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Published August 7, 2018

Amtrak is latest to make commutes easier on bike riders

METRO DETROIT — You’ve spotted the racks outside the coffee shop and driven — gingerly — alongside the lanes on the edge of the road. Now another accommodation has been made to make life a little easier for bicyclists trying to get not just around town, but across the state.

Published July 31, 2018

A third of Michiganders say ‘no thanks’ to political yard signs

METRO DETROIT — Political yard signs can help to rally supporters or alienate neighbors, with seemingly no impact in between.

Published July 24, 2018

Sick of summer: There are plenty of chances to catch a bug, even after winter

METRO DETROIT — Sunburns and swimmer’s ear are things that doctors would expect to see plenty of in their offices this time of year.

Published July 17, 2018

Don’t be intimidated — dog training can be a walk in the park

METRO DETROIT — When Sara Carson and her dog, Hero, made it to the finale of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” last summer, the nation fell in love with the young dog trainer and her smart-as-a-whip collie, who could do everything from handstands to backflips and even “sword” fight.

Published July 10, 2018

Sleep: a whole new summer slide to worry about

METRO DETROIT — Getting some decent shut-eye can be a tough job in the summer for folks of all ages.

Published July 3, 2018

Berries: Excellent taste, fashionably late

METRO DETROIT — Our fine state is known for its tart cherries, and it’s one of the leading producers of blueberries in the country, harvesting an average 110 million pounds of more than 30 varieties.

Published June 26, 2018

Stop recycling myths about trash

METRO DETROIT — Lots of researchers say now that making an effort to reduce all of our waste overall is a better approach to cleaning up our planet.

Published June 19, 2018

Side-hustlers talk about thriving in a gig economy

METRO DETROIT — Second jobs are so common these days that the trend has its own nickname: the gig economy.

Published June 12, 2018

Exploring local spots like a tourist can make a vacation anytime

METRO DETROIT — There’s so much adventure to be found exploring a city that isn’t your own.

Published June 6, 2018

After a harsh winter, Michiganders take dinner to the deck

METRO DETROIT — On a steamy Friday evening, just before the start of a long Memorial Day weekend, four friends finished a round of beers on a rooftop in Troy.

Pool testing strips, like these sold at Viscount Pools and Spa Center, in Madison Heights, can be used to maintain home pools or at public pools and at hotels to make sure pH levels and chemicals are properly balanced before your family jumps in.

Published May 29, 2018

Germs may lurk in seemingly clear pool waters

METRO DETROIT — As you flip through the tantalizing photos of the amenities your newly booked resort hotel boasts, do you spend an extra few seconds gawking at that glistening swimming pool?

Published May 22, 2018

Getting from point A to the UP and elsewhere when roadwork is everywhere

METRO DETROIT — Before you stuff your suitcase for this summer’s road trip, make sure you pack a healthy dose of patience — construction season is in high gear.

Published May 16, 2018

Local women make career changes in opening their own businesses

OAKLAND/MACOMB COUNTIES — As a teacher’s assistant for 15 years in the Berkley School District, Camilia Saleh had found satisfaction in helping children in the special education program.

Published May 8, 2018

It’s center stage for senior theater troupe

METRO DETROIT — Wanted: talented theater performers, costume seamstresses, makeup artists and stage prop designers to join the Heart of the Hills Players acting troupe.

Published May 2, 2018

Local experts discuss precautions for endangered plant species

METRO DETROIT — When you think about endangered, native plant species and how you could help with conservation efforts, you might not have to look too far.

Published April 24, 2018

International cuisines aren’t as scary as they seem

METRO DETROIT — We asked around to find out what international cuisines people were most afraid to try, and then we pressed the experts for what menu selections are best to start with for newbies.

Published April 18, 2018

Lessons from a global textbook

METRO DETROIT — Whether it’s to build on their education or to spread their faith, some teens just have a need to seek out an adventure.

Published April 10, 2018

The sky is green — at least it should be

METRO DETROIT — Considering the fact that our state boasts nearly 600 species of trees, it’s safe to say the Great Lakes State could just as easily carry the moniker the Great Trees State.

Published April 4, 2018

‘Shedding’ storage traditions

METRO DETROIT — Even if you do have a garage, we all know a little extra storage space can go a long way for tucking away garden tools, bikes and that giant holiday display your neighbors can’t stand.

Published March 28, 2018

Keep spring biking smooth with proper maintenance

METRO DETROIT — If the slightly warmer temperatures and longer, sunny days have you itching to get back on the bike saddle, you’re not alone.

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