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Genevieve Fox

Genevieve Fox is an award-winning journalist from Detroit. Since graduating from Michigan State University, she has built a solid background in environmental reporting and previous experience in radio broadcasting and photography at Great Lakes Echo and WKAR. When not working, she loves spending time outdoors and reading a good book. More by Genevieve Fox. 

Genevieve Fox's Latest Articles

What the Friends of the Rouge are doing to fight water pollution and connect communities

In an industrialized area like Metro Detroit, connecting communities to nature can be challenging. Friends of the Rouge are working on strategies to engage people with their local watershed and keep the river healthy for future generations.

Melting community together at glass-blowing festival in Dearborn

This weekend, The Glass Academy is celebrating the art of glass blowing at its annual Blossom and Bloom Festival with live demonstrations and purchasable pieces from skilled craftsmen.

Macomb’s GDP hit $53B in 2024, here is where the county’s investing

Macomb County’s GDP is at an all-time high of $53 billion. Here are the five target industries the county is focusing on (including some surprises), and what's ahead.

Macomb provides prize incentives to shop local this holiday season

Businesses that are entered into the contest by shoppers will have the chance to win one of 10 grants worth $1,000 and shoppers will also be entered into a drawing to win one of 10 $150 gift cards.

From medicine to manufacturing: Macomb aims to fuel talent pipeline

Macomb County is making sure students feel connected in their fields of interest in a program designed to fuel the talent pipeline. 

Rashard Dobbins leads Class Act Detroit
From Episcopal Church to House of Hip-Hop: Class Act Detroit inspires young people through the arts

Rashard Dobbins, founder of arts organization Class Act Detroit, tells youth they don't have to be an DJ, muralist or dancer. He would be delighted if they became a nurse who does murals or a preacher that raps.

Students get a taste of manufacturing careers at iconic bakery during MFG Day

From auto industry spaces to baking hot spots, over 2,000 high school students toured manufacturing companies across Macomb County for this year's MFG Day/Week.

Roxana Park
How a block grant helps Macomb build parks, add solar street lights

Within the last five years, Macomb County has received an annual grant amount of around $1.8 million. Here's what the county does with it.

Mike's on the Water, St. Clair Shores
5 Macomb downtown areas to visit before summer ends

From New Baltimore to Romeo, here are five unique downtowns with great local vibes to check out. 

Deneweth’s Garden Center 
Thriving: Meet some of the longest-standing plant nurseries in Macomb County

In Macomb County, products from nurseries, greenhouses, floriculture, and sod, make more than $35 million in annual sales. We take a closer look at the people growing the industry.   

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