Features

Kids and Education

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.

Healthy Communities

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.

Community Development

Auburn Hills-based Mahindra champions the art of local high school students, seeks to grow program

MJ GalbraithThursday, June 21, 2018

Student competitions are planned for every spring and fall.

Technology and Innovation

Lawrence Tech business incubator wins NEI grant, looks toward expansion

MJ GalbraithThursday, June 21, 2018

It’s the first time NEI has awarded a grant to the Southfield-based university.

Technology and Innovation

Ferndale hopes to improve downtown parking experience with new app

MJ GalbraithThursday, June 21, 2018

ParkFerndale replaces the previous parking app. It is free to download through both Apple and Android stores.

Economic Development

How 3 Metro Detroit cities are getting ready for redevelopment

Erin GoldWednesday, June 20, 2018

Michigan's older suburbs are getting smarter about redevelopment with a program that hones in on attracting quality projects and easing the process. Here's how.

Arts and Culture

Investigate 'unexplained phenomena' and solve the mystery at new escape room in Ferndale

MJ GalbraithWednesday, June 20, 2018

The latest entertainment destination to open in Ferndale is a theatrical and Detroit-centric take on the escape room phenomenon.

Healthy Communities

Dearborn farmers market changes time and place to better serve customers

MJ GalbraithThursday, June 14, 2018

The market kicked off the 2018 season at its new time and place on Friday, June 1.

Entrepreneurship

Auction house celebrates grand opening in Ferndale, looks to make events out of collecting

MJ GalbraithThursday, June 14, 2018

Programming will include educational seminars on antique collecting as well as pop-up flea markets.

Economic Development

Highland Township glass fabricators to expand facilities and services, add jobs

MJ GalbraithThursday, June 14, 2018

The family-owned company decided to expand in Michigan instead of moving to Kentucky.

STEM learning event for kids at the Michigan Science Center

To inspire youth to pursue careers in STEM, Michigan educators break convention

Amy OpreanWednesday, June 13, 2018

Educators across Detroit are working to get kids inspired to pursue a career in STEM by trading in rigid rules for collaborative, project-based learning. They also recognize the need for more girls and people of color, who are drastically underrepresented in STEM fields.

12 Detroit area chefs share their favorite local dishes

Serena Maria DanielsWednesday, June 13, 2018

Food writer Serena Maria Daniels polled some of the best Detroit area chefs on their favorite local dishes. These were their often surprising, illuminating, and humorous answers.

Technology and Innovation

How can Pontiac's tech economy grow? Sustain the momentum, entrepreneurs say

Sarah RiggThursday, June 7, 2018

Enthusiastic. Scrappy. Upcoming. Those were just a few of the words used to describe Pontiac and its tech economy.

Healthy Communities

Garden City plans outdoor fitness court for City Park

MJ GalbraithThursday, June 7, 2018

The proposed Garden City Fitness Court would make use of an unused area adjacent to park running trails.

Economic Development

Oak Park in the news: City attracts new R&D HQ, named 'Redevelopment Ready' by Michigan

MJ GalbraithThursday, June 7, 2018

The city's mayor credits success to "commitment to planning, pro-active zoning and community engagement."

Transportation

5 things people say about Detroit mobility

Claire CharltonWednesday, June 6, 2018

When Metro Detroiters gather to talk transportation, what do they say? To find out, we listened in during “Mobility in the City," a discussion held at the Detroit Center for Design and Technology.

Community Development

Lathrup Village wants you to slow down and stop in

Patrick DunnWednesday, June 6, 2018

Tiny Lathrup Village recognizes itself as a sleepy, friendly place, but it's not afraid to celebrate its little wins in a big way. Patrick Dunn spent time in Lathrup Village to find out if this small town can change while staying the same.

Community Development

Garage roof garden is what’s growin’ on in Pontiac

Claire CharltonWednesday, June 6, 2018

For a parking garage that doesn't fill with cars but gets bathed in sunshine, a rooftop garden just makes sense. Pontiac nonprofit Serendipity Seeds is working hard to create an urban green space.

Chris Thomas is co-founder and partner at Fontinalis Partners

Technology and Innovation

Detroit can seal the deal with a mobility institute

Howard LovyThursday, May 31, 2018

Does Detroit need an institute for mobility? Chris Thomas of mobility venture capital firm Fontinalis Partners thinks so. Here’s why.