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As Ellis Island Tea grows, founder Nailah Ellis-Brown makes hiring local a priority

Patrick Dunn Thursday, October 13, 2016

Since founding the company in 2008, Ellis-Brown been named one of Forbes' "30 Under 30" in the manufacturing industry and her beverages are now available in Meijer and Whole Foods stores across the Midwest.

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Detroit songwriter Audra Kubat helps youth find their voice

MJ Galbraith Thursday, October 13, 2016

The singer/songwriter, who's been working with youth in schools to develop their musical voice, is releasing her first album in a decade in a series of shows at the DIA.

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Shakiya Robertson with her kids, from left to right, Kye'Ren, Kyi'Lei, Davion, and Ky'Shaun in front of their home

In search of solutions to Detroit's foreclosure crisis

David Sands Thursday, October 13, 2016

In the second installment of our series on Detroit's foreclosure crisis, David Sands looks at the organizations and people developing innovative solutions to keep people in their homes.

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Grandville Avenue Arts and Humanities Teen Leaders in the Arts participants Egypt Kyles, Karen Pacheco, Emmanuel Zavala, Antonio Jaimes, and Edgar Jaimes.

Leading through the arts: Teens across the state are transforming Michigan's creative landscape

Justin Farrar Thursday, October 13, 2016

When it comes to incorporating the voices of youth in arts programming, Michigan is leading the way. Teens in Ann Arbor, Detroit and Grand Rapids are bringing a fresh perspectives to important issues through the lens of art.

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4 things to know about Detroit and green infrastructure

Aaron Mondry Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Model D recently hosted a panel at Detroit Beer Company on ways Detroit can harness its green infrastructure potential. Here are the most important takeaways from the event.

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Five of the greatest modern buildings in Metro Detroit

Brian Conway Wednesday, September 28, 2016

We asked Brian Conway, editor of a recently released book on Michigan's contributions to design, to list his favorite modern buildings in Metro Detroit.

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It's Miller Time: Meet the Detroit educator who's helping solve water issues around the country

Martina Guzm�n Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Carol Miller has taught at Wayne State for 30 years and influenced countless students. She's also part of a prestigious cohort of water-quality engineers that's made an enormous contribution to the health of Michigan's waters.

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David Alade, left, and Steven Harris, right, on the steps of a building newly purchased by Harris

A new beginning for the North End

Cornelius Fortune Wednesday, September 28, 2016

The North End has seen terrible times, as residents and community members attest. But thanks to the efforts of developers, artists, and others with a vision, the narrative is shifting.

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Former site of Saint-�tienne�s military manufacturing activities, the Manufacture

Three things to know about Detroit's City of Design designation

Ellen Schneider Wednesday, September 28, 2016

UNESCO's City of Design designation has helped members transform their cities through design. Ellen Schneider of the Detroit Creative Corridor Center writes about how Detroit can harness that same potential.

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The Detroit comic con that's changing perceptions of race in comics

Kim Eggleston Wednesday, September 14, 2016

A lot more people are making the pilgrimage to Detroit this fall to attend MECCA, a black-centric celebration of geekdom and creativity.

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HopCat: the 'anti-chain chain'

Annamarie Sysling Wednesday, September 07, 2016

What started as a hobby has become big business for HopCat owner Mark Sellers.

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Open data: How access to public data is growing in Detroit

Patrick Dunn Wednesday, September 07, 2016

For years, Detroiters had a hard time getting reliable data in a digestible format. But thanks to greater transparency from city government, and the work of a host of other companies and organizations, access to data has never been better.

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Chinatown kiosk at Peterborough and Cass

The yin and yang of Detroit's fastest changing neighborhood

Walter Wasacz Wednesday, September 07, 2016

For the first article in our series on walking as a means of neighborhood discovery, Walter Wasacz heads to Chinatown, a place where booming economic activity confronts history.

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A region of opportunity: How Metro Detroit is helping its immigrant population succeed

Aaron Mondry Wednesday, September 07, 2016

In the second installment of our series on solutions to regional issues, we explore how cities and community groups are helping Metro Detroit's immigrants overcome the many challenges they face when coming to America.

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Students in the program roleplay as police officers

Keeping the peace: Wayne State program continues longtime work of youth conflict resolution

Emell Derra Adolphus Thursday, August 25, 2016

As the 50th anniversary of the Detroit 1967 approaches, Wayne State University's Center for Peace and Conflict Studies continues to challenge tomorrow's young leaders to take action today.

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