Oak Park seeks to elevate parks with new recreation initiative
Oak Park launched its Elevate Oak Park plan in 2022 and after a long period of community engagement has begun to seek funding to complete its plan.
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Youngblood Vineyard’s new expansion raises spirits year round
Macomb County’s Youngblood Vineyards’ new indoor tasting room has allowed the winery to expand into a full event space. Starting on the eve of the COVID-19 pandemic, the couple behind the vineyard have remained creative and connected to the community to keep growing.
Revheads feed the need for speed at Full Throttle Adrenaline Park in Sterling Heights
"Everyone gets excited when they see a great lap time on the track," says Tony Eckrich, owner of Sterling Heights' popular go-kart track. "It's fun to watch it all unfold in front of your eyes."
Michigan nonprofits cite need for change in board diversity
The charge for nonprofit board diversity has waned, but its importance is as strong as ever say Southeast Michigan nonprofit leaders.
Showing Pride: How Sterling Heights went from zero to hero in equality index
“When we saw that score it was a wake-up call,” said Sterling Heights Communications Director Melanie Davis. “We knew that wasn’t who we were and we wanted to change that."
Sterling Heights finds ‘Victory through Unity’ in exciting Memorial Day Parade
At 9:30 a.m., four authentic Tuskegee Airmen WWII planes cut across the sky and made three passes in different formations for the 44th annual Sterling Heights Memorial Day Parade.
A vision of inclusivity: How Sterling Heights’ Vision 2030 engaged residents, and a look to 2040
“This is my home. I feel accepted here and I know I can make an impact,” says Sterling Heights resident Cindy Bjornson. “That means the world to me.”
How Sterling Heights’ Vision 2030 investment has led to a flourishing post-recession city
Sterling Heights has rebounded from the 2008 recession better than some of its neighbors, and much of it comes down to following through on their big ideas with pragmatic planning and execution.
Sterling Heights offers a wide range of vegan delights
Are you looking to take the "me" out of meat? If so, Sterling Heights has some unique and tasty offerings for vegans and non-vegans alike.
Can NFTs provide local artists with financial stability?
“I looked at my friend when it sold out, we literally cried,” Emily Swift says of her NFT collection. “We could pay our rent." But the artist warns there's more to managing non-fungible tokens than meets the eye.
