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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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Indoors

Splash and Stay! Kid-Friendly Metro Detroit Hotels with Pools

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Make a splash with a pool staycation at these family-friendly hotels.
Advice

These Are The Best Places to Raise a Family in Macomb County

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Explore the top 10 family-friendly towns in Macomb County, offering great schools, safe neighborhoods and family-focused amenities.
Travel

All Aboard These Family-Friendly Amtrak Trains from Detroit

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Ride the train from Detroit to one of these six family friendly cities. Top notch museums, beaches and more are just a few stops away.
School Issues

5 Things Parents Need to Know About Michigan’s New State School Budget

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Major school aid shifts enhance investment in at-risk education with notable cuts in mental health funding detailed.
Advice

These Are The Top 10 Healthiest Places to Live in Oakland County

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Explore metro Detroit County’s healthiest places to live in 2024, ranked by Niche.
Public Schools

A Parent’s Guide to Macomb County Public Schools

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Explore Macomb County public schools, providing quality education for K-12 students, with details on offerings and facilities.
Public Schools

A Parent’s Guide to Oakland County Public Schools

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Explore Oakland County public schools, providing quality education for K-12 students, with details on offerings and facilities.
Public Schools

A Parent’s Guide to Wayne County Public Schools

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Explore Wayne County public schools, providing quality education for K-12 students, with details on offerings and facilities.
Public Schools

A Parent’s Guide to Washtenaw County Public Schools

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Explore Washtenaw County public schools, providing quality education for K-12 students, with details on offerings and facilities.
Advice

These Are The Top 10 Healthiest Places to Live in Oakland County

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Explore Oakland County’s healthiest places to live in 2024, ranked by Niche.
Advice

These Are The Top 10 Healthiest Places to Live in Macomb County

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Explore Macomb County’s healthiest places to live in 2024, ranked by Niche.
School Issues

What Parents Need to Know About Michigan Dyslexia Bills

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If passed, new Michigan legislation to address dyslexia would bring changes into the classroom for both students and teachers in training.
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