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08/02/17Green-thumbed Detroiters share their private gardensGardening season is in full bloom, with pretty plants popping up all over the city. We visited the homes of three green-thumbed Detroiters to shine some sunlight on their off-the-beaten-path oases. Melvin and Evelyn Johnson East English Village, Detroit The Johnsons are both retired and proud empty nesters. They’ve lived in the East English Village neighborhood for almost 40 years, with Melvin gardening for about 25 of those. Every year he tries to do something different, but in 2017 property is filled with roses, hydrangeas, begonias and petunias. BLAC: What is your favorite part about your garden? MELVIN: My favorite part right now is the miniature petunias in the light post. I started doing that last year. It had been empty for years, then one day I was looking... |
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08/02/17Our favorite sandwich joints around Metro DetroitGive one of these sammiches a try in honor of National Sandwich Month |
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08/01/17WSU Press publishes reprint of Hubert Locke's book "The Detroit Riot of 1967"Originally published two years after the riots, Locke's book explores the details of the July events. |
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07/18/17Lady L sidelines stereotypes about black and women tattoo artistsThe Ladies of Ink Tour stops at home for the Black Tattoo Art and Music Expo on July 23 |
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07/06/17How Detroit got DetroitedWhy is Detroit still feeling the effects of the 1967 rebellion? |
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07/06/17Coach Jamal Roberts is getting more kids into the poolThis former Wayne State University swimmer has switched gears with the goal of getting more black kids serious about swimming |
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07/06/17Detroit dad and educator uses familiar beats to help kids learn mathUnder the name Mr. E in the D, Emmanuel Smith creates relevant music to help students memorize math facts. |
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07/06/17Setting the record straight about Food TrucksDetroit's food truck craze is far from fanning out, but some of us are still on the fence about eating anything that comes out of a coach. Here we debunk some of the common food truck fears and myths, so you can get on this tasty ride. |
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07/06/17Seven ways to commemorate the 1967 rebellion this monthFrom tours and exhibits to family-friendly performances, here are some ways you can learn more during this 50 year anniversary. |
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07/06/17West Bloomfield mom starts cooking classes for kidsThe Kitchen Crew focuses on teaching kids to use nutritious, unprocessed ingredients. |
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Featured blogger Dion Rabouin is a freelance journalist whose writing has been published in The Hollywood Reporter, Huffington Post, LA Daily News, AllBusiness.com, The Atlanta Voice and many others.
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