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Daylighting the Clinton River

Matthew Lewis and Oren Goldenberg Thursday, April 11, 2013
A river runs through it. Or once did. Forced below ground (and concrete), folks in downtown Pontiac haven't seen the Clinton River since 1963. Now, there's talk of daylighting the river, which is seen by some as a too-costly proposition and by others as a necessary step toward revitalizing the city's core.read on…

The Importance of Small and Mid-Sized Companies

GOOD Thursday, May 17, 2012
Metro Detroit IT companies are growing in leaps and bounds. And if you've been keeping up with our Jobs News section you'll know that a lot of their clients are small and mid-sized companies. GOOD chats with IBM about why the success of our economy will be determined by these companies and why IT helps them thrive.read on…

The Real Costs Of Traffic

ITDP Mexico Thursday, April 26, 2012
In roughly four minutes you can learn what induced travel demand is, why it matters, and why alternative transportation is so important for our region. It's fast, fun, and informative. Go on, click the link. Learn something new.read on…

Empty Windows Become Canvas For Public Art

StreetCultureMash Thursday, March 08, 2012
Public art is more than just bronze statues of guys who died a long time ago. Done right, it has the ability to transform an environment, provoke a reaction, and create a true sense of place. The "Woodward Windows" transformation does just that, seizing vacant businesses and turning their windows into a public art gallery. Learn about the people behind this very cool project.read on…

LGBT Leaderhip In Metro Detroit: Kirsten Ussery

Tom Hendrickson Thursday, October 06, 2011
Metromode and Model D will be producing a series of videos centered around LGBT leadership in Metro Detroit. First up is Detroit-based community activist Kirsten Ussery.read on…

Arab American Museum

Tom Hendrickson Thursday, September 15, 2011
What do Casey Kasem, Tiny Tim and Ralph Nader all have in common? They're Arab Americans. Want to know more about their story? Dearborn is home to the only museum in the country dedicated to capturing the Arab American experience. Tom Hendrickson takes you inside this vital piece of SE Michigan's evolving culture.read on…

Motor City Pride

Toby Barlow and Dorota Coy Thursday, August 18, 2011

What does the GLBTQ community mean for Detroit? 4exit4 spotlights a few of the business owners, activists, artists, and residents who are making the Motor City a better place to live.

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Bellyache Candy Shoppe

Tom Hendrickson Thursday, July 14, 2011
Candy and Detroit rock n' roll - two great tastes that taste great together! Royal Oak's Bellyache Candy Company is taking the web by storm, pushing Goo Goo Clusters, Pop Rocks and Charleston Chews along with CDs, vinyl LPs and 7-inch singles from bands like  The Amino Acids, The Hentchman, and Gore Gore Girls. Can you say, "Yummy"?read on…

LLamasoft

Keith Jefferies Thursday, June 30, 2011
How does a company efficiently get its stuff from the manufacturer to the warehouse to store shelves? What if the store is in Berlin? Or Singapore? What if it's hurricane season? These are just a few of the questions companies ask themselves when it comes to supply chain logistics. And Ann Arbor's LLamasoft helps them figure it all out. read on…

Incognito In Royal Oak

Jim Toscano Thursday, June 23, 2011
If it's good enough for George Clinton, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, and The White Stripes, it's good enough for you. Incognito is a longtime local fave known for its funky footwear, clothing and accessoriesread on…

Spur Studios

Keith Jefferies Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Spur Studios is yet another example of Ypsilanti's DIY philosophy of collective innovation and artistic community building. Attracting a confederation of artists, designers, and musicians, James Marks of VG Kids has turned an empty building into a successful hive of inspiration and creativity. read on…

Take A Ride

Jeremy Mosher Thursday, May 05, 2011
With rail plans finally in the works for Woodward Ave,let's take a gander at what a well-planned mass transit system has meant for Portland, OR. Soapbox, our sister publication in Cincinnati put together this nifty video of light rail porn. Envious yet?read on…

Moo Moo's

Tom Hendrickson Thursday, April 28, 2011
Put the microwave pizza pocket down. Step away from corndog. Ferndale-based Moo Moo's Vegetarian Cuisine makes the things that make you go, "Yum." With the vegetarian food market expected to reach $2.5 billion this year, owner Michele Rastelli hopes her locally produced entrees-to-go make a little green of their own.read on…

Woodward Ave: Past, Present & Possible Future

The Woodward Project Thursday, April 14, 2011
The Woodward Project has put together a video that argues how Metro Detroit's most famous transit artery was once the lifeblood of both the city and the region... and how it can be one once again.read on…

Birmingham Community House

Tom Hendrickson Thursday, March 17, 2011
For over 85 years the Birmingham Community House has been offering programs and classes to residents young and old. From belly dancing to cooking classes to issue-oriented events, this community center is a model for learning, outreach and participation. read on…
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