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Feature Story Don Murray picks up some bait. Community Development

Fishing pros and local anglers alike are flocking to Lake St. Clair

David SandsThursday, August 19, 2021
Lake St. Clair has a reputation as a top-notch fishing location, and people  near and far are taking notice.
Feature Story “I feel like now, as I go through college, I'm appreciating the POP project more and more for what it prepared me for,” says POP Design Team alum Amar Haidar. Arts and Culture

Dearborn public art project teaches students lessons about art and life

MJ GalbraithThursday, August 19, 2021
“I feel like now, as I go through college, I'm appreciating the POP project more and more for what it prepared me for,” says POP Design Team alum Amar Haidar.
Development News Mayor Michael Taylor “plays soccer” against the kids in Trailblazer, the new mural in Sterling Heights. Arts and Culture

New mural in Sterling Heights offers interactive experience through augmented reality technology

MJ GalbraithThursday, August 19, 2021
Development News A scene from the NW Goldberg neighborhood in Detroit, a participating site for the Inside|Out program from the DIA. Arts and Culture

Detroit Institute of Arts seeks submissions for its Inside|Out program

MJ GalbraithThursday, August 19, 2021
The Detroit Institute of Arts is seeking out communities in Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties interested in participating in their Inside|Out program for the 2022 season.
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Garage Cultural elevates community and culture in Southwest DetroitModel D Explorer Series

MJ GalbraithTuesday, August 17, 2021
“We want to elevate the idea that the people that have been here for a really long time matter, and their stories need to be elevated and respected as new populations come in,” says Amelia Duran, co-directora for Garage Cultural.
Development News A scene from the 2018 Harvest Moon Celebration in downtown Farmington. Arts and Culture

Harvest Moon Celebration to return to downtown Farmington this September

MJ GalbraithThursday, August 12, 2021
“We are thrilled to have our favorite Fall event return this year,” says Jessica Westendorf, promotions coordinator for the Farmington DDA. “After pausing in 2020, it will make the bonfires, twinkle lights, live music and beer extra special.”
Development News Nominations are open for the 14th annual Diversity Distinction Awards. Diversity

Sterling Heights seeks champions of diversity for annual awards ceremony

MJ GalbraithThursday, August 12, 2021
“As a committee, we recognize that community members do so much to further understanding and respect among the many cultures and ethnicities that call the city of Sterling Heights home,” Ethnic Community Committee Chairperson Carmen Williams said in a release.
Development News The restaurant hosted pop-ups this past winter, selling hand pies like the Pork & Pickle and Chicken Tikka Marsala. Entrepreneurship

European-style café, bar, and bistro to open in downtown Northville

MJ GalbraithThursday, August 12, 2021
The restaurant’s name, Toria, is a nod to downtown Northville’s Victorian-era heritage
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Walsh's Online MBA Retains Tier One Ranking for Third Year

Sharon StantonWednesday, August 11, 2021
For the third consecutive year, Walsh’s online MBA program has been ranked a Tier One Global Online MBA by CEO Magazine. Walsh earned the highest ranking of three Michigan schools on the list.
Feature Story Troy Historic Village. Courtesy Troy Historical Society Arts and Culture

Looking back: Troy Historic Village works to preserve city’s history amid intense development

Brianne TurczynskiWednesday, August 11, 2021
Known for its many popular chain restaurants and big-box retailers, Somerset Mall, and its dense, culturally diverse population, Troy created the village as a sort of haven for historic structures.
Feature Story Public Thrift worker-owners, Top: Julian Trombly, Bri Stacy, Margo Dalal Bottom: Quintonio Steele, Desmond Burkett and CJ Priehs

Worker-owned thrift store opening in Hamtramck reimagines what second-hand shopping should be

Sarah WilliamsMonday, August 9, 2021
What if going to the resale shop meant having a boutique experience on the cheap while also supporting small business, local nonprofits, shelters, and mutual aids? What if your curated donations were shared throughout nearby neighborhoods rather than piled into trash dumps or mass shipped overseas?
Feature Story It would take approximately ten employees to reopen Browndog Farmington, a team that would include servers, bartenders, and kitchen staff. Entrepreneurship

Now Hiring: Browndog Barlor & Restaurant is making a push to reopen in downtown Farmington

MJ GalbraithThursday, August 5, 2021
After COVID-19 forced their closure, Browndog Barlor & Restaurant in downtown Farmington hopes to reopen by late summer.
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Volunteer Opportunities Fit All Schedules at Girl Scouts of Southeastern MichiganWe Offer a Place for You to Share Your Time and Talents With Our Girls

Jane Parikh-SimonsThursday, August 5, 2021
Development News The surveys help City leaders understand resident priorities like parks and recreation, says Mayor Michael C. Taylor. Community Development

Sterling Heights residents have opportunity to score city services with survey program

MJ GalbraithThursday, August 5, 2021
“We reach out to residents every few years to see how we are doing and determine what residents see as a success and what they see as areas for improvement,” says Sterling Heights Mayor Michael C. Taylor.
Development News BIG INK at Atlantic Center for the Arts | Artist: Sean Mick Arts and Culture

Hazel Park art gallery and studio offers chance to use large scale woodblock printing press

MJ GalbraithThursday, August 5, 2021
Local artists of all levels are encouraged to apply for their chance to utilize The Big Tuna, a mobile woodblock printing press visiting from New Hampshire.
Feature Story Artistic director Joe Bailey(left) stands beside his husband and theater co-founder Brandy Joe Plambeck(right). Plambeck is the media director for The Ringwald Theatre. Diversity

Ferndale's Ringwald Theatre returns to the stage

Sarah WilliamsWednesday, August 4, 2021
Intermission is over, and showgoers will soon be finding their seats. In June, the theater announced a new partnership with Ferndale’s long-standing LBGTQ+ community center, Affirmations.
Feature Story Tylonn J. Sawyer mural of his nephews fighting aliens off E Grand Blvd on St. Antoine

North End neighborhood boasts beauty in BLKOUT Walls Mural Festival

Sarah WilliamsMonday, August 2, 2021
The seven-day celebration of Black artists included live mural painting, artist panel discussions, walking tours and community workshops, and left the North End and adjacent New Center area boasting dozens of vibrant new murals.
Feature Story Jet skiers and boat enthusiasts enjoy the waters of Lake St. Clair. Healthy Communities

Looking to go boating on Lake St. Clair? Here's the history and highlights.

David SandsFriday, July 30, 2021
Lake St. Clair has long been a haven for local boating enthusiasts. Here's why.
Development News Bicyclists check out Saturday at the Park on Hines Drive. Arts and Culture

On Hines Drive, bikes and pedestrians take over the street once a week

David SandsThursday, July 29, 2021
This weekly event at a Wayne County parkway puts non-motorized travelers in the driver's seat.
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Here’s how sustainability plays a key role in the way this Detroit furniture maker does businessModel D Explorer Series

MJ GalbraithThursday, July 22, 2021
“What we need is high quality furniture that's not going to go out of style or break down. Furniture that can potentially be modular, to move with you and adapt to your lifestyle over time. That's really what we're after,” says Aaron Turk, senior vice president of operations and corporate development at Floyd.
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