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Above and Beyond: Col. Raymond F. Hunter’s Aviation Legacy & Service

Posted on 12.15.2023 (12.18.2023) by Ashley N. Littles

In the boundless sky, where freedom and duty intertwine, Col. Raymond F. Hunter discovered his destiny. His journey, interwoven with the clouds, is a tale of passion, dedication, and a lasting legacy that spans from the cockpits of military planes to the Yankee Air Museum’s heart. […]

Make Home the Place to Be: Curating Cozy Corners

Posted on 11.21.2023 (11.22.2023) by Ashley N. Littles

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Making Art Matter in a Material World

Posted on 10.20.2023 (10.20.2023) by Ashley N. Littles

“Each panel uses a different part of this leather used in Shinola products over the past ten years,” he shared, reflecting on the rugged appeal and rich history embodied in the ball. The resultant soccer ball, a symphony of diverse leathers and colors, exudes a charm reflective of Detroit’s steadfast spirit. “I really admire how […]

Time Well Spent: The Stories of Shinola’s 10-Year Employees

Posted on 10.05.2023 (10.05.2023) by Ashley N. Littles

It was my junior year at CCS. We were neck-deep in a product design project. The sponsor? A yet-to-be-unveiled Shinola. As it turns out, they had chosen our building as their new home. The semester took an exciting turn when my concept caught their eye, and they offered me a doorway into their world: an […]

Inside the Gearbox of the Canfield Speedway

Posted on 09.08.2023 by Taylor Rebhan

On your mark. Get set. The Canfield Speedway is entering the next lap of its journey—and it’s ready to go. Just as the mechanics of the early days of automotive tuning never stopped tinkering, we’ve continued to push the limits of our craft. Over two years since the Lap 01 debuted and immediately sold out, […]

Nature’s Chronicler: Joe ‘Camera Jesus’ Gall’s Captivating Journey

Posted on 08.18.2023 (08.20.2023) by Ashley N. Littles

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Detroit’s Summer Splendor: A Quintessential Guide

Posted on 07.28.2023 (07.30.2023) by Ashley N. Littles

A guide to Metro Detroit’s summer destination FESTIVAL SPECTRUM Detroit’s diverse festival lineup, including theMotown Summer Festival, Arts Beats & Eats, theTaste of Detroit, and more, all showcase thecity’s vibrant fusion of culinary, musical,and artistic cultures Royal Oak Pride (August 4-5) Port Sanilac Blues Festival (August 4-5) Blues, Brews, and Barbecue (August 5) Sidewalk Festival 2023 […]

Melodic Craftsmanship: Niko Bokos’s Sound of Self-Discovery

Posted on 07.28.2023 (07.31.2023) by Ashley N. Littles

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The Lazarus Project

Posted on 07.14.2023 (07.14.2023) by Ashley N. Littles

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Radical Risings: LGBTQIA+ Voices Amplified

Posted on 06.30.2023 (07.27.2023) by Ashley N. Littles

My life took a dramatic turn in 2020 when, at the age of 35, I finally discovered and embraced my transgender identity. Until that point, I had struggled to find the right words to articulate the feelings I had been grappling with. The realization was a profound awakening, like filling in a missing piece of […]