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FRIDAY, SEPT. 23, 2022

LATEST CITY NEWS & UPDATES

The Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce will host the annual State of the City Address of Sterling Heights on Friday, Sept. 30 at the Community Center.

Join us and hear the state of Sterling Heights, the status of current projects and upcoming initiatives!

Purchase tickets today! All tickets include a full breakfast.

Sterling Heights Diversity Distinction Awards 2022

The Sterling Heights Ethnic Community Committee hosted their annual Diversity Distinction Awards on Wednesday, Sept. 14 to salute those who go above and beyond to champion diversity in the city of Sterling Heights.

Sterling Heights Fire Department will host the annual Open House on Sunday, Oct. 9 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in honor of Fire Prevention Week!

From playing in the fire trucks to filling up on cider and donuts to interacting with the firefighters, it is about to be the perfect Sunday fun-day!

Where: Station No. 4 (12850 15 Mile Rd)

*Free parking available at Sterling Heights High School.

Mark your calendars! The city of Sterling Heights will be relaunching Velocity on Nov. 15, 2022, from 4 to 7 p.m.

Come to our open house to tour the enhanced space and get details on new and exciting programs we’ve designed to advance the business ecosystem in Macomb County! More details coming soon.

We hope to see you in November and look forward to growing our business community, together.

The Sterling Heights Election Center will officially open on Monday, Oct. 3 to assist you with all your election needs!

From registering to vote, to applying for an absent voter ballot, returning your ballot, or applying to be a precinct worker, we've got you covered!

The Election Center is conveniently located within the Sterling Heights Community Center at 40250 Dodge Park Rd. and is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For additional questions, feel free to email vote@sterling-heights.net.

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National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15 to October 15, to recognize and celebrate the rich histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day, or Día de la Raza, is October 12.

September 2022 is “National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month” in the city of Sterling Heights.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ovarian cancer is the second most common gynecologic cancer in the United States and causes more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. About 1.3 percent of women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer at some point in their life. About 19,880 women will receive a new diagnosis of ovarian cancer this year, and about 12,810 women will die from ovarian cancer this year.

October 13, 2022 is “National Metastatic Breast Cancer Day” in the city of Sterling Heights.

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women in the world, and second leading cause of cancer death among women in the United States. More than one in eight women and one in 833 men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetimes.

Metastatic breast cancer affects all races and socioeconomic classes. October 13 was set aside by unanimous House and Senate resolutions in 2009 establishing this one day in October to recognize and bring awareness to metastatic breast cancer.

The City of Sterling Heights wants to make sure you stay informed on the latest news, info, upcoming events, resources and more! Through various social media channels, email newsletters, Sterling Heights Television, City Magazine, and text alerts, we are continuing to create ways to connect!

Click the "More Info" button below to see all the ways you can stay connected to what is happening in your community!

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Interested in joining our team? The city of Sterling Heights is always looking for top talent to join our exceptional workforce. You can start by searching our current openings within our job portal.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer offering full-time, part-time and seasonal employment and contractual services, offering competitive salary and benefit packages including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Provider, Defined Contribution Pension, Deferred Compensation, Flexible Spending Accounts, paid time off, Compensatory Time, Paid Holidays and much more!