STERLING HEIGHTS — As the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments gazes more than 25 years into the future, it foresees some challenges alongside growth for Sterling Heights, Macomb County and the broader region.

STERLING HEIGHTS — The Sterling Heights Senior Center has a brand new spot for seniors who want to work out among their peers.

STERLING HEIGHTS — During a time when many Michigan police departments reportedly expect a smaller hiring pool of officer candidates in the future, the Sterling Heights Police Department says it has found ways to stay a step ahead of the curve, and recruit and keep top talent.

STERLING HEIGHTS — As a retiree from a past career of clinical therapy and social work, Sterling Heights resident James Schmittdiel says he often spends his days going to the gym, bike riding, walking and running.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Well over 100,000 people are expected to attend the Sterlingfest Art and Music Fair around Dodge Park and Utica roads July 27-29. And it’s the Sterling Heights Police Department’s mission to keep everyone safe while good times are had.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Another step has been taken to clear the way for the city of Sterling Heights to get its own administrative diversity, equity and inclusion officer.

STERLING HEIGHTS — The organization formerly known as the Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce is trying to get the public to connect the group to its new name: Connect Macomb.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Plans are in the works to install new charging stations for electric vehicles near several buildings and parks in Sterling Heights, and officials say they also have a broader plan to make the city friendlier to those vehicles.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights is working on ideas to increase its living lumber.

STERLING HEIGHTS — More than a dozen high school graduates and college students have some extra funds to help them on their college or vocational journeys thanks to the organized efforts of the Sterling Heights Area Community Foundation.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights’ property values measure up when comparing the state equalized values of top Michigan cities, according to city officials.

STERLING HEIGHTS — If you want to avoid a traffic ticket, keep your cellphone out of your grasp. Freshly passed state legislation that will penalize drivers for holding or using their cellphones or other electronic mobile devices while driving will be effective June 30.

STERLING HEIGHTS — It just might be the closest thing you can get to spending a weekend in Warsaw without buying a plane ticket.

STERLING HEIGHTS/FARMINGTON HILLS — A Farmington Hills man is accused of killing his half-sister in Sterling Heights May 26, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office.

STERLING HEIGHTS — A Sterling Heights man was sentenced June 7 for committing murder as well as a felony firearm crime at a Sterling Heights barber shop in 2020, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office.