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Published June 19, 2018

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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‘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

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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.

Published March 21, 2018

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Consider spring cleaning a philanthropic tradition

METRO DETROIT — While you’re pitching old junk in the coming weeks during your annual spring cleaning purge, remember that there are plenty of neighbors — on two legs and four — who could benefit from your tried-and-true goodies.

Published March 14, 2018

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Local dermatologists discuss taking care of your skin in the warmer weather

METRO DETROIT — As the weather starts to warm in metro Detroit and the sun sticks around a little longer each day, residents may be ready to throw open their doors and spend some time outside.

The indoor pool facilities at the Warren Community Center were voted an audience favorite by Click On Detroit.

Published March 7, 2018

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Learn swim safety now for summer fun later

As Michiganders, spoiled with the Great Lakes and numerous other bodies of fresh water, summer often means plenty of time spent swimming.

Published February 28, 2018

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How cooking classes can give kids a leg up on growing up

METRO DETROIT — Typically, kids in the kitchen can be divided into two categories: eager to help, and avoiding at all cost until they learn to boil pasta in college.

Published February 21, 2018

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A case for paws on Prozac

METRO DETROIT — It’s a tale Dr. Theresa DePorter has seen time and time again: Pet parents, at their wits’ end, bring their dog into the clinic for behavioral issues. The dog won’t listen to commands, won’t look its owner in the eye and destroys things around the house.

Published February 14, 2018

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Senior living facilities focus on independence, community vibe

METRO DETROIT — When seniors move into Lakeshore Senior Living, the team there wants the residents to feel like they have a place of their own, where they can entertain and invite over friends and family.

Published February 7, 2018

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Quantity trumps quality when it comes to financial safeguards

METRO DETROIT — According to the Federal Trade Commission, identity theft complaints nationwide nearly doubled between 2010 and 2015 — and that’s a conservative estimate, since there were likely thousands of incidents during that time that were never reported.