Mt. Clemens

How do we talk to our children about Oxford? Guidelines for navigating hard conversations

Parents around Metro Detroit are grappling with how to talk to their children about the fatal shooting at Oxford High School on Tuesday. Sadly, they aren't alone, but there are resources to help. We've compiled a list of guides that can assist with navigating tough conversations.

The first-ever Macomb County Pride festival debuts in downtown Mt. Clemens this weekend.
Inaugural Macomb County Pride Festival opens this weekend in downtown Mt. Clemens

The first-ever Macomb County Pride festival is scheduled for this weekend, taking place Friday, Oct. 15, through Sunday, Oct. 17, in downtown Mt. Clemens.

Path at Lake St. Clair Metropark.
Macomb County will be celebrating Meet Me on the Trail Day on Sept. 25. Here’s how.

If you're looking to explore Macomb County's many trails, this is a great way to get started.

The grassroots Macomb County Pride Festival is coming to Mt. Clemens.
Inaugural Macomb County Pride Festival to launch in downtown Mt. Clemens this October

“After COVID-19 changed our plans to launch this new event in 2020, we are especially looking forward to celebrating Pride with our community in October,” Macomb County Pride founding president Phil Gilchrist says.

A kayaker heads out on the water with a rented Simple Adventures kayak.
Kayaking in Macomb County is more popular than ever. Here’s why.

Once considered an eyesore, the Clinton River is now a paddling destination. And its not the only place that kayak and canoe enthusiasts are getting excited about in Macomb County. 

Innovation Hills Playground is designed to “provide a playground for children with disabilities to play alongside their neuro-typical peers.”
Parks in Mt. Clemens and Rochester Hills to be enhanced with new water features and playgrounds

A pair of placemaking projects in Mt. Clemens and Rochester Hills look to improve play and recreation opportunities in each of the metro Detroit communities.

Captain Luke Clyburn speaks with Sea Cadets on the Pride of Michigan.
Meet the researchers and young explorers investigating Lake St. Clair’s sunken mysteries

Lake St. Clair hides many secrets, from shipwrecks to submerged settlements. But a several Michigan-based organizations are doing their best to bring them to light.

Fat-tire cyclists take a ride a ride at River Bends Park in Shelby Twp.
Ice fishing and fat-tire bikes: Here’s where to go for outdoor fun in Macomb County this winter

Just because it's colder doesn't mean their isn't plenty to do outside in Macomb County this winter.

Macomb has 155 miles of constructed bike trails
Macomb Parks & Trails: Here’s why Macomb County is entering a new era in outdoor recreation

The last year has been a turning point for parks, trails, and waterways in Macomb County. And the future looks bright indeed.

A runner hits the trail at Stony Creek Metropark.
This Macomb collaborative wants to unite parks and public health work—but it needs resident input

Macomb County is teaming up with local municipalities and nonprofits to take parks and public health in a new direction.

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