Technology and Innovation

Sterling Heights City Hall during this year's Sterling Heights' 44th Annual Memorial Day Parade.

Metromode - Metro DetroitCommunity Development

How (and why) to watch the latest State of the City address from Sterling Heights

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 5, 2023

The intuitive light system replaces outdated flags to show swim risk forecasting for swimmers, paddleboarders, and surfers.

UPword - UPEconomic Development

Rec-tech startups taking root in the U.P.

Sarah SpohnWednesday, October 4, 2023

Bjoern Penning (left), U-M professor of physics, is the principal investigator of the RENEW grant. Brianna Mount (right), associate professor of physics at Black Hills State University, is working with Penning to implement the grant.

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiDiversity

U-M receives federal grant to engage more Indigenous, rural, and underserved students in physics

Natalia HoltzmanWednesday, October 4, 2023

The entrance to Lake State University in Sault Ste. Marie.

UPword - UPTechnology and Innovation

New space program lifts off at LSSU

Jennifer DonovanWednesday, September 20, 2023

FreightMiner's booth at the North American International Auto Show.

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiTechnology and Innovation

Ann Arbor company develops software to enable autonomous trucking

Natalia HoltzmanWednesday, September 20, 2023

"As Lite Tuition prepares to embark on an exciting new phase of growth through the Velocity Center, the company is poised to provide our community with an exciting resource and opportunity to higher education,” says Mayor Michael Taylor.

Metromode - Metro DetroitEconomic Development

This social tech company is moving to Sterling Heights

MJ GalbraithThursday, September 7, 2023

A bartender at Renaissance Man Distillery & Cocktail Lounge makes a Guava Daiquiri.

The Keel - Port HuronEntrepreneurship

Port Huron’s first whiskey distillery opens at Wrigley Hall

Rita MacDonaldThursday, August 31, 2023

The Maritime Museum in Algonac, Michigan, has a large collection of Gar Wood and Chris-Craft Boats on display including boating memorabilia, posters, and other nautical artifacts.

The Keel - Port HuronTechnology and Innovation

Michigan’s maritime legacy: Exploring the history of Chris-Craft Boats in the Blue Water Area

John LuskWednesday, August 30, 2023

UPword - UPSustainability

The snowy U.P.: Ideal for testing solar panels

Jennifer Donovan Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Catalyst MidlandTechnology and Innovation

What to do with unwanted electronics and appliances

Amy HutchinsonThursday, August 24, 2023

Waymark was launched in 2017 located on 1555 Broadway Street in Detroit.

Metromode - Metro DetroitTechnology and Innovation

Here’s how 3 metro Detroit businesses are using Artificial Intelligence to their advantage

Genevieve FoxThursday, August 24, 2023

a2Tech360's Women in Tech event in 2022.

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiTechnology and Innovation

Weeklong Ann Arbor tech festival returns with expanded speaker events

Natalia HoltzmanWednesday, August 23, 2023

The LakeshoreArts and Culture

Ford Experience Center is reimagined to promote connection

Sarah SpohnMonday, August 21, 2023

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiTechnology and Innovation

Washtenaw County makes progress connecting rural areas to broadband

Layla McMurtrieWednesday, July 19, 2023

General Dynamics Land Systems' headquarters in Sterling Heights.

Metromode - Metro DetroitEconomic Development

GDLS shows that Sterling Heights defense industry is thriving; $1.7B in contracts recently announced

MJ GalbraithThursday, July 13, 2023

Hosted by Macomb County MARZ, the AI Ground Vehicle Hackathon Challenge is free and available to high school juniors and seniors in Macomb County.

Metromode - Metro DetroitTechnology and Innovation

Q&A: Sterling Heights AI hackathon to connect high schoolers with leaders in the defense industry

MJ GalbraithThursday, July 6, 2023

“Our Mobility Charging Hub will help more companies electrify their fleets, cement Michigan’s leadership in the future of freight, and rebuild our transportation infrastructure to support the economy of tomorrow," says Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II.

Metromode - Metro DetroitTechnology and Innovation

Michigan's 'truck stop of the future' to be built in Redford

MJ GalbraithThursday, July 6, 2023

Longform

Michigan Life Science and Innovation Center's 15th anniversary celebration.

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEntrepreneurship

Plymouth life science startup incubator celebrates 15 years of successes

Layla McMurtrieWednesday, June 28, 2023

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiTechnology and Innovation

National magazine names U-M professor one of 10 "Scientists to Watch"

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, June 28, 2023