ferndale. It's not a Royal Oak. Patrick Dunn lets us in on why unique this dense, walkable south Oakland County community is in a class all its own.
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Mobility Moments Podcast: Embedded at the Mackinac Policy Conference with Don Butler, Ford Mobility

Claire CharltonThursday, July 19, 2018
Software, services, and experiences are the future of Ford Mobility. We caught up with Ford's Don Butler to learn more. Get connected. Listen to this edition of Mobility Moments: Embedded at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
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DDOT+ MoGo = easier Detroit travel

MJ GalbraithThursday, July 19, 2018
Detroit Department of Transportation and MoGo partner to move Detroiters around Detroit.
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Manufacturing Day highlights vibrancy of Michigan's advanced industry

Sarah RiggThursday, July 19, 2018
Michigan’s rich manufacturing history has created an ecosystem that is ripe for producing the technical innovation integral to advanced mobility. This fall, Manufacturing Day will showcase the region’s dense cluster of advanced manufacturing assets.
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Indian cuisine and fusion restaurant opens in East Downtown Dearborn

MJ GalbraithThursday, July 19, 2018
The menu includes items that range from like samosas and chicken tikka masala, to a unique take on Indian fusion, like paneer tikka fries and gulab juman cheesecake.
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Oakland County-based aircraft provider celebrates groundbreaking for new headquarters

MJ GalbraithThursday, July 19, 2018
After taking to the skies for the past 35 years, fractional aircraft provider Corporate Eagle is celebrating a major development on the ground.
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From a Ferndale basement, startup promotes area music scene

MJ GalbraithThursday, July 19, 2018
The Ferndale Set is an online video series that captures the region's local musicians in their natural habitats.
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