Skip to main content

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Sterling Heights

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

🌱 When Young Thug’s YSL tour lands in Sterling Heights this fall

Sterling Heights, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Sterling Heights! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • When Young Thug’s YSL tour lands in Sterling Heights this fall
  • How will Stevenson’s coaching shakeup change Friday nights in Sterling Heights?
  • How could nearby data center crackdowns affect Sterling Heights’ power and environment?

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 99 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Partly sunny; hot, less humid, temps: high: 92, low: 68.
  • Friday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Young Thug Announces YSL Tour (pitchfork.com subscription) — Young Thug’s YSL New Generation Tour is scheduled to hit Sterling Heights on September 8 at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill, bringing a full roster of YSL artists. This marks his first full tour since 2019, with dates across the U.S. and Europe, giving local hip-hop fans a rare chance to see the crew live close to home.
   

• Tracking every metro Detroit high school football coaching change (freep.com subscription) — Sterling Heights football fans will see a new era at Stevenson as the school swaps head coaches with Macomb L’Anse Creuse North and Warren Cousino in a three-way shuffle. The article tracks dozens of metro Detroit high school coaching changes ahead of the 2026 season, highlighting how sideline moves could reshape local rivalries this fall.
   

• Data center news: Warren weighs data center moratorium after storm exposes grid strain (planetdetroit.org) — Sterling Heights is mentioned alongside Warren, Lansing, and other Michigan communities as local governments consider or adopt restrictions on energy-hungry data centers after recent grid strains. For residents, this signals that nearby cities are rethinking how AI and crypto infrastructure affects power reliability, noise, and the environment, even as national debates and moratoriums grow.
   


📸 Around Sterling Heights

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!


🗓 Upcoming Events in Sterling Heights

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

Featured events

Want to see your event featured? Click here!


Other local events
    Thursday July 16
  • Destination Storytime
    Sterling Heights Public Library Library - 40255 Dodge Park Road Sterling Heights MI 48313
    10:30 am
  • Makers Gonna Make!
    Sterling Heights Public Library Library - 40255 Dodge Park Road Sterling Heights MI 48313
    2:00 pm
  • Authors & Artists Sale
    Sterling Heights Public Library Library - 40255 Dodge Park Road Sterling Heights MI 48313
    3:00 pm
  • Dodge Park Thursdays
    Sterling Heights, MI Calendar, 40620 Utica Road, Sterling Heights
    3:00 pm
  • Friday July 17
  • Murder Mystery
    Sterling Heights, MI Calendar, 40255 Dodge Park Road, Sterling Heights
    6:00 pm
  • Saturday July 18
  • Adult Scavenger Hunt
    Sterling Heights Public Library Library - 40255 Dodge Park Road Sterling Heights MI 48313
    8:30 am
  • Board Gaming Meet-up
    Sterling Heights Public Library Library > Programming Center - 40255 Dodge Park Road Sterling Hei
    10:00 am

📣 Sterling Heights Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!


🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday July 15
  • Little Listeners
    North Macomb Branch Library North Branch - Creative/Story Room
    11:00 am
  • Thursday July 16
  • Storytime at The Reptarium
    LegaSea Aquarium & The Reptarium, 45550 Van Dyke Ave, Utica
    10:30 am
  • Happy Hour with Utica Shelby Kiwanis
    Kiwanis Club Tap and Barrel, 50055 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township, Michigan, 48317
    5:00 pm
  • Family Yoga
    North Macomb Branch Library North Branch - Creative/Story Room
    6:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.


 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Sterling Heights PatchAM possible:

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.


💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello neighbors!
    Looking to have my gutters cleaned. The company I was going with has to cancel. Please share any recommendations! Thanks in advance! (Nextdoor Kipling/Ryan)
  • Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Sterling Heights, Michigan in Sterling Heights. Apply here.
  • Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Sterling Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sterling Heights here.

🗞 Nearby News

Utica

  • Utica to receive $3.73 million for water main replacement projects (candgnews.com)
  • Macomb County legislators land funding for so-called pork projects (macombdaily.com)
  • Climbing the charts: Eisenhower grad David Kedrow earns USBPL All-Star Game MVP for Eastside Diamond Hoppers as he continues to excel (macombdaily.com)

Fraser

  • 80-year-old opens restaurant in Fraser, hopes community will support her dream (wxyz.com)

Warren

  • Warren homeless shelter closes after funding runs out, CEO blames lack of city support (clickondetroit.com)
  • Letetrs to the Editor: Let's put public safety first in Warren (macombdaily.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: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.


Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Support These Local Businesses

+ Get My Business Found

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Sterling Heights

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Sterling Heights

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.