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Longform A Supplemental Science lesson at John R. King Academic and Performing Arts Academy in Detroit.

Parks bring free and low-cost nature education to underserved schools in Southeast Michigan

Southeast Michigan's parks are working to connect students in underserved communities to nature and science programming.

Feature Story Earl Cureton

Why one woman wants to rename an eastside basketball court for ex-Piston Earl Cureton

When Powell closes her eyes, she sees an indoor court where neighborhood kids can go and play, without being at the mercy of Michigan’s unpredictable weather. regardless of the weather and that can be used for other community events when games are not played. It would be a place where people come together and feel welcome.

Feature Story The Summit at Piety Hill

New condo development in historic Piety Hill is first new housing in nearly 150 years

Piety Hill, located just south of Boston-Edison and north of New Center and Virginia Park, has long been known for its original homes dating back to the late 19th century. The introduction of The Summit aims to rejuvenate the area while respecting its rich history.

Feature Story LifeWays Staff

LifeWays peer support and recovery staff inspire clients to 'walk the walk'

LifeWays employs peer support specialists and recovery coaches for clients to work with throughout their recovery journeys. 

Partner Content Detroit Prep is a Pingree Neighborhood school, just outside of the Gratiot Woods neighborhood, made possible by IFF funding.

Growing fruitful neighborhoods: IFF’s commitment to Eastside Detroit

For the past 10 years, IFF has been investing and committed to providing community financial support across Michigan, including Eastside Detroit neighborhoods. Some of their latest projects fill the gap by providing high-quality accessible, affordable childcare at Detroit Prep, and McClellan Early Childhood Center.

Feature Story Obama: An Intimate Portrait by Pete Souza

Ann Arbor exhibit offers rare peek behind the White House curtain, with photographer Pete Souza

A new Ann Arbor Art Center exhibit from Chief Official White House Photographer Pete Souza shows tenderness, humor, and tension in a revealing look behind the scenes during the Obama years. 

Feature Story Mapping Detroit occupancy

Mapping Detroit: How does one map occupancy in the city, anyway?

The known crises of low home mortgage origination, large-scale evictions, and property speculation make Detroiters unduly mobile, having to secure housing by various means and face multiple barriers along the way.

Feature Story Detroit Story Fest

Detroit Story Fest is coming October 10. Here's how you can reserve your spot

Kahn Santori Davison, one of Model D and Metromode's most frequent contributors, will be going behind the scenes of why Detroit hip-hop matters not only locally, but across the world.

Feature Story Fathers are important figures in children’s lives

Better fathers mean stronger communitiesNonprofit Journal Project

Stronger fathers mean stronger kids. The Children’s Center in Detroit has a dad-focused program that links fathers to the resources they need and gives them a place to connect, share concerns, and encourage each other to invest more deeply in their children’s lives.

Partner Content Parents indicated that needed services like speech therapy, occupational therapy, and paraprofessional support were inadequate.

Survey activates education advocacy for Michigan children with disabilities

Special Education Experience (SEE) survey results revealed that needed improvements in special education that the state identified in 2014 have not been made.  

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