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Pints for the Planet: Griffin Claw saves grains from dumps, cuts carbon footprint

Griffin Claw Brewing in Birmingham is changing the brewery game by implementing multiple sustainable practices like sending their brewers' grain to local farmers and recapturing CO2 to prevent it from entering the atmosphere.

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“When I grow up.” Inspiring kids to dream big about careers in health care

These collaborations show how growing interest in health care careers can begin early.

Can Halloween be green?

Holidays are a great time for families to consider curtailing consumption in favor of old-fashioned fun.     

$10,000 educator grant to help tackle Michigan’s teacher gap

By the 2022-2023 school year, Michigan will face a shortfall of 600 teachers, according to a recent study. Now an educator grant is helping the state's second-largest school district attract and train the next generation of teachers. 

Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor joined a live Zoom session to share a "day in his life" with teen residents.
Youth group launches a ‘Day in the Life’ series to connect teens with civic leaders

Teenagers in Sterling Heights are getting civically active in a virtual series that connects them with city leaders, to ask questions and learn about roles in the city's government. 

Nature center gets digital to connect residents, celebrate photography, during COVID-19

A walk-by gallery at the Sterling Heights Nature Center proved an innovative way to connect residents with nature, and each other, this year during COVID-19 restrictions.  

Last year's Walk for Warmth raised $18,000 for Macomb County residents in need of heat-related support.
Macomb’s Walk for Warmth a self-paced 5k event this year

This year's Walk for Warmth is "more important than ever" because of COVID-19, say Macomb County organizers. Last year's event raised $18,000 for residents in need of heat-related support and 2021's individualized event is now open for registration. 

Sterling Heights start-up company RAVE Cave works with 3D visual modelling.
Sterling Heights start-up awarded grant to test pilot-less aircraft

RAVE Cave, a 3D virtual reality business in Sterling Heights, recently received a grant to test unmanned aerial systems.

Women of color in STEM award recognizes Sterling Heights innovator

The annual Women of Color STEM Conference was held virtually this year, but it didn't stop the recognition of movers and shakers in the field. Several Fiat Chrysler Automobile employees were awarded, including Sterling Heights assembly plant's Saretta Wallace.

Macomb seniors to receive free grocery delivery membership as flu season looms

Senior citizens throughout Macomb County will soon have access to free grocery delivery membership, in an effort to keep residents safer during COVID-19 restrictions. 

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