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Girl Scouts in the Girl Empowerment Program receive instructions before building robots in a Robotics workshop.

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Empowering Girls to Lead and Succeed

Jane Parikh-SimonsWednesday, May 26, 2021

From left, Tyler and Adam Pokowski, Steve Vigneau, and Wade Robbins ride the Shelden Trails at Stony Creek Metropark.

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With expanding trails and engaged riders, mountain biking flourishes in Southeast Michigan

David SandsTuesday, May 25, 2021

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Floyd co-founders COO Alex O’Dell, left, and CEO Kyle Hoff.

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From maker space beginnings to international aspirations, Floyd stays rooted in Detroit

MJ GalbraithTuesday, May 25, 2021

A bulletin board at Scripps Park.

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Resilient Neighborhoods: This Detroit nonprofit is reconnecting neighbors at a Woodbridge Park

Sarah WilliamsTuesday, May 25, 2021

Melissa McCleod

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Melissa McLeod (aka Feral Detroit) on why you don't need to travel elsewhere to experience nature

Monday, May 24, 2021

Ariell Jones works the bar. Coriander Kitchen and Farm. Photo by Nick Hagen

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Rooted and rising: Coriander Kitchen and Farm

Chloe SeymourMonday, May 24, 2021

Apartment unit managed by Ginosko Development Company

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Affordable housing: What is it, where to find it, and why it’s Detroit’s next best bet

Biba AdamsMonday, May 24, 2021

End-of-life doula Toula Saratsis holds a photo of her daughter Angelica, who died at age 7 of a rare genetic disorder.

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Palliative care maximizes quality of life for Michiganders facing serious illness and death

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, May 20, 2021

Michigan Congressional Districts. Source: Wikimedia Commons

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Metro Detroit nonprofits aim to get community voices into redistricting process

Patrick DunnWednesday, May 19, 2021

A rendering of DHDC's building remodeled for the Fantazma Market & Cafe.

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Resilient Neighborhoods: New outdoor markets could give local-owned businesses a leg up in Corktown

David SandsTuesday, May 18, 2021

Ko Melina. Photo by @klocko_

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KO Melina on COVID, racism, and taking action to support each other

MJ GalbraithMonday, May 17, 2021

Markita Moore and bike on Livernois Photo by David Lewinski.

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Metro Detroit's bike infrastructure is growing. Here’s how.

David SandsMonday, May 17, 2021

Northend bandits. Photo by David Lewinski.

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On bicycle clubs and the social fabric of Detroit life

Biba AdamsMonday, May 17, 2021

Esthi Queen Healing Spa

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New Black-owned day spa brings luxurious beauty treatments to Hamtramck

Biba AdamsMonday, May 17, 2021

Nathaniel Bergman administers a COVID-19 vaccine to a homebound resident in her home.

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Michigan agencies offer in-home COVID-19 vaccinations for homebound residents

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, May 13, 2021

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