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Claire Charlton

Fascination drives Claire Charlton to write features and profiles. Always interested in people and their stories, Claire is dedicated to the art of interviewing. A freelancer for a dozen years, Claire writes about health, fitness, business and fun. When she’s not writing, drinking coffee or hanging with her family, Claire runs endurance events, practices yoga, and volunteers with lots of nonprofits.

Claire Charlton's Latest Articles

Royal Oak’s Tome Software innovates for safer cycling

Cyclists in Oakland County are pedaling along the many new bike lanes, as biking-for-transportation increases in popularity. We spoke with Jake Sigal of Tome Software about his company’s efforts to make cyclists safer on the roads.

5 things people say about Detroit mobility

When Metro Detroiters gather to talk transportation, what do they say? To find out, we listened in during “Mobility in the City," a discussion held at the Detroit Center for Design and Technology.

Garage roof garden is what’s growin’ on in Pontiac

For a parking garage that doesn't fill with cars but gets bathed in sunshine, a rooftop garden just makes sense. Pontiac nonprofit Serendipity Seeds is working hard to create an urban green space.

Why is Pontiac the best home for a tech business?

On June 6, leaders from The NEXT Education, MadDog Technology, LocalHop, and the tech defense industry will sit down with Pontiac entrepreneur Glen Konopaskie at the free High Growth Happy Hour. In advance, they share thoughts on why Pontiac is so special.

Dr. Allison Tripi
How working in underserved communities grows empathy and efficiency of Michigan’s pediatricians

With a goal of positively impacting the lives of Michigan children, medical organizations are better preparing physicians to serve children with empathy.

Altran's World Class Passive Safety Center, Wixom
Altran expands to Detroit, brings passive safety solutions to U.S.

Altran, a global engineering R&D organization, is bringing passive safety solutions to clients through its recent expansion into the Detroit region. And the move was made simple, thanks to help from economic development experts on the ground.

Pontiac Run Club had 10 participants on its inaugural run.
Weekly run club encourages thirst for vitality in Pontiac

Open to every experience level from absolute beginner to seasoned marathoner, run club is an opportunity for people to gather, share training wisdom, and see the neighborhoods of Pontiac from a pound-the-ground perspective.

Michelle Smith helps put on a toddler's shoes
VIDEO: Treating mental health in Michigan’s kids and teens

Check out this informative video on the challenges of identifying and treating mental health disorders in kids.

LTU Collaboratory engages in ‘design thinking’ during May 8 session

Design thinking. What is it, exactly? And more importantly, how can design thinking influence the way you work and solve problems?

Michigan Council on Future Mobility makes key recommendations

The Michigan Council on Future Mobility has presented its second annual report to Gov. Rick Snyder, and in it outlined key recommendations for policy changes regarding mobility.

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