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Foundation donates $25K to Farmington park project in hopes of inspiring hometown pride
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Monday, January 30, 2023
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Shopping small and local in downtown Dearborn has never been easier
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Monday, December 19, 2022
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Why this company left the office park for a spot in downtown Farmington
MJ Galbraith
Thursday, December 15, 2022
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Sterling Heights reveals plans for Lakeside City Center, the $1B redevelopment of Lakeside Mall
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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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We have liftoff: Ground Control Coffee Roasters opens in downtown Farmington
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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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See how the redevelopment of this historic Farmington bank turned out — and why it matters
MJ Galbraith
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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Street party in historic Franklin to celebrate recent downtown development
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Thursday, August 18, 2022
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Apothecary Coffee & Espresso officially opens its doors in downtown Farmington
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Thursday, August 11, 2022
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Downtown Northville permanently closes city streets in favor of social district
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Thursday, August 11, 2022
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Meet the entrepreneurs who are about to turn Farmington into a coffee destination
MJ Galbraith
Thursday, July 14, 2022
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PHOTOS: How Hazel Park makes the most of murals
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Thursday, June 9, 2022
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Women’s boutique and spa finds room to grow with new location in downtown Farmington
MJ Galbraith
Thursday, May 19, 2022
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Farmington’s social district a winner at this year’s Main Street Awards in Oakland County
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Thursday, May 12, 2022
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Creative coworking space and photography studio to celebrate grand opening in downtown Pontiac
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Thursday, May 12, 2022
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Dearborn Restaurant Week offers the chance to tour the world in 30 restaurants
MJ Galbraith
Thursday, March 17, 2022
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PHOTOS: Live ice carving event promotes solidarity between Oxford and Lake Orion
Joe Powers
Thursday, February 10, 2022
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Looking Back: Rochester Christmas traditions hark from 'jolly souls' in the city's history
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3 downtown placemaking projects recognized for improving their communities
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Thursday, November 11, 2021
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Pontiac revival: How a collaborative is building momentum, and funding, for inclusive local projects
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Thursday, October 21, 2021
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