"These federal dollars will purchase new, electric school busses for these school districts, providing a safer and cleaner ride to school for students,” says Michigan Chief Infrastructure Officer Zachary Kolodin.
“Coming out of the COVID pandemic, we all knew that our downtown businesses needed to expand into e-commerce,” says Kristi Trevarrow, executive director for Downtown Rochester.
"We are excited to celebrate clearing this milestone on the path to restoring this building into a space that will serve my neighbors for decades to come,” says Coleman Yoakum, Micah 6 Community Executive Director. “Folks like our Oakland County Commissioner Gwen Markham, who grew up in this neighborhood, are always quick to remind me that even when it was a school, this building was a community center. We are excited to play a small role in bringing it back."
“The Pike Street Clinton River Trail Project, which is now fully funded at $20,328,000, is critical to a vibrant downtown and to enhanced transportation in Pontiac,” says Pontiac Mayor Tim Greimel.
“As the Oakland County Land Bank Authority’s first community development project, we are pleased to support the ongoing revitalization of the GM Modern Historic District,” says Oakland County Treasurer Robert Wittenberg.
"These investments will enhance the quality and connectivity of habitat and make it more accessible for people and increase community resilience by creating and improving green infrastructure,” says Jeff Trandahl, executive director and CEO of NFWF.
With the Corktown parade this weekend, St Paddy's Day looks big this year. But not all publican houses are created equal. Some emanate charm, all gloomy corners and polished brass, while others radiate cheer with festive shamrocks and Kelly greens. Here are nine that have become stalwarts in our suburbs. Do you have a local?
“I was fortunate enough to win a giant project for the Oregon Supreme Court House in Salem, Oregon. It's a 32-foot-by-32-foot artwork comprised of over 2,000 pieces. And I'm building that right now in the new space,” says April Wagner, owner of Epiphany Studios.
Metro Detroit SHINES in the summer, and we know how to do it well. Here are eight ways to get out and embrace the season before it comes to an end.
“Our new programs will demonstrate that the arts are alive and will thrive in Pontiac for decades,” says Steven Childs, Vice President of Main Street Pontiac, and chair of the organization’s Promotions Committee.
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