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Sterling Heights, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Sterling Heights! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Sterling Heights’ new crypto ATM rules aim to stop scams
  • How Sterling Heights’ sluggish growth compares to booming Detroit and other suburbs
  • See how Sterling Heights Stevenson fared in regional tennis showdowns

Also on today's calendar: Stress Free and Healthy Living with Inner Engineering and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the boss deny a raise to the can of paint? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Some clouds, then sunshine, with a high of 68 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Saturday: Some sun with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 75, low: 60.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bitcoin machines face new fraud regulations as US cities tighten oversight (eciks.org) — Sterling Heights has rolled out strict new rules for Bitcoin and other crypto ATMs as part of a nationwide crackdown on scams that heavily target seniors. The regulations, in effect since March 31, 2026, aim to curb fraud by tightening licensing, adding warnings, and coordinating with broader state and federal efforts. Residents who use or see these kiosks around town can expect clearer alerts and potentially fewer machines.
   

• Detroit fuels Michigan population gain. See new Census numbers for your town (bridgemi.com) — New Census estimates show Sterling Heights added just 143 residents from 2024 to 2025, continuing a modest population decline since 2020 even as Michigan overall gained about 28,000 people. Detroit’s strong growth and new housing construction are helping drive the state’s turnaround, while many rural counties and several inner-ring suburbs continue to lose residents.
   

• Top-ranked Seaholm Maples win D2 regional, continue title defense (theoaklandpress.com) — Sterling Heights Stevenson girls tennis earned a point at a tough Division 1 regional where Troy claimed the team title, helping determine who advances to the state finals. The story highlights Seaholm’s dominant Division 2 win plus several other regional champions across metro Detroit. Local fans can see how Stevenson stacked up and which area teams are still chasing state titles.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Please settle debate.
    Are you expected to tip tree service, lawn mowing service or fertilizing companies? (Nextdoor Fox Hill/Ryan Rd)
  • AtWork Group posted a job opening for Forklift Operator- 1st Shift in Sterling Heights. Apply here.
  • Ford Motor Company posted a job opening for Team Manager-Production in Sterling Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sterling Heights here.

🗞 Nearby News

Utica

  • Judge halts up to $1.5 million in state funds for upgrades at UWM Field (macombdaily.com)
  • Traffic restrictions planned for Hall Road (M-59) over M-53 for rest of May (macombdaily.com)
  • De La Salle upsets Catholic Central; Lutheran North blanks Gabriel Richard; Clintondale rolls by Eastpointe (macombdaily.com)

Fraser

  • Macomb County launches critical repair project on damaged sewer line (macombdaily.com)

Warren

  • Work Started on the Building Once Iconic Nightclub in Warren (wcsx.com)

Ok Sterling Heights! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he didn't apply himself. (Thank you Rita S. for sending it in!)
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