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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.

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Ferndale Radio brings hyperlocal focus to the airwaves

If you happen to be driving through Ferndale anytime soon, flip to100.7 Ferndale Radio for a solid mix of college rock and new wave. Don’t turn the dial too fast, though, or you might miss it.

STEMinistas at a recent Michigan Science Center event
The STEMinista Project introduces girls to the wonders (and comradery) of science

Started as a way to close the STEM gender gap, the project is designed for girls from fourth to eighth grade and offers special opportunities to get them involved in STEM-related activities.

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What Michiganders need to know to stay on top of identity theft

With news of the breach at credit reporting agency Equifax, we decided to look into the identity theft threats people are facing in Michigan, which state organizations are protecting them, and what they can do to prevent or recover from a hack.

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Science education: It’s not just for kids at the Michigan Science Center

STEM jobs are being touted as critically important in the U.S., which is one reason why the Michigan Science Center offers programs targeted at audiences of all ages.

Duo Security offices
What Michiganders need to know to stay on top of identity theft

With news of the breach at credit reporting agency Equifax, we decided to look into the identity theft threats people are facing in Michigan, which state organizations are protecting them, and what they can do to prevent or recover from a hack.

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These organizations are training Detroiters for the modern tech economy

Do Detroiters have the skills necessary to get hired in the modern, STEM economy? Several organizations are making sure that they do.

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Eureka! Metro Detroit continues to be fertile ground for inventors

Metro Detroit revolutionized the world with its automobile innovations. And thanks its engineering prowess and a growing venture capital scene, the area still has a robust culture of invention. 

More Metro Detroit colleges and universities embrace community leadership

Is community leadership something folks are born with or can it be taught? More area colleges and universities are betting that it can--and they're basing their curriculums on it.

Metro Detroit indie bookstores turn a new page

Bibliophiles rejoice—the independent bookseller scene in Metro Detroit is alive and fighting the good fight against the competition.

Pontiac neighbors seek new beginning for General Motors historic district

Built for autoworkers in the early 1920s, the General Motors Modern Housing neighborhood slid into obsolescence and disrepair. Now community organizers are intent on bringing it back.

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