WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2021
LATEST CITY NEWS & UPDATES
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Sterling Heights Parks and Recreation will be hosting a series of blood drives with Versiti Blood Services at the Community Center each month.
We were excited to join the Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce in officially welcoming Versiti to the Sterling Heights community with a special ribbon cutting yesterday!
Want to donate blood? Versiti will be back on April 19!
For questions, or to make an appointment, call Kaila at (918) 859-9632.
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In honor of Memorial Day, the city of Sterling Heights is calling all our little artist residents — from kindergarten through sixth grade — to submit a patriotic themed masterpiece thanking our veterans (past and present) for their service! Artwork can be anything on paper: crayons, colored pencils, water colors, etc.
The winner of the art contest will determine the route of our Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 31. The parade will take place at 10 a.m. with modification in place that meet the current CDC and state guidelines. We will be announcing more information regarding this event soon!
Artwork can be dropped off at the Community Relations Department in City Hall; mailed to 40555 Utica Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48313, Attn: Community Relations or scanned and emailed to: cityhall@sterling-heights.net.
Deadline to submit the artwork is Wednesday, April 28.
Winners will be determined by the Arts Commission members and will be notified early May.
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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined Consumers Energy to kick off a public campaign to make sure Michigan residents know about – and access – tens of millions in federal, state and local dollars to help pay winter heating bills.
After two weeks of especially cold temperatures in February caused furnaces to run more often than usual, the cost of that heat may hit customers hard and both Nessel and Consumers want to make sure people know there is funding available to help pay those bills.
People who are struggling with energy bills should call 2-1-1, a free service that connects people with nonprofit agencies in communities across the state.
Other ways to get help include:
Consumers Energy alone has provided $15 million since last fall to help customers pay bills. In all, the company and its charitable foundation have provided more than $21 million to support customers and communities with needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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In celebration of Women's History Month, join us for an informative presentation on Michigan native Harriet Quimby.
A true Renaissance woman, Quimby not only gained fame as America's first woman pilot, she was also a drama critic for "Leslie’s Illustrated Weekly", a motion picture screenwriter and actress, and even a spokesperson for Vin Fiz grape soda.
This program is brought to you by the Historical Society of Michigan. With their help, you can explore the meteoric rise and sudden fall of this little-known American legend.
This program will be done virtually through Zoom.
Registrants will be emailed instructions on how to join the day of the event.
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The city of Sterling Heights is gearing up for our Spring SHINE Day on Saturday, May 1 and will be hosted by First Church of Sterling Heights.
SHINE brings great volunteers together with residents in preparation for the summer season and is a great opportunity for students, family members, organizations and co-workers to get involved with helping out their fellow neighbors!
The citywide cleanup is part of the Sterling Heights Initiative for Neighborhood Excellence (SHINE) program through the Community Relations Department. The SHINE initiative works with schools, churches and residents to provide volunteers for residents who need help with property maintenance because of age, physical disabilities, or financial hardship.
Volunteers will meet around 9:30 a.m. at First Church of Sterling Heights, located at 39400 Dequindre Rd.
Work assignments will not be longer than 3-4 hours. All materials will be provided to volunteers.
If you are not able to volunteer on May 1 but would like to help with the SHINE program, please email and we can set up a time and day that works best for you!
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The Innovate Mound project is not just about building a durable road free of cracks and potholes – the entire design seeks to ease traffic in the area, while creating a more enjoyable and safe driving experience.
“When you get to drive on the new Mound Road, you will instantly see the difference,” said Regine Beauboeuf, project manager and senior vice president of HNTB.
Stop less, drive more
First, all of the traffic signals will be modernized and synchronized to make a smoother drive along the corridor. “When you are driving the right speed limit, you will not be stopped at every major intersection,” Beauboeuf said. “That will help decrease congestion and that will also help to increase safety.”
Another benefit of this feature is that it is good for the environment. The fewer times a car stops and starts on a road, the less gas it uses.
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Portillo’s is bun-believably excited to be bringing Chicago-style hot dogs, famous Italian beef sandwiches, cheese fries and cake shakes to Sterling Heights!
Portillo's is a fun-loving restaurant brand serving unrivaled Chicago street food and their purpose is to create lifelong memories for both their guests and team members.
They are currently looking for top dogs to create an environment where everyone feels safe, welcome and excited.
Positions available for Team Members, Shift Leaders, Cashiers, and much more.
Apply at portillos.com or visit them for an interview at 14425 Lakeside Circle, Sterling Heights. Hours for open interview are Mon-Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sat. from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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Watch last night's council meeting on our SHTV YouTube channel here.
View meeting packet and agenda here.
You can also watch the live meeting via:
- Comcast Channel 5 (Viewing)
- WOW Channel 10 (Viewing)
- AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 (Viewing)
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