What can we expect in the real estate market this summer? Metro Detroit realtors weigh in on trends they're seeing, where to look for best value, and what's ahead for home buyers of all ages.
Marjie Jenkins coordinates a robotics education program, and sees the nonprofit as a way to remove some of the disparity between “the haves and have nots" in her county. With a focus on reducing STEM stigma and increasing gender parity in the field, she hopes to leave a legacy.
In the last 10 years, April Boyle has founded Detroit's Build Institute, established restaurants, raised a family, and even opened for the B-52s in an all-mom rock group. Now, she's set her sights on igniting the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Macomb County. It's easy to see why we should all be watching what she does next.
Mike Brzoska and Kay Becker aren't afraid to argue with each other. The siblings are taking their father's company, Chardem Gear, to new heights but will be the first to admit they keep each other in check.
"Check in with your buddies. Make sure they're doing okay." "My ask would be: Patience and grace for the veteran in your space." These are some of the requests from Metro Detroit veterans as they reflect on the Afghanistan war. Three courageous vets open up about the impact on them and what they need from their communities right now.
By the time he reached high school, Dante Williams and his brother were cutting hair for about 120 clients a week — from neighbors to classmates to teachers — paying $5 a cut. Now the Detroit entrepreneur owns Cutz Lounge, and shares how he is making it through the current COVID-19 crisis.
Among the lessons learned were how to trim costs without sacrificing quality, ways to reinvent menus for carryout, and the willingness of customers to dine outdoors — a trend that’s likely to stick around.
The mix of ping pong, tennis, and badminton is recapturing increasing numbers of young players — from middle school to college to adults under 50.
The word medicine stems from the Latin ars medicina, meaning the art of healing. Metromode talks with film director Dr. Sarab Neelam, a Detroit area physician who heals through art with his award-winning feature film debut, Ocean of Pearls.
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