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How Jenifer Daniels gives nontraditional founders a leg up in the tech industry

After launching her own startup, Jenifer Daniels is helping Detroitâ€™s social entrepreneurs tackle systemic problems, from internet access to economic empowerment for trans individuals....

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How my partner and I stayed sane through the pandemic by playing board games

Whatever your level of engagement or aptitude, thereâ€™s a board game for you -- here are 11 of our favorites....

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Is Detroit closing the Bowen Library branch?

Rumors swirled, but the Detroit Public Library says the Southwest neighborhood hub is staying open....

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Your Detroit winter survival guide: 20+ ideas to help you make it to spring

In the Detroit Winter Survival Guide, find tips and activities to make The Worst Season a little more bearable. ...

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How Detroitâ€™s borders were drawn â€” and why it matters

Detroit borders are infamously contentious, from Grosse Pointe barriers to 8 Mile's symbolism -- and weâ€™re still experiencing the effects of border disputes 100 years...

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What Detroit’s climate change battle will look like

While it may not see hurricanes or wildfires, climate change will present Detroit with challenges. The solution? Building resilience with the basics....

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Detroitâ€™s midnight sun: How Canadian greenhouses could endanger Detroit River migratory birds

Canadian cannabis greenhouses are one of the reasons behind glowing skies over the Detroit River -- and a concern for migratory birds....

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Are Detroitâ€™s poorest still paying more than their fair share of property taxes?

Despite a citywide reassessment, experts say taxes in the city continue to be inflated....

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My anger isn’t your anger: The duality of January 6

It is impossible to remove the duality of race from how we experienced the insurrection at the Capitol -- or from our anger and fear....

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Who benefited the most from Motor City Match’s federal dollars? Hint: Not Detroit’s small business owners

A striking report from the city inspector general determined that less than 20% of the grant program's federal funds went directly to support small business...

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