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Innovation News The city of Sterling Heights will forgo its usual Sterling Frights event this year to make way for six smaller Halloween-themed events that cater to COVID-19 restrictions. Arts and Culture

Sterling Heights to host 6 Halloween events, working around COVID-19

Kate RoffThursday, October 15, 2020
It seems a global pandemic won't stop Halloween being celebrated in Sterling Heights. The city's Parks and Recreation team have developed six events to cater to residents for the spooky season, from scavenger hunts at the Nature Center to teen trivia nights and contact-less trick-or-treating drive-thru for senior citizens.
Feature Story Utica Community Schools Kids and Education

Leading a school through a pandemic: Q&A with superintendent Robert Monroe

Kate RoffThursday, October 8, 2020
What's it like leading a school through a global pandemic? We speak with new Utica Community Schools superintendent Robert Monroe about his experience in Macomb County. 
Development News Grand-raven-2 Arts and Culture

Downtown Farmington hosts Poe-themed Grand Raven festival all month long

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 8, 2020
The first-ever Grand Raven Festival is officially underway. The month-long event provides downtown a spookified atmosphere where one of America’s most famous poets might feel downright comfortable.
Development News Zoom-Ride Transportation

Michigan-based ride-hailing app launches in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 8, 2020
Although Uber and Lyft are now ubiquitous, the app-based vehicle-for-hire services were once brand new companies, vying for the attention of would-be customers. Now a Dearborn-based startup is ready to start competing with the major players of the rideshare market.
Innovation News MFG Day Technology and Innovation

After going virtual, Macomb's Manufacturing Day may never be the same again

Kate RoffThursday, October 8, 2020
As engagement online increases due to COVID-19, virtual event organizers believe we are just seeing the "tip of the iceberg" for what the future of events may hold. 
Feature Story Lake Orion, 20 Front Street, COVID Arts and Culture

No ‘take-out’ option: How are metro Detroit’s music venues surviving?

Kate RoffWednesday, October 7, 2020
How does an industry pivot without a carry-out option? Metro Detroit music venue owners and musicians share how they have tapped into alternative revenues during COVID-19. 
Development News Sterling Heights Community Development

Sterling Heights ranks safest big city in Michigan

Kate RoffThursday, October 1, 2020
Sterling Heights was ranked, again, as the safest big city in Michigan for 2019, with decreases in both violent and property crime statistics, according to an annual FBI report.
Feature Story Toni Jones, Wife Comma Healthy Communities

Detroit entrepreneur wants women to 'wife their life'

Kate RoffThursday, October 1, 2020
Toni Jones always believed her work was important, but a global pandemic has shown the Detroit entrepreneur just how vital her affirmation brand is to her clients. “Last year women were wearing it as another self-care accessory, but now it’s how women are surviving.”
Feature Story Dearborn-trees Sustainability

Dearborn works to preserve and grow its tree canopy

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 1, 2020
"Our canopy needs work. We need to do more. But work is ongoing," says David Norwood, sustainability coordinator for Dearborn. "I’m a big proponent of the idea that we can’t have enough trees."
Feature Story Classic 1940s automobiles outside of the theater in downtown Farmington Arts and Culture

Farmington's Civic Theater: Surviving crises for 80 years (and running)

Jenn McKeeWednesday, September 30, 2020
Though nothing else like COVID-19 has happened during the Civic Theater’s life span, the Farmington theater has nonetheless endured several other kinds of challenges during its 80 years in business, from WWII to VHS.
Feature Story Rosalina Cholewa and Sydney Szymanski put the finishes touches on their design. Kids and Education

Sterling Heights woodworking class making waves with celebrities, breaking stereotypes

Kate RoffThursday, September 24, 2020
Not many businesses can list billionaires, actors, and TV stars among their client list. But a woodworking class at a high school in Sterling Heights can boast just that. The predominantly female class is breaking down stereotypes and keeping the craft alive by designing custom-made paddle boards for celebrities. 
Feature Story Sterling Heights, Fossil Dig Kids and Education

Photos: In-person, outdoor library event meets community where it's at in Sterling Heights

Kate RoffThursday, September 24, 2020
With COVID-19 restricting most in-person events, it was no surprise the Sterling Heights library's Fossil Dig had a big turn out this week. But for local families it means a lot more than kids' entertainment.
Feature Story The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is hosting Rise Together, a socially distant event on Sept. 23, Oct. 21, and Nov. 18.

10 things to do in person or online this fall in Detroit

Lauren KarmoThursday, September 24, 2020
From inspirational talks to outdoor karaoke, there's still plenty to do, online and safely in person, in Detroit this fall.
Development News 9-month-bump Healthy Communities

Downtown Wyandotte maternity boutique seeks crowdfunding help in community campaign

MJ GalbraithThursday, September 24, 2020
Time is winding down on a crowdfunding campaign and potential matching grant for 9 Month Bump, a baby, child, and maternity boutique in downtown Wyandotte.
Feature Story A CopperHop sampler. Arts and Culture

St. Clair Shores’ brewers pour their way through a pandemic

MJ GalbraithWednesday, September 23, 2020
New products. Expanded outdoor seating. Food trucks. Plexiglass. Whatever it takes, the city’s breweries have accepted and adapted to each changing rule.
Feature Story Capri Italian Bakery. Photo by Doug Coombe. Entrepreneurship

Dearborn's Capri Italian Bakery bakes its way through pandemic

Patrick DunnThursday, September 17, 2020
Errigo has had to hire additional help to keep up with additional, unexpected demand.
Development News Sterling Heights Ethnic Community Committee Chair Willie Dechavez says he is proud of the residents chosen for this year's Diversity Distinction Awards. Diversity

Sterling Heights' diversity awards recognize young residents' role in promoting inclusion

Kate RoffThursday, September 17, 2020
A student inspired to promote racial justice in his city, a consultant who runs diversity and inclusion workshops, a school principal and his staff, and two children sharing their cultural heritage, have been recognized in Sterling Heights this week for their work to promote diversity in their community. 
Development News Sterling Heights Police Chief Dale Dwojakowski says additional police officers and a social worker position proposed in the city's latest budget will "bolster community policing efforts". Community Development

Sterling Heights police to add new body and vehicle cameras

Kate RoffThursday, September 17, 2020
In a reaction to national protests against racism and a lack of transparency in law enforcement, Sterling Heights has approved new body cameras for they city's police force, and upgrade from the previous microphones, and in-car video systems. 
Development News Manufacturing Day, Sterling Heights Technology and Innovation

Macomb's Manufacturing Day moves online in wake of COVID-19

Kate RoffThursday, September 17, 2020
Zoom sessions, online interviews, virtual exhibit booths, and 3D virtual tours will take the place of Macomb County's traditionally in-person Manufacturing Day this year. The industry education day has been shifted to a week-long online platform to meet COVID-19 restrictions and will run Sept. 28 to Oct. 2.
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