Saving the Leonard Mill, a 19th century agricultural relic in Oakland County
Parts from a doomed historic mill in South Lyon will be used to restore a similar mill in the Village of Leonard, creating a historic destination on the Polly Ann Trail.
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A welcomed emergency manager?
The installation of emergency managers in communities like Detroit, Flint and Pontiac has not been without vocal criticism. In downriver Lincoln Park, however, many civic leaders have embraced the fiscal guidance their new EM is providing, seeing it as an opportunity to chart a path toward economic stability.
Metro Detroit’s Cyber Candy Man
Like many people, Walter Blake Knoblock has a sweet tooth. But instead of simply acquiring cavities, this entrepreneurial 25-year-old decided to turn his passion for snacks into a business. Each month BoCandy sends subscribers sweets from around the globe, providing old faves, international confections and exotic discoveries.
The Business of Being Funny
As the old adage goes: "comedy is hard." Especially when it comes to turning a profit. Over the last six years, Ferndale's Go Comedy! Improv Theatre has evolved from a nightlife pastime to a growing business that teaches classes, hosts events and runs workshops for some of Metro Detroit's most notable businesses.
COOL JOBS: Zack Green – Guitar Maker Extraordinaire
When your client list includes Kid Rock, Meshell Ndegeocello, Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins, and The Cure's Reeves Gabrels, you know you're one of a kind. There is nothing luthier Zack Scot Green loves more in the world than a guitar, which is probably why working at internationally renowned Reverend Guitars is more than a job, it's a calling.
The Secret Life of Planterra
When it comes to buying plants you can be forgiven if florists and highway greenhouses are the first thing to come to mind. But let us open your mind (and eyes) to an entirely different level of horticultural design. Let us cultivate in you an appreciation for the entrepreneurial ambitions of Planterra, a West Bloomfield company that brings new meaning to organic design.
Cool Jobs: Brian Pawlik, Walkability Guru
Brian Pawlik knows what makes a community more walkable and why you should care. Whether it's pedestrian routes, bike paths or 'complete streets,' this SEMCOG planner is preaching the gospel of carless alternatives.
A Vital Connection
Inspired by personal struggles with cancer, Stephen Goldner partnered with David Fuehrer to launch CureLauncher, a company that connects patients with experimental treatments. In less than a year this Bloomfield Hills-based startup has seen an incredible response from hospitals, health organizations, investors and, most importantly, doctors and their patients.
Data Driven Leadership: A Q&A with Mayor Kurt Metzger
When leaders change, new wishlists are written. Metromode talks with Kurt Metzger, the new mayor of Pleasant Ridge, on why Metro Detroit communities should cooperate across their borders.
Farmington Clanks With SteamPunk Pride
Downtown Farmington has lots going for it, but how many people know it's ground zero for steampunk culture? Drawing fans from all around the Midwest and helping to activate the city's core, Salathiel Palland's Off the Beaten Path Books has become a touchstone for both urban and creative vitality.
