In Franklin, women are leading a small business revolution
With a downtown dominated by women-owned stores and service providers, the historic Village of Franklin is leading the way in entrepreneur trends.
Kate Roff's Latest Articles
New Franklin gallery uses art to heal
Jacqueline Drake, who opened her gallery by the same name in May this year, runs "healing art" workshops for the Gilda’s Club, cancer and crisis centers, hospitals and businesses.
The best spots to see flowers bloom in Metro Detroit
Spring took it's time getting here this year, but now that it has finally arrived we got you covered for the best places to get your flower fix.
Sterling Heights plants the seed for a future boosted by recreation
Metromode's Kate Roff finds out how a maturing suburb is relying on recreation to stay vital.
Growing in both city and burbs: Anita’s Kitchen to open downtown and Lake Orion stores
Kate Roff finds out why the AK brand is branching out and how the stalwart restaurant is changing.
Behind every good beer, there’s a great woman
Kate Roff meets the women who are shaping the brewing scene here in Metro Detroit and beyond.
Why Hazel Park is the next Hazel Park
While Hazel Park is known for its working-class background, rising home prices have some wondering if the city's ‘true-grit' attitude will persevere. Kate Roff finds out how the city is forging a future for itself that’s very different from its neighbors.
Not-so-sleepy: Downtown Lake Orion ups its game with music venue, eateries
From sleepy resort destination to four-season town with a legitimate claim on nightlife, downtown Lake Orion has reinvented itself. Metromode's Kate Wanderoff tells us how.
