Community News

MDHHS Pilots Program To Help More Families With Weatherization

Lansing, MI - More low-income Michigan families will be able to now take advantage of a program that provides free home weatherization to reduce energy costs by an average of $283 per year.

Oakland County School Mask Requirements To End Feb 28

Pontiac, MI - Oakland County Health Division will lift its requirement to wear masks in schools and daycares on Feb. 28 when it rescinds emergency order 2021-1, which obligated educational institutions to require students, teachers, and staff to wear a face covering in order to slow the transmission of COVID-19.

Detroit Plow Contractors Report Completion Of Residential Streets

Detroit, MI - City contractors are reporting that all 1884 miles of neighborhood residential streets they are responsible for have been plowed. The Department of Public Works (DPW) also continues plowing and salting 673 miles of major thoroughfares.

Macomb County Tree And Plant Sale Returns

Mt. Clemens, MI - Green Macomb and the Blue Water Conservation District have announced the return of their annual tree and plant sale, an opportunity for the public to purchase young trees, fruit trees, flowering shrubs, wildflower seed and other fruits and vegetables at reasonable prices.

Detroiters Asked To Keep Cars Off Streets During Snow Emergency

Detroit, MI - As the City of Detroit prepares for 12-16 inches of snow by Friday morning, the Department of Public Works (DPW) is preparing to plow and salt 673 miles of major thoroughfares, as well as coordinate with contractors to plow all 1884 miles of neighborhood residential streets. The public is asked to remove all parked cars from city streets beginning Feb. 2 at midnight to prepare for neighborhood snow plowing.

MDARD Announces Grant Opportunities For County Fairs

Lansing, MI - The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has announced the 2022 competitive grant cycle for the state’s county fairs to make building and other capital improvements to their fairground facilities.

Registration Open For 32nd Macomb County Walk For Warmth

Clinton Twp., MI - Registration is now open for Macomb Community Action’s 32nd annual Walk for Warmth 2022 (W4W2022), a self-paced 5k event that supports low-income Macomb County residents in need during the winter months.

Oakland Co To Invest $1M For Development Of Attainable Housing

Pontiac, MI - ​Oakland County is supporting the development of affordable rental housing in the community. The Neighborhood & Housing Development Division will award up to $1 million in total gap funding for new construction, acquisition, rehabilitation, or preservation of affordable rental housing with a focus on access to supportive services and sustainability such as walkability to jobs, groceries, transportation, and more.

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