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All Things Pickled

Nicole Rupersburg Thursday, January 19, 2012

Metro Detroit's got pickle pride! This humble, homegrown, and oh-so tasty snack has a long history in Motown, and now a new generation of briners and picklers are ready to carry the torch ... or wield the jars, as the case may be. From gherkins to kimchi to sauerkraut and all points between, food fermentation is our new black.

A Semester In The D

Natalie Burg Thursday, September 22, 2011

It's where the academic rubber meets the real world road. U-M's "Semester In The D" program places 25 students in Motown for a semester to learn how Detroit defines Michigan's past and its future.

Density Vs. Transit

Jon Zemke Thursday, July 28, 2011

The argument against mass transit in Southeast Michigan has always hinged on the region's lack of density. But that hasn't stopped sprawling metros like Phoenix and Salt Lake City from building highly successful light rail systems. Metromode reruns a story that's as relevant today as it was four years ago.

Bohemian Rhapsody: Metro Detroit's Coffee Chemists

Nicole Rupersburg Thursday, June 23, 2011

Craft beers, heirloom produce, artisanal breads - not all foods are created equal. Now a network of local cafes are looking to get Metro Detroiters to reconsider that most sacred of beverages - the cup of Joe. Unconvinced? Consider this: Wine has 750 flavor profiles; coffee has 1500.

What Makes Metro Detroit Stick?

Jeff Meyers Thursday, May 19, 2011

Last winter the Knight Foundation and Gallup released a survey that found that cities do better economically when the people in them want to stick around. So, what do Metro Detroiters value most when it comes to place? Cultural amenities, education, and community openness. Metromode takes a deep dive into the survey's results.

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Ann Arbor Features

All Things Pickled

A Semester In The D

Density Vs. Transit

Bohemian Rhapsody: Metro Detroit's Coffee Chemists

What Makes Metro Detroit Stick?

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