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الأطفال في سن ما قبل المدرسة الذين يعيشون مع التوحد يستفيدون من التعليم المبكر بشكل كبير
Estelle Slootmaker
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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Estelle Slootmaker
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Early Education Matters habló sobre este importante tema con Heather Eckner, directora de educación estatal de la Autism Alliance of Michigan (Alianza para el Autismo de Michigan, AAOM) y madre de dos niños autistas.
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Inflation, aging population, and loss of COVID funding impact Michigan Meals on Wheels programs
Estelle Slootmaker
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Many Meals on Wheels providers report that challenges have arisen as their client lists continue to grow thanks to an aging population, even as pandemic relief funding dries up.
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Oak Park public safety officers reflect on the past and future as a new year begins
Blake Woodruff
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Blake Woodruff sits down with officers in Oak Park to find out how big changes in the force play out, and what the city can expect this year.
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'Hidden History of Lake St. Clair' film to highlight historical underwater towns
Genevieve Fox
Thursday, January 25, 2024
A film premiering in February will focus on two forgotten communities underneath Lake St. Clair that were once early settlements of the waterfront community.
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Housing a key element of "Michigan's Path to a Prosperous Future"
Sarah Spohn
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Citizens Research Council, Michigan Municipal League, and Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation weigh in on state's housing needs, regional, minority-driven resources, and development within individual communities.
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Michigan Association for Local Public Health helps build health across the state
Rylee Barnsdale
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Michigan Association for Local Public Health advocates for policies, initiatives, and collaborations that build health across the state and individually through trainings and workforce assistance.
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Why preschoolers living with autism benefit from early education
Estelle Slootmaker
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Early childhood education presents a golden opportunity to set up children living with autism for academic success.
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How can Michigan solve its growing health care workforce shortage?
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Monday, January 22, 2024
One study found that nearly all of the 36 Michigan health care occupations it analyzed are projecting workforce shortages between now and 2032. What can be done?
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From pickleball to podcasts: Sterling Heights Library launches new collection of, well, things
MJ Galbraith
Thursday, January 18, 2024
"These items are meant to empower our community members to explore, learn, and create in innovative ways," says Tammy Turgeon, director of Sterling Heights Public Library.
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Federal grants to enable purchase of 15 clean-energy school buses in Pontiac, 5 in Redford
MJ Galbraith
Thursday, January 18, 2024
"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.
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How URC is creating a sustainable tomorrow in learning spaces today
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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
An alliance of three leading research institutions in Michigan is producing real-world sustainability education, research, and innovation for a greener tomorrow.
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Troy actor Steven Yeun wins Golden Globe
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Actor Steven Yeun, who grew up in Troy, Michigan, won a Golden Globe on Sunday for his role in “Beef,” the Netflix TV series he starred in alongside Ali Wong, who also was awarded.
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It's happening: Buzz builds as Jollibee prepares to open its doors in Sterling Heights
MJ Galbraith
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Jollibee, the Phillippines-based fast food company considered one of the fastest-growing restaurant companies in the world, is officially opening its first Michigan location in Sterling Heights on Friday, Jan. 12.
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Home Builders Association honors this Sterling Heights company at annual awards ceremony
MJ Galbraith
Thursday, January 4, 2024
The company specializes in custom kitchen backsplashes, shower walls, and other interior features, but has also expanded in scope and size.
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Up to $2K in rebates available for green stormwater projects in these Oakland County communities
MJ Galbraith
Thursday, January 4, 2024
“RainSmart Rebates embodies our commitment to sustainable urban development and community resilience,” says Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash.
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Dining Destinations: 8 bars and restaurants coming to Metro Detroit in 2024
Sierra Okoniewski
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
The Metro Detroit hospitality industry is buzzing with new activity, so we check out eight places to try this year. "The amount of people that have stopped by to let us know that they live nearby and are excited is kind of overwhelming,” says Pie Sci founder Jeremy Damaske, who is opening an Oak Park location soon.
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Construction of new downtown park, buzzy restaurant openings mark banner year in downtown Farmington
MJ Galbraith
Thursday, December 21, 2023
2023 served as a great lead-in for 2024, when Farmington celebrates a truly significant milestone: its bicentennial.
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Innovate Mound opens in Sterling Heights, Warren: Here are some of the great places it can take you
MJ Galbraith
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Here are some of our favorite places to visit along the Sterling Heights stretch of Mound Road.
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