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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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Business pitch contest to be held in Pontiac with $25,000 available in cash prizes

MJ GalbraithThursday, July 19, 2018
It’s the third annual Pitch ’N Pontiac contest and the prizes are bigger than ever.
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In Franklin, women are leading a small business revolution

Kate RoffWednesday, July 18, 2018
With a downtown dominated by women-owned stores and service providers, the historic Village of Franklin is leading the way in entrepreneur trends.
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Photo Essay: Restoring 5 historic barns in Franklin

Joe PowersThursday, July 12, 2018
The Village of Franklin has an unofficial slogan: "The town that time forgot." This photo essay explores how the villagers are working to keep that history intact through restoring and reusing the town's many barns.
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Pontiac revs up for Phoenix Derby Races

Claire CharltonThursday, July 12, 2018
High school students and adults will test gravitational pull in an inaugural derby-style race in Pontiac this summer. The Main Street Pontiac event supports interest in STEAM careers and teamwork.
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Summer Social honors Pontiac and Oakland County histories with entertainment and ice cream

Claire CharltonThursday, July 12, 2018
In late July, hundreds gather at the Oakland County Pioneer and Historical Society in Pontiac for a Summer Social, complete with porch talks, vintage vehicles, and ice cream.
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Announcing Metromode's Pop-Up Newsroom in the Village of Franklin

Thursday, July 12, 2018
Metromode will be hosting a pop-up newsroom in the Village of Franklin July 11 - August 1 in conjunction with the Village of Franklin Summer Concerts. Come out to meet editor Kate Roff, explore Franklin and pitch your story ideas.
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Boutique for pets and the people that love them celebrates ribbon-cutting in downtown Milford

MJ GalbraithThursday, July 12, 2018
Bub’s & Betty’s, which sells clothing for people and their pets, is celebrating its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, July 19.
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After decades of attempts, bicycle and pedestrian trailway opens in Troy

MJ GalbraithThursday, July 12, 2018
One obstacle after another has stymied efforts to develop a bike trail in Troy over the years. But in 2018, the city can finally say it has the beginnings of its own trails network.
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Crunch Fitness gym to celebrate grand opening in Dearborn

MJ GalbraithThursday, July 12, 2018
Crunch opened its doors May 14, well ahead of the July grand opening celebration for the $2.5 million, 30,000 sq. ft. facility. Which is a great sign for the owners who plan on opening 25 locations throughout metro Detroit.
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Detroit bike share service to expand into Oakland County

MJ GalbraithThursday, July 12, 2018
MoGo will be adding nearly 30 stations and 150 bicycles in Detroit and five Oakland County communities. The expansion is planned for spring 2019.
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Southfield tech company offers better cloud connections for business

MJ GalbraithThursday, July 12, 2018
In an effort to better connect businesses and their cloud services, 123Net is now providing high-speed connections between companies.
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New Franklin gallery uses art to heal

Kate RoffWednesday, July 11, 2018
Jacqueline Drake, who opened her gallery by the same name in May this year, runs "healing art" workshops for the Gilda’s Club, cancer and crisis centers, hospitals and businesses.
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Saving seeds to save healthy communities

Dennis ArchambaultThursday, June 28, 2018
Libraries are sources of information. And what’s more vital than bringing people together to share information about growing and cultivating healthy food?
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Profiles in taste: Meet Dearborn’s farmers and artisans

Elizabeth ClarkThursday, June 28, 2018
With a new time and location, the Dearborn Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market is aiming to better connect with the community. Meet some of the folks you’ll find at the market.
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Royal Oak’s Tome Software innovates for safer cycling

Claire CharltonThursday, June 28, 2018
Cyclists in Oakland County are pedaling along the many new bike lanes, as biking-for-transportation increases in popularity. We spoke with Jake Sigal of Tome Software about his company’s efforts to make cyclists safer on the roads.
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Green Lantern Pizza to expand with new locations in Rochester Hills and Berkley

MJ GalbraithThursday, June 28, 2018
First opened in Madison Heights in 1955, the award-winning Green Lantern Pizzeria & Lounge has steadily built its reputation as one of the best pizza joints in the region. 
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Bronze statues of Henry and Clara Ford unveiled at Fair Lane, family's Dearborn estate

MJ GalbraithThursday, June 28, 2018
The life-size statues of Henry and Clara Ford were installed in the Early Rose Garden, with Henry’s Power House behind them and Clara’s gardens to the front.
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Hummus-based shakes among unique offerings from fast-casual Mediterranean coming to Auburn Hills

MJ GalbraithThursday, June 28, 2018
The Hummus & Pita Co. has an expected opening date of October 2018.
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Many changes coming to the Southfield campus of Lawrence Tech

MJ GalbraithThursday, June 28, 2018
Among other improvements, The stadium has received a $1 million expansion to add seating and lighting for fans of the first-ever Lawrence Tech Blue Devils football team.
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Automotive company donates money and equipment to Detroit urban farming efforts

MJ GalbraithThursday, June 28, 2018
Auburn Hills-based automotive company Mahindra Automotive North America is once again in the news for its practices in community engagement.
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