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Claire Charlton

Claire Charlton is a Metro Detroit freelance writer. Connect with her on FacebookInstagram, or Twitter.

Claire Charlton's Latest Articles

Riddle Elementary students at their school garden.
How edible schoolyards in Lansing help feed the community

An after-school gardening club at three Lansing-area elementary schools helps kids learn how food gets from their own school gardens to their table – and how to improve their community's overall food security.

Buckley students enjoy their school's community garden.
How policy, systems, and environmental change can create healthier Michigan communities

By reaching beyond direct nutrition and fitness education, PSE initiatives work to change environments and systems, removing barriers that make choosing that healthy snack and getting that physical activity so difficult.

Kids prepare food at The Learning Kitchen.
Kitchen classroom empowers young chefs to pursue healthful choices

The Learning Kitchen is a hands-on cooking and nutrition education program for middle schoolers offered at Kalamazoo Valley Community College through a partnership between KVCC and Bronson Healthcare.

Shelters adjust to meet needs of Metro Detroit homeless during COVID-19

Organizations that support individuals and families experiencing homelessness are getting creative in rethinking their daily operations.

Mobility Moments Podcast: 2019 Recap with Glenn Stevens, MICHauto

Driven catches up with Glenn Stevens, executive director at MICHauto to look back at mobility in 2019...and learn what's in store for Michigan mobility in 2020. 

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Harambee Home School Cooperative supports early education in Detroit

How one Detroiter is creating her own child care options using a cooperative model.

Mobility Moments Podcast: Emily Heintz, EntryPoint

Mobility entrepreneurship is growing in Michigan. But what do these startups need for success? We talk with Emily Heintz, founder and managing director of EntryPoint about economic development, sustainability, and inclusion in Michigan's high-tech mobility ecosystem.

Mobility Moments Podcast: Aniela Kuzon, Ford City:One

The Ford City:One Challenge is engaging individuals and challenging entrepreneurs to spark positive mobility change in Detroit. We talked with Aniela Kuzon, founder and global lead for Ford City:One Innovation to learn about this program's impact in other cities in North America, and what we changes we can expect here in Detroit.

Mobility Moments Podcast: Telva McGruder, Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan

In Southwest Detroit, Girl Scouts are building confidence in STEM through immersive programs like robotics. We spent time with three young robot programmers and talked with Telva McGruder, General Motors engineer and chair of the board of directors at Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan, to get the bigger picture.

Mobility Moments Podcast: Sen. Mallory McMorrow, Michigan Automotive Caucus

Michigan Senator Malloy McMorrow is learning firsthand about the challenges of being a plug-in electric vehicle owner. Discover what she's doing to help cover the state with a robust charging infrastructure and create a prosperous automobility economy, Pure Michigan style.

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