Good morning, Sterling Heights.

General Dynamics Land Systems held a ribbon-cutting at its Sterling Heights headquarters — located on Mound Road — on Wednesday morning to mark the completion of a $35 million renovation that expands collaborative workspaces for nearly 2,000 employees.

Gov. Whitmer and local officials attended the event, noting the update supports growth in Michigan’s defense industry.

General Dynamics Land Systems held a ribbon cutting Wednesday for a $35M expansion at its Sterling Heights headquarters — the project will support higher level U.S. Army classified work and boost local defense and auto sector partnerships with backing from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel.

Local orthopedic surgeon Dr. Radomir Dimovski warns that heavy backpacks can cause back, neck and shoulder pain and affect balance, and he recommends keeping loads to 10-15% of a child's weight (placing heavier items closest to the spine).