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Shariki Bell's apartment in Pontiac. Bell lived in a camper in her friend's driveway from 2006 to 2012 due to a mental health crisis.
Photo: Shariki Bell's apartment in Pontiac. Bell lived in a camper in her friend's driveway from 2006 to 2012 due to a mental health crisis. Steve Koss

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Feature Story A shopper peruses local items at Eastern Market's Sunday Market earlier this year. Holiday Markets are back, with Sunday markets focusing on local vendors selling everything from beauty products to T-shirts.

9 ways to think big and shop small by supporting Detroit businesses this holiday season

Dorothy HernandezTuesday, November 24, 2020
From handmade jewelry to works of art, find some gift inspiration with these locally focused shopping events and guides.
In The News Water lettuce Sustainability

Macomb residents warned to look out for invasive moth and plant species

Kate RoffThursday, November 19, 2020
Water lettuce might seem like a harmless plant, but it's part of the aquatic invasive species' that do $5.7 billion of damage in the Great Lakes region every year. Environmental advocates are asking Macomb residents to be vigilant about the plant, recently spotted along the Clinton River, and about an invasive moth species this season. 
Feature Story A runner hits the trail at Stony Creek Metropark. Healthy Communities

This Macomb collaborative wants to unite parks and public health work—but it needs resident input

David SandsThursday, November 19, 2020
Macomb County is teaming up with local municipalities and nonprofits to take parks and public health in a new direction.
Development News Food Drive Sterling Heights Healthy Communities

Sterling Heights kicks off food drive as COVID-19 increases national food insecurity

Kate RoffThursday, November 19, 2020
Over 103,000 people in Macomb County are food insecure, with experts predicting a significant increase this year because of COVID-19. It's one of the reasons Sterling Heights is hosting a city-wide food drive to contribute to the county's 60 pantry distribution sites. 
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City of Pontiac launches new app that can help control the spread of COVID-19

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 19, 2020
“We will partner with local health units to use this data to assess how best to support high-risk communities in Pontiac as we fight this pandemic,” says Mayor Deirdre Waterman
Feature Story Mt. Clemens. Photo by David Lewinski. Entrepreneurship

Metro Detroit's downtowns weather pandemic as second wave poses new challenges

David SandsWednesday, November 18, 2020
Online pivots outdoor seating and lots of social media have kept Metro Detroit's downtowns alive during the pandemic. Now they face the holidays amid a new surge and state restrictions.
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Growlers, cans help Dearborn’s Downey Brewing Company keep the suds flowing

Patrick DunnWednesday, November 18, 2020
Dearborn-based Downey Brewing Company has made it through the COVID-19 pandemic so far with relatively little business loss – thanks to a little innovation.
Feature Story M Cantina in East Dearborn. Photo by David Lewinski. Community Development

Diversity, innovation, connectedness inform Dearborn’s new vision for its downtowns

Patrick DunnThursday, November 12, 2020
The DDDAs want to consider each of those themes through economic, physical, social, and environmental lenses – for example, examining what it would mean for Dearborn's downtowns to be more economically or socially diverse.
In The News Ford F-150 Transportation

Ford to invest $150M in Sterling Heights' plant to build e-motors

Kate RoffThursday, November 12, 2020
Sterling Heights' Van Dyke Transmission Plant will receive a $150 million investment from Ford Motor Company to help build the company's new electric vehicles.
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Alchemist Ventures tapped to strengthen entrepreneurial services in Sterling Heights

Kate RoffThursday, November 12, 2020
Alchemist Ventures LLC will join the team at Sterling Heights' Velocity Collaboration Center to help business incubation and start-up companies meet COVID-19 challenges. 
Development News A conceptual image of the Innovate Mound project. Transportation

Public to get a glimpse of Innovate Mound project in virtual session

Thursday, November 12, 2020
A virtual information week has launched to give the public a chance to learn and comment on the $217 million Innovate Mound Project. Public Zoom meetings, TV segments and phone hotlines are part of a community outreach to engage residents in the Macomb County project.
Development News A rendering of a Heat in the Street vendor stand Economic Development

‘Stands and Pods’: Downtown Northville finds way to keep outdoor social district warm come winter

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 12, 2020
Heat in the Street will keep city streets closed to cars and social district The Twist open to people in downtown Northville.
Development News A development concept from the Maxfield Training Center RFQ Community Development

Multi-family residential development approaches selection process in downtown Farmington

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 12, 2020
“Building housing provides people the opportunity to live downtown, for those that want to live, work, shop, and play downtown. It also serves as transitional land use from the neighborhoods to the historic district to the commercial district downtown,” Kevin Christiansen says.
Feature Story Historic Tales of Macomb County Arts and Culture

Excerpt: Local author pens book on Macomb County’s history

Wednesday, November 11, 2020
As a freelance writer and reporter in Macomb County over the last three decades, deciding to write a book about interesting people from the county’s past seemed a normal segue for this storyteller.
Feature Story Jazz on the Ave. in City Hall Park. Community Development

Dearborn looks toward the future of its City Hall Park

Patrick DunnWednesday, November 11, 2020
A new effort by the Dearborn Downtown Development Authorities' (DDDAs) is aiming to redesign the park to be even more accessible and enjoyable than ever before.
Special Report The long view of downtown Allen Park Community Development

Allen Park, the 'jewel' of downriver

Courtney SouleThursday, November 5, 2020
Allen Park's downtown district has secured its place as an eclectic and vibrant area that welcomes residents and visitors alike with a warmth and charm that can only be found within a community that has taken bold steps to re-invent the way it wants to be seen.  Under the leadership of Jennifer Kibby, Executive Director of its Downtown Development Authority, entrepreneurs have decided to make their mark in big and bold ways to create a downtown that has an identity based on charm and sophistication. 
Feature Story Soul of Detroit Economic Development

Bringing some Detroit soul food and music to Macomb: Q&A with restaurant owner Maurice Ford

Kate RoffThursday, November 5, 2020
Maurice Ford and his wife, Talisha, had just opened their new restaurant and music venue in Sterling Heights before COVID-19 hit. Now the couple are figuring out how to balance reopening with rehiring. 
Development News Space Command Economic Development

Industry, government leaders push Sterling Heights' bid for space command

Kate RoffThursday, November 5, 2020
If Sterling Heights' city leaders have their way, Macomb will be home to the new United States Space Command Headquarters. Congress members, county executives, and city officials met this week to push support for the bid.
Development News Sabbath5 Community Development

Coffee roaster and cafe opens in downtown Clawson

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 5, 2020
“We bought a small home coffee roaster when we were in our first apartment and set off the fire alarms. We started giving it away to friends, started going to farmers markets. Everything we did was based around coffee,” Trevor Graham says. “We always had the dream of one day owning a coffee shop.”
Development News Gifts-of-quarantine Arts and Culture

‘Finding joy in chaos’: Artist debuts new exhibition at downtown Farmington art gallery

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 5, 2020
The title of the exhibition, Gifts of Quarantine, reflects Stropoli’s attitude in creating the series over the course of a muted year. The content of the painting themselves juxtapose the dark with the light.
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