Technology and Innovation

Innovation News Just a few of the snake specimens the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology recently acquired from Oregon State University.
Innovation News SPARK logo
Feature Story A press conference celebrating the launch of Farmington Area FiberCity was held on October 30.
Development News Velocity Center is located at 6633 18 Mile Rd. in Sterling Heights.
Feature Story Co-founders of KMI: Troy Morris, Austin Morris, and Adam Kall.

KMI advances space debris removal efforts


In The News One of the new Dial-A-Ride electric vehicles

EV added to Dial-A-Ride fleet


Development News The Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University in Southfield.
Development News Velocity Center is located at 6633 18 Mile Rd. in Sterling Heights.
Development News The Strand Theatre in downtown Pontiac.
Development News Sterling Heights City Hall during this year's Sterling Heights' 44th Annual Memorial Day Parade.
Feature Story The intuitive light system replaces outdated flags to show swim risk forecasting for swimmers, paddleboarders, and surfers. 

Rec-tech startups taking root in the U.P.


Innovation News Bjoern Penning (left), U-M professor of physics, is the principal investigator of the RENEW grant. Brianna Mount (right), associate professor of physics at Black Hills State University, is working with Penning to implement the grant.
Feature Story The entrance to Lake State University in Sault Ste. Marie.

New space program lifts off at LSSU


Innovation News FreightMiner's booth at the North American International Auto Show.

Ann Arbor company develops software to enable autonomous trucking


Development News "As Lite Tuition prepares to embark on an exciting new phase of growth through the Velocity Center, the company is poised to provide our community with an exciting resource and opportunity to higher education,” says Mayor Michael Taylor.

This social tech company is moving to Sterling Heights


Feature Story A bartender at Renaissance Man Distillery & Cocktail Lounge makes a Guava Daiquiri.

Port Huron’s first whiskey distillery opens at Wrigley Hall


Feature Story The Maritime Museum in Algonac, Michigan, has a large collection of Gar Wood and Chris-Craft Boats on display including boating memorabilia, posters, and other nautical artifacts.
Feature Story Ana Dyreson

The snowy U.P.: Ideal for testing solar panels


Feature Story Look familiar?

What to do with unwanted electronics and appliances