New patisserie to bring cosmopolitan flavor to Franklin
Holly Kaiser says she wants to “bring the world to Franklin” through food.
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Pontiac’s Libby the Lizard helps children speak out against abuse and neglect
A Pontiac nonprofit is bringing Libby the Lizard to life through books and educational programming designed to help children speak out against abuse and neglect.
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.
Pontiac revs up for Phoenix Derby Races
High school students and adults will test gravitational pull in an inaugural derby-style race in Pontiac this summer. The Main Street Pontiac event supports interest in STEAM careers and teamwork.
Photo Essay: Restoring 5 historic barns in Franklin
The Village of Franklin has an unofficial slogan: "The town that time forgot." This photo essay explores how the villagers are working to keep that history intact through restoring and reusing the town's many barns.
Announcing Metromode’s Pop-Up Newsroom in the Village of Franklin
Metromode will be hosting a pop-up newsroom in the Village of Franklin July 11 - August 1 in conjunction with the Village of Franklin Summer Concerts. Come out to meet editor Kate Roff, explore Franklin and pitch your story ideas.
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.
