David Arkin

David Arkin
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David Arkin is Editor in Chief of Metro Parent. He has more than 25 years of editorial, audience and digital experience leading some of the largest news organizations in the country. He's been recognized as the Local Media Association Digital News Innovator of the Year and served on the Associated Press Managing Editors Board of Directors.

Latest Stories

9 must-try winter activities for unforgettable family fun in downtown Detroit

Discover the best winter fun in Downtown Detroit! From ice skating to museum visits, enjoy seasonal activities perfect for the whole family.

New indoor play places in Metro Detroit where your kids will have endless fun

These new indoor play places for kids across metro Detroit offer endless fun for children of all ages. See what's newly opened.

See where education meets imagination at this Birmingham indoor play place

Fascination Factory is an indoor play-based learning center, toy store and event venue for kids 6 years old and under. The space is dedicated...

Where to find the most Instagram worthy holiday treats in the Detroit metro and beyond

Indulging in sweet treats is one of the best ways to spend the holidays, and the Detroit Metro and other areas near it are...

Have a wicked good time in Detroit before seeing ‘Wicked: For Good’ with these themed events

With “Wicked: For Good” coming to theatres on Saturday, Nov. 21, there are multiple fun promotional events taking place in and around Detroit before...

Explore Kenneth D. Kirkum Memorial Park: A kid-friendly gem in Mount Clemens

Formerly known as Wilson park, Kenneth D. Kirkum Memorial Park is in Mount Clemens near Woodrow Wilson School. Renamed in honor of Mount Clemens resident...

3 Michigan coastal towns ranked among most scenic in the U.S.

A recent nationwide survey by the New Jersey Real Estate Network has ranked America’s most scenic coastal towns and three Michigan communities made the...

3 things to know if you’re going to the Halloween Stroll at Canterbury Village

If you’re looking for a unique family-friendly Halloween outing for your family this year, you may want to consider the Halloween Stroll at Canterbury...

Free meals for all, $10,050 per student: Michigan’s school budget explained for parents

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Lauren Gibbons and Isabel Lohman, Bridge Michigan, Chalkbeat Oct 3, 2025 at...

A Taylor Swift cake? Rochester bakery debuts life-size tribute

Swifties have a new reason to stop by downtown Rochester. The Home Bakery has created a life-size cake in the likeness of Taylor Swift...

How families can join the Detroit Tigers’ postseason fun: Drone show, block parties and kid-ready tips

October baseball is back in Detroit and there are lots of ways families can enjoy the fun. The Detroit Tigers are rolling out free fun,...

3 things to know before heading to Zoo Boo at the Detroit Zoo

Designed with young children in mind, the popular family-friendly Zoo Boo at the Detroit Zoo is is returning this October. The event offers opportunities to...