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Opinion: Bankruptcy, the beginning of another opportunity

Matthew Naimi Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Matthew Naimi has made an impact working on food, land use and recyling issues. He has run for City Council and worked on youth programs with the Detroit Public Schools. He says bankruptcy provides us with a real plan, perhaps for the first time. 
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Whole lotta local foods love

Noelle Lothamer Tuesday, July 23, 2013
When Whole Foods Market planned its Midtown location it also made sure to include the products of Detroit food innovators and entrepreneurs on its shelves. Food writer Noelle Lothamer takes us down the aisles to show us where the local stuff stacks up. 
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Support, outreach winning combo for DC Futbol Club

Matthew Lewis Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Oh, yeah, and the team is none too shabby either, just capturing its regular season championship with an 11-0-1 record. Matthew Lewis was on the pitch screaming "goal!" at the team's recent victory over Buffalo. 
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On the Ground: Changing the culture of learning

Matthew Lewis Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Students at the Brenda Scott Academy are not part of a traditional academic setting. They have longer school days and remain in class 11 months out of the year. Matthew Lewis spent time there last week and witnessed good things beginning to develop.
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On the ground and running

Matthew Lewis Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Welcome to Osborn, where writer Matthew Lewis is spending the summer reporting on all the small but important things that build community life in a Detroit neighborhood. Where does the energy begin? At the Benjamin Franklin branch of the Detroit Public Library.
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On the Ground: Model D launches summer media hub in Osborn

Claire Nelson Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Our new summerlong series in Osborn is about people and projects driving neighborhood transformation. We'll meet residents and leaders, educators and students, artists and entrepreneurs, get the big picture by seeing all the little details at work. Claire Nelson prepares us for what's to come.
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On the Ground: Model D launches summer media hub in Osborn

Claire Nelson Friday, July 12, 2013
Our new summerlong series in Osborn is about people and projects driving neighborhood transformation. We'll meet residents and leaders, educators and students, artists and entrepreneurs, get the big picture by seeing all the little details at work. Claire Nelson prepares us for what's to come.
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Support, outreach winning combo for DC Futbol Club

Matthew Lewis Friday, July 12, 2013
Oh, yeah, and the team is none too shabby either, just capturing its regular season championship with an 11-0-1 record. Matthew Lewis was on the pitch screaming "goal!" at the team's recent victory over Buffalo. 
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Detroit Regional City talk recapped

Walter Wasacz Friday, July 12, 2013
The Detroit Institute of Arts was host to a stimulating panel discussion on regionalism -- a vitally important cog in the future of the city. Walter Wasacz brought his notebook, Oren Goldenberg his video camera. 
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Our guide to planning your wedding in Detroit

Noelle Lothamer Friday, June 28, 2013
Planning one of the biggest days of your life can be daunting, but it can also be a lot of fun if you have good resources. Here are some things to keep in mind as you begin your search for the perfect Detroit wedding spot.
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Now's the time: Let's get hitched in the city

Noelle Lothamer Friday, June 28, 2013
Nontraditional, creative events inspired by a passion for place and personal expression. That appears to be the current trend when it comes to weddings in Detroit. As it should be, says our expert on urban nuptials, Noelle Lothamer.  
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Green City Diaries: Conserving water, improving neighborhood life

Matthew Piper Friday, June 28, 2013
Detroit residents are finding ways to go blue -- meaning, they are learning about the practical environmental benefits of freshwater infrastructure by creating rain gardens and other water-based landscapes. Matthew Piper dives in to get the story.
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Opinion: Detroit needs a strong city council

Matthew Clayson & Bradford Frost Friday, June 28, 2013
Detroit residents must focus on the council by district races closely this summer and fall. Get to know the candidates. Be sure to vote. Bring neighborhood empowerment into the governing process, say Matthew Clayson and Bradford Frost. 
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Detroit by district: It starts with a village

Matthew Lewis Friday, June 28, 2013
Community leaders and neighborhood advocates like Stephanie Johnson-Cobb, manager of community involvement and safety at Focus: HOPE, are digging in for Detroit's future. Matthew Lewis meets her in part two of our report on new voting districts.  
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Rainwater man of Southwest Detroit

Matthew Lewis Friday, June 28, 2013
Meet Jeff Klein, whose business, Detroit Farm and Garden in Southwest Detroit, was opened with a mission to provide quality gardening, farming and landscape resources to the community. Matthew Lewis ties it all to the region's blue-green movement.
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