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David Sands

David Sands is freelance writer based in Detroit. He's covered news for the Huffington Post Detroit, as an assistant editor, and for Mode Shift, as a staff writer. Follow him on twitter @DSandsDetroit.

David Sands's Latest Articles

Sanilac County Sheriff Paul Rich and Sanilac County Community Mental Health CEO Wilbert Morris
Michigan’s community mental health and law enforcement agencies team up to keep people out of jail

As awareness about how policing and mental health intersect grows across the state, more Michigan counties are involving community mental health agencies in law enforcement response and diverting people who are simply experiencing symptoms of mental illness from jail.

Learn all the right moves at Argentine Tango Detroit dance studio.
5 date night ideas sure to stir up the romance in Macomb County

Here are five fun and exciting ideas for your next date night in Macomb County.

Cross-country skiing at Stony Creek Metropark
Here’s what you need to know about cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in Macomb County

Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are great fun, when the weather allows. Here's where you can try them out in Macomb County.

A customer orders from the meat deptartment at Srodek's.
Here are 3 ethnic markets you really need to check out in Macomb County

Macomb County offers tastes from around the world. Here are a few of the area's ethnic markets that really stand out.

Shoppers check out Kitty Deluxe in St. Clair Shores.
3 unique shops that gift seekers can only find in Macomb County

Looking for some unique gifts this holiday season? Check out these one-of-a-kind shops based in Macomb County.

A visitor to Blake's Orchard out picking apples.
3 Macomb County cider mills and orchards you won’t want to miss this season

Each of these three Macomb County U-pick orchards offer home-made cider and donuts, as well as their own unique attractions.

Hans and Patricia Dengler kayak the Clinrton River.
Kayaking in Macomb County? Here’s what to do before, during, and after a paddle trip

Macomb County is full of fun places to explore on kayak and canoe. Here's a look at some, and a few tips to keep in mind when you're feeling ready for an adventure on the water.

How communities are tackling Metro Detroit’s biggest biking infrastructure challenges

"Every time I ride to places like Hines Drive or some of the other suburbs, there's sections of it where there is significant cycling infrastructure," says cyclist Andrew Smith, who has never had a driver's license for a motor vehicle. "But there are also significant gaps that as a cyclist make me feel like that's the border of my world."

Cyclists cross a bridge at George George Park.
Despite false starts, Macomb Parks are forging ahead with big spring plans

With new developments on the way, visitors will soon have even more great reasons to check out a variety of Macomb County Parks.

Todd Scott know first-hand (or should that be first-foot?) who is doing urban bike infrastructure well in metro Detroit.
Which metro Detroit cities are doing urban bike infrastructure well?

Todd Scott says it's obvious when a city takes cycling seriously: "They consider bikes to be [both] recreation and transportation, whereas a lot of places just see bikes as recreation, something that people can do on the weekend to get fit."

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