Good morning, Sterling Heights.

Sterling Heights will host Festa Italiana at Freedom Hill County Park from July 18 to July 20 with national and local music, a Sunday morning Mass, family fun and contests including Italian Queen and Italian Idol competitions.

The festival opens at 6 p.m. Friday with a fireworks show at 10 p.m.—parking costs $10 per day.

Three southeast Michigan beaches were closed due to high bacteria levels from storm water runoff and unknown sources while Veterans Memorial Park Beach had a contamination advisory—warning residents who planned lake outings for Fourth of July weekend to check official safety guidelines.

Sterling Heights appointed Andrew Satterfield as the new chief of police effective July 14.

Satterfield, (formerly with Troy Police Department) has 27 years of experience in law enforcement and will replace former chief Dale Dwojakowski, city manager Mark Vanderpool said.

Macomb County health officials announced that they found West Nile virus in a mosquito sample gathered this summer—no human cases have been reported yet.

They advise residents to use insect repellent and remove standing water to reduce mosquito bites.

Primus in Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill — Ticket prices vary — Experience the funky sounds of Primus alongside Ty Segall in an unforgettable night of music.

Summer Unity Tour: LIVE and Collective Soul

6-7:30 p.m. — Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre — Tickets available — Experience an unforgettable night with rock legends Collective Soul and +LIVE+ along with special guests Our Lady Peace and Greylin James Rue.

Michigan Founders Fund: Founders First Fridays: August

10 AM - 12 PM — Velocity — Free entry — Network with fellow founders and entrepreneurs in a casual setting to share challenges and resources.

Slightly Stoopid - Step Into The Sun Tour 2025

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill — Cost info not specified — Catch Slightly Stoopid with special guests Iration and Little Stranger on their summer tour.