Technology & Innovation

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

"Being outdoors means more physical space and room for creativity in the movements… and an opportunity to touch grass," says Joel Lewis, owner of TrvFit Farmington.

New fitness and music series ‘an opportunity to touch grass,’ build community in downtown Farmington

"I think that these events show the community how accessible physical fitness is, both on a personal level and locally," says Joel Lewis, owner of TrvFit Farmington. "As humans we need movement and community, and all of the studios and clubs participating provide that. My hope is that this event will provide the first steps for community members to find their tribe and get moving."

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Oak Park’s Mother Hive helps keep the city sweet

What started as a love for hexagons while studying architecture led Jessica Brady to bees. Now the founder of Mother Hive, an Oak Park small business that specializes in baked goods, Brady's uses honey from her backyard apiary to sweeten her recipes.

The Farmington Farmers Market on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023.
Farmers market season returns with opening day festivities planned in downtown Farmington

Late spring in Michigan is welcome for a lot of reasons, and one of those is the return of farmers market season. One of the metro Detroit’s biggest and most celebrated makes its annual debut at 9 a.m. this Saturday, May 4.

How Michigan universities are at the forefront of advancing AI technology

Artificial Intelligence offers enormous opportunities across industries, but universities in Michigan are aware of the need to implement the technology responsibly and are leading the charge on how to do so.

Trending in 2024: 10 unique wellness spaces in Metro Detroit

Self-care might conjure images of cream-covered facials with cucumbers laying ever-so-gently on the eyeballs, but unique Michigan businesses are bringing new things to the world of wellness. From mindfulness to medical treatments, here are 10 spaces that have taken Metro Detroit by storm. 

Downtown Farmington announces plans for new park at historic site

“This project is a great example of bringing historic and modern elements together for the benefit of a community,” says Dan Gilmartin, CEO and Executive Director of the Michigan Municipal League. “A historic area will now also include modern amenities and a universally accessible design to ensure that everyone can enjoy the space and have the opportunity to foster connections with those around them.” 

"This is a school district leading the electric charge in an area needing clean air solutions,” says Elizabeth Hauptman from Moms Clean Air Force, a member of the Michigan clean school bus coalition.
Pontiac schools to replace all diesel buses with electric buses for 2024-25 school year

"This is a school district leading the electric charge in an area needing clean air solutions,” says Elizabeth Hauptman from Moms Clean Air Force, a member of the Michigan clean school bus coalition.

Mary Lou Stropoli, co-founder and president of Skep Space and a member of Farmington’s Public Art Committee, was tasked with transforming GLP Financial Group headquarters into an art gallery.
How downtown Farmington’s creative community is coming back stronger than ever

It’s a nonprofit arts organization success story. And in the world of downtown development, how often can you say that?

New and old collide in Hazel Park.
How Hazel Park’s housing market continues to evolve with its residents

“The seeds that were planted five to 10 years ago are bearing fruit now,” realtor Derek Werenka says about city-led efforts to reinvigorate the Hazel Park housing market.

One of two prospective locations for a large-scale mural planned alongside the Hazel Park Library.
Public art, parks, and more: 3 ways Hazel Park is building on its reputation as The Friendly City

"Adding that pop of color, giving people something to feel inspired by, bringing art and giving us something to think about — honestly, I just think it's wonderful,” says Hazel Park Library director Corrine Stocker.

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