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Kate Roff

Kate Roff is an award-winning freelance writer and journalism educator, currently based out of Detroit. She is the managing editor of Metromode and Model D. Contact her at kroff@issuemediagroup.com

Kate Roff's Latest Articles

Thomas Typinski
Detroit veterans find next “mission” in entrepreneurship

Many veterans re-assimilating to mainstream society have turned to entrepreneurship. And they're connecting with each other through programs like Veterans in Residence, a WeWork business incubator that supports veteran-led initiatives.

Diana Juarez
Protests, activism, and community service: Students at Detroit’s Western International take a stand

Teenagers at southwest Detroit's Western International HS aren't just sitting back and watching the world go by. On the contrary, they're leading and participating in campaigns to raise awareness of the most important social issues of the day.

Perennial Garden at Matthaei Botanical Gardens
The best spots to see flowers bloom in metro Detroit

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. 

Behind every good beer in metro Detroit, there’s a great woman

While the brewing scene still remains a male-dominated space here in Michigan, the number of women in the industry is growing. We profiled four women brewmasters in metro Detroit to find out more about their work.

Quiana Broden
Cooking with Que: Detroit foodie to launch school program out of new food incubator and kitchen

Food blogger Quiana Broden will open a new culinary hub, called simply The Kitchen, in New Center. But what she's most excited about is working with 10 schools to provide free courses on food purchasing, cooking, and kitchen skills.

Artistic rendering of the expanded Motown Museum
“A music lovers playground”: An inside look at the Motown Museum expansion

The current museum, housed in the cramped quarters of the original recording studio, will be expanded to a 50,000-square-feet space and include interactive exhibits, a performance theater, recording studios, and meeting spaces.

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