Technology & Innovation

Coverage of innovative research, development and deployment of technology and technological advance, including hardware, software and software as service.

Mark Witte

CCBHCs extend mental health care to more Michiganders despite challenges

Michigan was added to the country's list of certified community behavioral health clinic (CCBHC) demonstration states back in the summer of 2020, with 29 counties throughout the lower peninsula operating CCBHCs through their community mental health agencies.

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PHOTOS: A visit to the new Eastern Market location

We sent photographer Steve Koss along to check out the new site in Pontiac bringing the beloved market to the 'burbs. 

Beth Nickerson (a.k.a. Ms. Beth) of Little Bloomers Childcare in Hazel Park.
Keeping Hazel Park close-knit, one kid at a time: How this typical home is anything but typical

“I have three rooms upstairs, and that’s my living space. So that might be the only thing someone would say is a downfall” of running an in-home childcare business, says Beth Nickerson. “But when you love what you do, is it really work?”

Downtown Farmington in 2023.
New grant program available to small businesses in these 15 Oakland County communities

"This grant program demonstrates our commitment to providing small businesses with the tools they need to become even more competitive in this digital age,” says County Executive Dave Coulter. 

The Farmington Farmers Market is held each Saturday at Riley Park in downtown Farmington.
PHOTOS: The Farmington Farmers Market anchors Saturdays in downtown Farmington

Photographer David Lewinski documents Saturdays in downtown Farmington at their award-winning farmers market.

Hella cool! Artists are satisfying ‘90s nostalgia at Pine Knob in July

If you know the lyrics to "Semi-Charmed Life", remember what follows "Chocolate Starfish", or could dust off a Jagged Little Pill CD cover, then this month at Pine Knob is for you. Get your 90s fix this summer.

A closeup of "The 125th Anniversary Sculpture" by Kegham Tazian.
PHOTOS: A downtown Farmington public art walk

While we await the latest public artwork to arrive in downtown Farmington, we took a stroll up and down the city streets to see what precedes its installation.

“There are only a few places in the country that feature beer, meat, and cheese,” says proprietor and brewer Eli Green. “Astoria New York’s The Bier and Cheese Collective, and Minneapolis’s Waldmann. I am thrilled to add Stumblebum to that list.”
Wanderlust-inspired brewery to celebrate grand opening in Troy with beer, cheese, and tunes

“There are only a few places in the country that feature beer, meat, and cheese,” says proprietor and brewer Eli Green. “Astoria New York’s The Bier and Cheese Collective, and Minneapolis’s Waldmann. I am thrilled to add Stumblebum to that list.”

Summer is Selling Season: Realtors’ tips on Metro Detroit’s hottest neighborhoods and trends

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. 

The Misty Blues crew.
Open house and air show at Selfridge to highlight aerospace and defense in Macomb County

In Macomb, the aerospace and defense industry has been awarded more than $25 billion in contracts from 2010 to 2020. Now the county will celebrate with an open house and airshow at the Selfridge Air National Guard Base on June 8 and 9. 

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