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MJ Galbraith

MJ Galbraith is a writer and musician living in Detroit. Follow him on Twitter @mikegalbraith.

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Hazel Park's past and future are represented in Zach Curtis's new mural aside the Hazel Park Library.
How these programs are making it easier to grow up – and age in place – in Hazel Park

“The Hazel Park Promise Zone plays a vital role in opening doors to higher education by helping break down financial barriers and providing the tools students need to succeed,” says Mike McFall, state Representative for Michigan’s 14th district.

“It's important we act now to ensure a cleaner, healthier and more resilient community for future generations,” says Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor.
Ahead of the curve: How Sterling Heights aims to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050

“The Climate Action Plan positions Sterling Heights as a leader in sustainability,” says Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor. “It's important we act now to ensure a cleaner, healthier and more resilient community for future generations.”

“The Circular Economy Grants fund innovation and collaboration to reimagine the reuse and recycling of materials,” says Matt Flechter, recycling markets specialist with EGLE.
Innovators in Michigan’s circular economy win big grants in Detroit, Southfield, Wixom, and more

“The Circular Economy Grants fund innovation and collaboration to reimagine the reuse and recycling of materials,” says Matt Flechter, recycling markets specialist with EGLE.

“We’re not just investors with a bunch of money trying to capture revenue. We are a real family-owned business that’s working hard at supporting ours and other families,” says Rick Fandakly, co-owner of Boozy's Bar & Grill in Hazel Park.
Hazel Park’s newest business hopes to spark a more robust commercial corridor in city’s South End

“We’re not just investors with a bunch of money trying to capture revenue. We are a real family-owned business that’s working hard at supporting ours and other families,” says Rick Fandakly, co-owner of Boozy's Bar & Grill in Hazel Park.

The 13th annual Macomb Business Awards is scheduled for Thursday, May 15, at the AMC Forum 30 in Sterling Heights.
Sterling Heights theater to play host to the 13th annual Macomb Business Awards this May

“This event is one of the County’s largest celebrations of local businesses and organizations, and this year’s program will be unlike anything we’ve done before,” says Vicky Rowinski, director of the Macomb County Planning and Economic Development.

"I love country music, and grab influences from that, and sometimes you can hear a little bit of pop in my songs as well," says Rebecca Cameron, a local singer/songwriter set to play the 2025 Sterling Coffeehouse series.
Sterling Coffeehouse series provides a chance for community to warm up over coffee and music

The Sterling Heights Community Center plays host to the Coffeehouse series, where local businesses provide complimentary refreshments and a varied roster of performers take the stage for free and ticketed events alike.

“These funds will support the development of John Grace Arms, a transformative housing community that will offer 60 senior apartments, with a focus on fostering community engagement and recreation,” says Dana Chestnut, CHC’s Chief Lending Officer.
Adaptive reuse of historic Southfield school into affordable senior housing wins $750K grant

“These funds will support the development of John Grace Arms, a transformative housing community that will offer 60 senior apartments, with a focus on fostering community engagement and recreation,” says Dana Chestnut, CHC’s Chief Lending Officer.

The Chaldean Community Foundation in Sterling Heights.
Sterling Heights foundation wins permanent endowment through this unique initiative

“For these 11 organizations, being selected is a statement by this community that their work is so critical that they need to be here in perpetuity,” says Andrew Stein, president and CEO of the Children’s Foundation.

“Advancing Macomb is proud to lead this innovative program, which underscores our commitment to fostering thriving communities through nonprofit collaboration and support,” says Phil Gilchrist, executive director of Advancing Macomb.
Macomb County nonprofits have chance to join debut ‘nonprofit accelerator’ program

“Advancing Macomb is proud to lead this innovative program, which underscores our commitment to fostering thriving communities through nonprofit collaboration and support,” says Phil Gilchrist, executive director of Advancing Macomb.

Joe Williams, owner of The Pickleball Pop-Up in downtown Farmington.
How this former home goods store has been repurposed as an indoor pickleball facility

"It’s just kind of unique to have a sports facility within a retail space in such a high traffic area," says Joe Williams, owner of The Pickleball Pop-Up in downtown Farmington. "I don’t think that’s too common.”

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