Village of Franklin

The Village of Franklin has an unofficial slogan: "The town that time forgot."   

LittleGuide Detroit proves to be a huge resource for families with little ones

Life with kids can feel overwhelming and costly. LittleGuide Detroit provides event guides, lists with free activities, birthday party ideas, local parks, recreation, and more for families. We spoke with founder Kerry Doman on how this newsletter, website and social media presence provides to families seeking out fun in the area.

The award-winning Farmington Farmers Market, a warm weather destination in Oakland County.
Oakland County seeks public input as it looks to develop strategic plan for boosting tourism

“This strategic plan will help us build on our county’s strengths and ensure Oakland County remains an inviting destination for visitors,” said Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter. “It also gives us a chance to support and promote our local businesses, cultural institutions and outdoor recreation.”

8 Things: Outdoor fun to squeeze into your summer

Metro Detroit SHINES in the summer, and we know how to do it well. Here are eight ways to get out and embrace the season before it comes to an end. 

How do we talk to our children about Oxford? Guidelines for navigating hard conversations

Parents around Metro Detroit are grappling with how to talk to their children about the fatal shooting at Oxford High School on Tuesday. Sadly, they aren't alone, but there are resources to help. We've compiled a list of guides that can assist with navigating tough conversations.

The Dequindre Cut in Detroit.
Taking tech to our trails

A unique application of technology allows people better enjoy southeast Michigan's 800 miles of bike, hike, and water trails.

Robotics programs in Michigan can receive $3 million in grants

Michigan schools have until November 8 to apply for more than $3 million in grant money to expand their robotics programs. The grants will be awarded by the Michigan Department of Education.

Historic Franklin builds a future on its past

Promoting the village cemetery may not seem like a strange way to generate interest, but the residents of Franklin see it as one of the village's most important assets.

New patisserie to bring cosmopolitan flavor to Franklin

Holly Kaiser says she wants to “bring the world to Franklin” through food.

Little village powered by big volunteer base

Franklin's fire chief believes the village defies a national trend of diminishing civic participation. Here's why.

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.

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