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Amanda Rahn

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Amanda Rahn is a freelance journalist, copy editor and proud Detroiter. She is a graduate of Wayne State University’s journalism school and of the Columbia Publishing Course at Oxford University. Amanda is a lover of translated contemporary fiction, wines from Jura and her dog, Lottie.

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World’s Greatest Hobby on Tour at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi

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Stop by the World's Greatest Hobby on Tour show at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi on Feb. 23-24, 2019, to take part in the model train extravaganza.
Advice

Elite Detection K9 in Rochester Hills Seeks Families to Foster Dogs

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Rochester Hills' Elite Detection K9 trains the puppies of today to be the working dogs of tomorrow and need families to host and eventually adopt their mom dogs.

Michigan-Made X-Ability Bodycoats for Kids Who Use Wheelchairs

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A young girl with cerebral palsy was the inspiration behind her mom's super smart (and warm) body coat invention, now available to buy as X-Ability Bodycoats.
Attending College

Physically Active College Students Have Better Mental Health

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Regular exercisers, especially Division I athletes, have better mental health scores across the board. Why do physically active college students benefit?
Special Needs

Bluestone Children’s Center in Livonia Has Autism Services

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A retired Olympic hockey player is 'breaking the ice' with Bluestone Children's Center, which offers applied behavior analysis for preschool children with autism.
Preparing for College

The Benefits and Types of Early College Programs

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High school students in early college programs benefit from more than reduced tuition costs. Discover how metro Detroit teens can get an academic edge.
Indoors

The Golden State Chef Company Created by Royal Oak Parents

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Too busy to prepare dinner for your family? The Golden State Chef Company offers good-for-you meals that the kids will actually enjoy.
Applying for College

Using the College Common Application to Apply for College

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The college common application can streamline the process for students – but there are some dos and don'ts to keep in mind. Read on for the details.
Grand Rapids Family Activities

Grand Rapids Charity Events and Giving Opportunities

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This list makes it easy to find Grand Rapids charity events and opportunities to help families give back to the community during the 2018 holiday season.
Grand Rapids Family Activities

Restaurants Serving Thanksgiving Dinner in Grand Rapids

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Skip the hassle of making the holiday meal in 2018 and let one of these restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinner in Grand Rapids do the work for your family.
Guides

Bird and Lime Electric Scooters in Detroit

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Learn about Bird and Lime Electric scooters, how they're helping local kids and how you can join the scooter movement.
Grand Rapids Family Activities

November Events and Grand Rapids Family Fun

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The month is jam-packed with activities and Grand Rapids family fun. Get the scoop on what's happening here.
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