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Collaboration Over Competition: How Downtown Farmington’s community spirit earned national acclaim
From sharing ingredients to using the Syndicate social district, local business owners are coming together as a community to continue driving economic success.
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Black Girls Do Science sparks a new generation of women in STEM
Bryne Berry, founder of Black Girls Do Science, created the nonprofit to expand access and representation, empowering and exposing girls of color to the STEM fields to reduce racial and gender gaps.
Leading with Care; Model D’s Newest Managing Editor, Kyla L. Wright, on legacy, community, and stewarding Detroit’s stories forward
In a city where Black culture and innovation shape every layer of life, representation in media leadership is not only symbolic: it is essential. I am honored to steward this publication forward with that responsibility in mind.
Health equity, representation drive Detroit dentist’s mission
Once inspired by a high school mentor, Dr. Michele Bloxson now advances health equity through public dentistry and trauma-informed care.
Social determinants of health and whole-person care
Mental health care cannot be effective or sustainable unless people to feel safe, stable, and supported.
What’s at stake for young families: Early childhood policy after the 2026 election
Anne Kuhnen, MLPP Kids Count policy director weighs in on early childhood education after the ’26 gubernatorial election.
Collaboration Over Competition: How Downtown Farmington’s community spirit earned national acclaim
From sharing ingredients to using the Syndicate social district, local business owners are coming together as a community to continue driving economic success.
Where will Michigan’s next governor stand on early childhood education?
Michigan’s many gubernatorial candidates offer a variety of approaches to early childhood education.
Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy celebrated by Southfield task force through peace walk and youth service awards
The Southfield Martin Luther King, Jr. Task Force honored King’s legacy of social justice, nonviolence, and equality for all Americans through a peace walk on MLK Day 2026.
Berkley Public Library revives video rental store nostalgia with BerkBuster
In a largely digital world, Berkley Public Library is rewinding back to the days of the neighborhood video rental store, with its latest addition, BerkBuster.
LifeWays: Why Infant Mental Health Matters
How infants and toddlers are cared for impacts their lifelong mental health.
Detroit’s seniors are facing a winter crisis most people never see
Older women are more vulnerable to hunger, unsafe cold and isolation. They’re also reluctant to reach out for help.
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