Upscale Markets In A Down-Sized Metro
By: Amy Kuras,
7/16/2009

In a region littered with Krogers, high quality, locally owned food markets are not only holding their own, they're attracting a loyal fanbase of Metro Detroit foodies. (
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Young Guns In Metro Politics
By: Daniel Johnson,
4/2/2009

They're under 35 and they got elected. Meet a trio of young Metro Detroit politicians, all determined to bring new ideas and new perspectives to their communities. Can they facilitate the changes SE Michigan so desperately needs? (
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48 Hours In Berkley & Clawson
By: Melinda Clynes,
12/18/2008

Nestled alongside its more notable neighboring cities, Berkley and Clawson are all-too content to keep their small town charms secret. Their downtowns are compact and have the kind of handmade feel other urban centers strive for and rarely achieve.
Metromode explored every nook and cranny to give you the inside scoop.
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Blog/Maud Lyon

Our guest blogger for this week is Maud Lyon. Maud is the founding director of the Cultural Alliance, and a consultant for numerous nonprofit organizations.
Check back here each week day to read Maud's thoughts on the state of arts and culture in Michigan. (
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Video/Welcome To Berkley

Right next to Royal Oak and Ferndale, Berkley's quiet charms sneak up on you. Walkable neighborhoods surround a cozy downtown well-worth checking out. Blink and you'll miss it... and you'd be sorry.
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