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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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New restaurant in downtown Dearborn celebrates fresh ingredients and friendship

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 31, 2018
Four childhood friends. Three favorite foods. And all the fresh ingredients they can gather.
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Art gallery and coffee shop nears opening date in Dearborn

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 31, 2018
The soon-to-be art gallery and coffee shop is planning a June 22 grand opening.
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Why is Pontiac the best home for a tech business?

Claire CharltonWednesday, May 30, 2018
On June 6, leaders from The NEXT Education, MadDog Technology, LocalHop, and the tech defense industry will sit down with Pontiac entrepreneur Glen Konopaskie at the free High Growth Happy Hour. In advance, they share thoughts on why Pontiac is so special.
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Artisan flower studio celebrates expansion in downtown Northville

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 24, 2018
Adorn, a full-service florist, also carries home goods and offers floral design for events. It will soon add chocolate-making to its list of services.
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Hazel Park restaurateurs bring notable Chicago coffee roasters to town

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 24, 2018
We asked joebar partners Cari Vaugh, Joe Vaughn, and Rebecca LaMalfa what it means to land the respected Chicago roasters.
Innovation News Robofest is in its 19th year. Economic Development

Birmingham team takes home top prize at World Robofest Championship

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 24, 2018
Roeper School won high honors at the 19th annual Robofest at Lawrence Technological University, but every competitor gained valuable skills at this international STEM event.
Feature Story Caylin Brandon and Lila Barron count money from their slime sales. Kids and Education

Children's business fair prepares young entrepreneurs for the real world

Dorothy HernandezWednesday, May 23, 2018
Young entrepreneurs gathered to showcase their products and pitch their ideas to attendees of a Children's Business Fair in Rochester. Dorothy Hernandez went to the fair and spoke to these budding entrepreneurs.
Feature Story Mark Hancock next to the library's 3D printer Healthy Communities

Dearborn's libraries innovate through coworking and maker spaces

Zahraa FarhatWednesday, May 23, 2018
With new assets that cater to the community at large, Dearborn's libraries have created more coworking and maker spaces for current or aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Feature Story 265-Maple-westbound-three-lanes-in-use.jpg Transportation

How 3 Metro Detroit communities are slimming down with road diets

David SandsFriday, May 18, 2018
Transportation planners call the act of slimming down a street or highway a road diet. But are they just fad diets, or do they actually carry benefits for commuters and communities?
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Work of Troy-based engineering company featured in Canadian museum exhibit on biomimicry

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 17, 2018
A Canadian museum is showcasing innovative applications of biomimicry in vehicle design, and a Troy-based company is one of the key players involved.
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Goldman Sachs small business program readies Royal Oak hot sauce maker for next phase of growth

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 17, 2018
The latest graduating class of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Detroit program let out recently, and among them is a Royal Oak hot sauce maker that is ready to take their business to the next level.
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How working in underserved communities grows empathy and efficiency of Michigan's pediatricians

Claire CharltonWednesday, May 16, 2018
With a goal of positively impacting the lives of Michigan children, medical organizations are better preparing physicians to serve children with empathy.
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Can Metro Detroit's treasure trove of mid-century modern architecture be preserved?

Patrick DunnWednesday, May 16, 2018
Metromode's Patrick Dunn tells us about the remarkable history – and sometimes disheartening present condition – of mid-century modern architecture in Metro Detroit.
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We love pizza. But do we love autonomous cars?

Howard LovyFriday, May 11, 2018
Autonomous pizza delivery is a thing. And it's being tested by Ford in Ann Arbor. But will customers leave their front door to get their pie? Find out here.
Feature Story Altran's World Class Passive Safety Center, Wixom Transportation

Altran expands to Detroit, brings passive safety solutions to U.S.

Claire CharltonThursday, May 10, 2018
Altran, a global engineering R&D organization, is bringing passive safety solutions to clients through its recent expansion into the Detroit region. And the move was made simple, thanks to help from economic development experts on the ground.
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Profiles in transit: Meet four Metro Detroiters who take the bus

Erin GoldThursday, May 10, 2018
Riding the bus is "not this scary thing" according to the transit riders interviewed by Metromode's Erin Gold.
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Two transformative park projects take shape in Rochester Hills

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 10, 2018
As summer heats up, so too does new park construction in Rochester Hills.
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Bike Dearborn uses Walk n Roll events to promote bike-friendly businesses, encourage others

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 10, 2018
In an effort to encourage Dearborn businesses to become more bike-friendly, the cycling group Bike Dearborn is now meeting at local businesses rather than parks for its weekly rides.
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Report: Michigan manufacturing must embrace Industry 4.0 to succeed

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 10, 2018
Automation Alley is working to prepare Michigan for the next industrial revolution. A new report should help Michigan manufacturers better understand their case.
Feature Story Perennial Garden at Matthaei Botanical Gardens Arts and Culture

The best spots to see flowers bloom in Metro Detroit

Kate RoffWednesday, May 9, 2018
Spring took it's time getting here this year, but now that it has finally arrived we got you covered for the best places to get your flower fix. 
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