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Feature Story ESL class at the Chaldean Community Foundation Second Wave - Michigan

Help for new arrivals to metro DetroitNonprofit Journal Project

Amy KurasThursday, August 29, 2024
Despite its name, the Chaldean Community Foundation has served clients from 59 different countries with citizenship classes, immigration assistance, and more. Programs are aimed at helping people navigate systems so they can feel at home in heir newly adopted country.
Partner Content Hero Walk family team Second Wave - MichiganCommunity Development

Autism Hero Walk raises funds while raising awareness

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, August 27, 2024
Promoted as "Michigan's largest gathering of the autistic community — 6,000+ families and autistic persons coming together to celebrate everyday superheroes,” The Autism Hero Walk takes place from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak.
Longform Teens with the BuildOn Program in Detroit pose during their summer campout at Scout Hollow Campground in Rouge Park, coordinated by Detroit Outdoors. Kids and Education

Detroit collaborative builds future leaders by introducing kids to hiking and camping

Patrick DunnMonday, August 26, 2024
Detroit Outdoors is a collaborative network of institutions focused on expanding access to outdoor recreation. 
Feature Story Sidecar Slider Bar opened in Sterling Heights in 2024. Entrepreneurship

Break out the big scissors: Touring the latest businesses to open in Sterling Heights

MJ GalbraithThursday, August 22, 2024
Taking a look around Sterling Heights and highlighting some of the businesses that have celebrated grand openings over these past several months.
Development News The Sterling Heights-headquartered Chaldean Community Foundation first requested that Ankawa and Sterling Heights begin talks to become Sister Cities. Community Development

Sterling Heights to form Sister City partnership with Ankawa, Iraq

MJ GalbraithThursday, August 22, 2024
The City of Sterling Heights and its family of sister cities grows a little larger this week.
Development News Lake St. Clair Metropark in Harrison Township. Community Development

Macomb County nonprofit announces second annual Community Engagement Summit in Harrison Township

MJ GalbraithThursday, August 22, 2024
“When people feel connected to their community and have a role in building an equitable and thriving place, they are more likely to stay, engage and contribute," says City Institute founder Jeanette Pierce.
Longform A Camp Carpenter participant works on a project with a counselor at Carpenter Park in Detroit. Community Development

Detroit's privately owned parks make a big difference for their neighborhoods

Patrick DunnThursday, August 15, 2024
Private individuals and nonprofits have established parks across the city to help advance equity, build community, provide services, and catalyze investment in underserved neighborhoods.
Feature Story Mike's on the Water, St. Clair Shores Economic Development

5 Macomb downtown areas to visit before summer ends

Genevieve FoxThursday, August 15, 2024
From New Baltimore to Romeo, here are five unique downtowns with great local vibes to check out. 
Development News A scene from the Sterling Heights' 44th Annual Memorial Day Parade in 2023. Technology and Innovation

Sterling Heights defense contractor emboldened by parent company’s latest acquisition

MJ GalbraithThursday, August 15, 2024
“The acquisition of Loc Performance gives us the manufacturing readiness that will enable us to realise the major orders we are aiming for,” says Matthew Warnick, CEO of American Rheinmetall Vehicles.
Longform Produce from the Youth Mentor Garden at Marquette Park in Wyoming, Mich. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Youth Mentor Gardens grow food, family, and community in Detroit and Grand Rapids area

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, August 8, 2024
At two Youth Mentor Gardens, participating teens and their families work together to plant, weed, water, mulch, and harvest produce.
Feature Story Produce at Forgotten Harvest's Client Choice Market Second Wave - Michigan

Forgotten Harvest's Client Choice Market fosters dignity in food assistanceNonprofit Journal Project

Sarah WilliamsThursday, August 8, 2024
A premier food rescue organization serving Southeast Michigan is changing how it delivers healthy, nutritious meals to people in need by providing a shopping experience to center families’ choices.
Feature Story Metro Detroit, art, artists Arts and Culture

Notable artists in Metro Detroit you should know about

Leslie CieplechowiczThursday, August 8, 2024
From performance to pixels, we caught up with four artists you should have on your radar. Just remember, you saw them here first.
Development News The Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve is located at 27225 W. Ten Mile Rd. in Southfield. Community Development

Southfield celebrates improvements at the recently reopened Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve

MJ GalbraithThursday, August 8, 2024
“We are pleased with the recent improvements at the City’s beloved Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve,” said Mayor Dr. Ken Siver.
Development News New sidewalk installed and trees planted along a stretch of Maple Lane Drive. Community Development

Sterling Heights hopes to build a ‘Pathway to Play and Preservation’ at the ballot box this November

MJ GalbraithThursday, August 8, 2024
“Visioning 2040 answers the question that I hear often – What’s next?” said City Manager Mark Vanderpool.
Development News Inside the award-winning Coffee First Café and Bake Shoppe In 2022. Entrepreneurship

City asks for community’s nominations for award-winning local businesses in Sterling Heights

MJ GalbraithThursday, August 8, 2024
Nomination forms for the 2024 Sterling Edge Awards are available online, and due by Friday, Aug. 30.
Feature Story Eastern Market, Pontiac Healthy Communities

PHOTOS: A visit to the new Eastern Market location

Steve KossThursday, August 1, 2024
We sent photographer Steve Koss along to check out the new site in Pontiac bringing the beloved market to the 'burbs. 
Feature Story Beth Nickerson (a.k.a. Ms. Beth) of Little Bloomers Childcare in Hazel Park. Kids and Education

Keeping Hazel Park close-knit, one kid at a time: How this typical home is anything but typical

MJ GalbraithWednesday, July 31, 2024
“I have three rooms upstairs, and that’s my living space. So that might be the only thing someone would say is a downfall” of running an in-home childcare business, says Beth Nickerson. “But when you love what you do, is it really work?”
Longform Amy McMillan, director of the Huron-Clinton Metroparks, and Rachel Frierson, vice president of operations and programming for the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, at the construction site for the future Huron-Clinton Metroparks Water Garden. Healthy Communities

Metroparks to open first Detroit location with Huron-Clinton Metroparks Water Garden

Patrick DunnMonday, July 29, 2024
The Huron-Clinton Metroparks' robust parks system has never included a Detroit location, but that will change next year with the opening of a Metroparks-branded attraction at Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park.
Longform Ariane Donnelly, Anne Davis, and Tanya Andrews at the Prescription for Health booth at the Pittsfield Township Farmers Market. Prescription for Health is Washtenaw County's produce prescription program. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Prescriptions for fresh produce grow in Michigan through collaboration and new funding

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, July 25, 2024
Efforts are underway to better coordinate efforts between produce prescription programs and to create more standardized funding mechanisms for them.
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