Pontiac’s good health includes the whole community
Pontiac is moving toward an inclusive health-focused future, and community partners are jumping on board to prove there is strength—and health—in numbers.
Claire Charlton's Latest Articles
Rebuilding Together Oakland County works toward safe, healthy homes…and parks
For 25 years, Rebuilding Together Oakland County has provided repair and renovation work for low-income homeowners. Metromode's Claire Charlton digs in to learn more about this hard-working nonprofit.
LTU Collaboratory incubates and accelerates startups
The successful entrepreneur knows it’s never enough to come up with a great idea. It’s what you do with that idea that matters.
Michigan leads in quality, innovative, multifaceted approach to online education
While many school districts throughout the country are addressing how to handle education with the technology of tomorrow, Michigan already has a solid plan for online learning today.
Pleasant Ridge: Metro Detroit’s hidden gem
Sometimes wonderful things come in small packages. Take for example one of Metro Detroit’s tiniest cities, born of an ancient beach ridge and home to artists, writers, and beautiful pre-war homes.
9 things to know about Oakland County’s lakes
Metromode's Claire Charlton dives in (not literally) to find out how Oakland County's lakes were formed, how they benefit the region and what's in store for their future.
Teacher highlights kids in need of homes through art exhibit
By showcasing children in need of adoption through fine art photography, an Oakland County teacher hopes to touch hearts and help kids find their forever homes.
Founders of Detroit’s Flash Delivery keep their plates full
When entrepreneurs recognize just how well their skills complement each other, there’s no limit to their potential for success. Into their third year together, Ericka Billingslea and Tatiana Grant are feeding Detroit by growing Flash Delivery at a steady pace.
Success beyond startup: Walker-Miller invests in energy, diversity
By definition, startups have to start somewhere. But in order to really gain traction, small businesses must reach “second level” to create jobs and contribute to the economy on a bigger scale. Carla Walker-Miller, president and CEO of Walker-Miller Energy Services, talks about how to make this leap, and why “leaning out” is so important for growth and diversity.
ModeChat: Wendy Jackson on why business must support early childhood education
Metromode talks with Wendy Lewis Jackson at the Kresge Foundation's Detroit Program on why Michigan companies would do well to support working families.
