PUBLIC POLICY & HUMAN INTEREST
Emergency food providers feel the crunch of rising costs amid inflation. Second Wave Michigan, April 18, 2023
An increasing need: Nonprofit food providers serving Detroit amid inflation. Model D, Aug. 30, 2022
Push to improve conditions for Michigan's incarcerated prompts research, proposals for new facility. Metromode, Apr. 7, 2022
The Best of Disinfectants: How the pandemic shined a harsh light on deficiencies in Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act. Detroit Metro Times, Sept. 8, 2021
Election 2020: What Detroit voters need to know. Model D, Oct. 6, 2020
Detroit nonprofit housing providers and landlords face uncertain future. Model D, Sept. 29, 2020
Proposed legislation could offer new protections for pregnant prisoners. Detroit Metro Times, June 3, 2020
Human trafficking organizations in Detroit find a way to continue mission during pandemic. Model D, April 28, 2020
‘It Could Happen Anywhere’: Inside the fight to help Michigan’s human trafficking victims. SEEN Magazine, Jan. 2020
SMALL BUSINESS
Data Driven Detroit becomes worker-owned in bid to preserve community-centric culture. Model D, April 19, 2022
Detroit restaurants face new challenges, less commuters, heading into second pandemic winter. Model D, Nov. 2, 2021
Back to business, but not as usual, in the D. Model D, Sept. 28, 2021
Detroit food justice advocate works to deliver healthy, equitable produce during COVID-19. Model D, May 4, 2021*
Family-owned bookstore helps Detroit's religious community turn the page on COVID-19. Model D, March 30, 2021*
Trucking entrepreneur navigates her company through COVID-19 road blocks and industry stereotypes. Model D, Feb. 23, 2021*
Sandwich concept Breadless acquires $1.1M in funding to launch flagship location in Detroit. Model D, Dec. 15, 2020
Woodbridge resident and bakery ‘pay it forward’ as part of campaign to help under-served communities. Model D, July 21, 2020
Woodbridge Pub reopens, offering hope for a return to something a little closer to ‘normal.’ Model D, July 7, 2020
BASH Original Izakaya owner learns running a new restaurant amid a pandemic is not business as usual. Model D, June 16, 2020
Pie-Sci continues serving up slices — and resilience — in Woodbridge. Model D, June 2, 2020
Detroit apparel manufacturers, nonprofits, and businesses partner to create centralized PPE solution. Model D, April 5, 2020
Amid mask shortage, Detroit apparel manufacturers step in to produce protective gear for hospitals. Model D, March 23, 2020
Designers, nonprofits and entrepreneurs work to make Detroit a fashion hub. Model D, Jan. 14, 2020
Athletic equipment manufacturers play a winning game in Michigan. SEEN Magazine, Oct. 2019
Business Through the Decades: Small businesses stand the test of time in Birmingham. Birmingham Magazine, Fall 2019
Craft beer, wine and spirits boost Michigan’s economy. SEEN Magazine, July 2019
A-List: (Re)Purposeful Designs - Michigan shops tout socially responsible furniture, artwork, décor, and more. HOUR Detroit, Sept. 2014
Taking Root: Growth is slow but steady for family-owned, Michigan-centric The Granola Tree. HOUR Detroit, Aug. 2014
* Part of the “Building Communities” series that was awarded a Society of Professional Journalists Excellence in Journalism Award - 1st Place for Community/Local News Reporting, 2020 (SPJ Detroit Chapter)
TECHNOLOGY
Encrypted messages on multiple devices may increase risks, experts say. Lifewire, July 20, 2021
Meet the tech experts behind Detroit’s emerging cybersecurity industry. Model D, July 13, 2021
How autonomous food delivery could hurt workers. Lifewire, July 13, 2021
Are tech companies putting users at risk of identity theft? Lifewire, July 8, 2021
Why your data is not ever really safe. Lifewire, July 7, 2021
Why experts say PayPal and Venmo need more transparency. Lifewire, June 30, 2021
How Google's new search warnings could fight misinformation. Lifewire, June 30, 2021
Local tech entrepreneur helps bridge Detroit’s digital accessibility divide. Model D, Feb. 16, 2021*
Meet the small tech companies that are transforming the Motor City into an innovative technology hub. Model D, Aug. 25, 2020
Major Headache: Accessing your medical records may not be as easy as it seems. SEEN Magazine, Jan. 2020
Harnessing the sun for energy justice: GRID Alternatives is turning the sun into power for under-served communities. Monrovia Weekly, Sept. 10, 2018
* Part of the “Building Communities” series that was awarded a Society of Professional Journalists Excellence in Journalism Award - 1st Place for Community/Local News Reporting, 2020 (SPJ Detroit Chapter)
FASHION & APPAREL
One People: Special edition sneaker connects youth designers with apparel industry icons. Model D, Sept. 20, 2022
Detroit Denim Co. partners with multimedia artist Paul “FFTY” Johnson on limited-edition denim run. Model D, May 24, 2022
‘Don’t Sleep on Detroit’: Deviate launches new Detroit fashion, art collection in New York City. Model D, Feb. 15, 2022
Detroit fashion brand Deviate partners with Good Neighbor to launch local designer series. Model D, Oct. 27, 2020
Tracy Reese is working to create a more equitable industry for makers in her home city of Detroit. Model D, July 1, 2020
Detroit fashion brand Deviate creates training program to help grow Detroit’s apparel industry. Model D, June 2, 2020
New limited-edition Shinola timepiece to benefit healthcare workers. HOUR Detroit, May 29, 2020
Detroit apparel manufacturers, nonprofits, and businesses partner to create centralized PPE solution. Model D, April 5, 2020
Amid mask shortage, Detroit apparel manufacturers step in to produce protective gear for hospitals. Model D, March 23, 2020
Why the fashion industry should be paying attention to Detroit. Fashionista, Feb. 27, 2020
Designers, nonprofits and entrepreneurs work to make Detroit a fashion hub. Model D, Jan. 14, 2020
Ashley-Brooke Sandall talks success in the fashion industry from Michigan to Manhattan. SEEN Magazine, Sept. 2019
ARTS & CULTURE
‘We Felt the Loss of Them’: Fabric artist Evelyn Hoey honors gun violence victims in her own way. Model D, Aug. 1, 2023
United by Design: Gucci Changemakers exhibit focused on young designers, social change. Model D, Sept. 13, 2022
Sofar Sounds brings intimate musical performances to Detroit this summer in ‘secret’ concert series. Model D, July 19, 2022
Detroit Denim Co. partners with multimedia artist Paul “FFTY” Johnson on limited-edition denim run. Model D, May 24, 2022
‘Don’t Sleep on Detroit’: Deviate launches new Detroit fashion, art collection in New York City. Model D, Feb. 15, 2022
Olga Stella of Design Core Detroit: Innovative, inclusive design can help city come back stronger. Model D, Sept. 1, 2020
Musician Alexander Vlachos aims to bring more established artists to Detroit with residency program. Model D, Aug, 18, 2020
Armageddon Beachparty continues to create art and community in Woodbridge amid uncertainty. Model D, June 9, 2020
Such Great Heights: Local folk musician’s new video chronicles an intense yearlong journey. HOUR Detroit, Sept. 2014
FOOD & DRINK
It’s All Greek to Me: A younger generation is restoring Greece’s reputation as a producer of quality wines. Wine Journal, Spring 2024 (print only)
In With the New: Here’s how Michigan wineries are reaching younger demographics of wine consumers in 2024. Michigan Uncorked, Spring 2024
The Vine and the Branches: Rooted in faith, sacramental vintners are producing everyday miracles. Wine Journal, Fall 2023 (print only)
Good Genes: Armed with innovative technologies, a team of researchers is working to help grape growers fight plant diseases naturally with fewer chemicals. Wine Journal, Spring 2023 (print only)
To Everything a Season: For biodynamic grape growers, there is a time to every purpose under heaven — even in winter. Wine Journal, Winter 2022 (print only)
Wine for All: For Alicia Towns Franken, the wine industry has always been about welcoming everyone to the table. Wine Journal, Fall 2022 (print only)
After the Harvest: Kevin Phillips of Michael David Winery reflects on a 20-year career in wine and offers advice on how to grow your brand. Wine Journal, Summer 2022 (print only)
The Italian Job: At the 45th parallel north, Nebbiolo flourishes at Mari Vineyards. Michigan Uncorked, Fall 2022
Finding a Sense of Place: From Michigan to California and back again, winemaker Chris Southern’s career comes full circle at Detroit Vineyards. Michigan Uncorked, Summer 2022
Detroit restaurants face new challenges, less commuters, heading into second pandemic winter. Model D, Nov. 2, 2021
Detroit food justice advocate works to deliver healthy, equitable produce during COVID-19. Model D, May 4, 2021*
Sandwich concept Breadless acquires $1.1M in funding to launch flagship location in Detroit. Model D, Dec. 15, 2020
Craft beer, wine and spirits boost Michigan’s economy. SEEN Magazine, July 2019
Taking Root: Growth is slow but steady for family-owned, Michigan-centric The Granola Tree. HOUR Detroit, Aug. 2014
* Part of the “Building Communities” series that was awarded a Society of Professional Journalists Excellence in Journalism Award - 1st Place for Community/Local News Reporting, 2020 (SPJ Detroit Chapter)
LOCAL & COMMUNITY
Three downtown placemaking projects recognized for improving their communities. Metromode, Nov. 11, 2021
Resilient Neighborhoods: Detroit CDC is getting eco-friendly to make its community more affordable. Model D, Jan. 26, 2021
Voices of Youth: Three Metro Detroit teens share their inspiring experiences with special needs program. Metromode, Sept. 10, 2020
Voices of Youth: Ferndale Parks & Rec teens open up about pandemic life and the coming school year. Metromode, Aug. 20, 2020
Lifelong Woodbridge resident's dedication to community comes full circle. Model D, Aug. 4, 2020
From the front lines to entrepreneurship, Woodbridge family navigates pandemic's challenges. Model D, July 14, 2020
Rabbi Ariana Silverman finds new ways to connect the Jewish community in Detroit amid the pandemic. Model D, June 23, 2020
From house to dream home: Detroit edition. SEEN Magazine, March 2020