Southfield Sun

Published July 31, 2021

Nonprofit honors pair of Southfield residents

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield-based literacy nonprofit Beyond Basics recently honored two Southfield residents at its annual Coming Together for the Children spring event at the Detroit Athletic Club June 23.

Published July 30, 2021

Southfield, Lathrup team up for Bike Safety Rodeo

SOUTHFIELD — As in-person events continue to return, the city of Southfield has teamed up with the city of Lathrup Village, the Lathrup Police Department, the Optimist Club of Southfield-Lathrup Village, Hope United Methodist Church, 411 Therapy and the Road Masters Vette Club to sponsor a Bike Safety Rodeo 9 a.m.-noon July 31 at Hope United Methodist Church.

Published July 30, 2021

Oakland County’s Adopt-a-Road program returns after COVID cancellation

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Road Commission for Oakland County’s Adopt-a-Road program has returned this year, after a COVID-19-relted hiatus, and is seeking additional volunteers to sign up for its fall cleanup dates, Sept. 25-Oct. 3.

A free robotics technician training program offered at Oakland Community College has helped some local residents find jobs.

Published July 29, 2021

Partnership leads to free robotics training, jobs for Oakland County residents

OAKLAND COUNTY — Since 2017, some local residents have been given what could be described as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity via a partnership between Oakland County Michigan Works!, Oakland Community College and the Workforce Intelligence Network for Southeast Michigan.

Published July 29, 2021

Simple Recycling program returns to Oakland County

OAKLAND COUNTY — One of the more popular programs in southern Oakland County has recently returned after a long pause due to COVID-19.

Published July 28, 2021

A lemonade stand can be a hit with a little planning

METRO DETROIT — Anna Mullen always wanted to have a lemonade stand. This summer, she finally did it.

Published July 28, 2021

Public skate parks carve out huge space in recreation market

METRO DETROIT — When most of us think of the standard amenities at our local municipal park, we see images of basketball courts, walking trails and swing sets. The old favorites.

Published July 28, 2021

JVS Human Services to hold virtual home buying education seminar

SOUTHFIELD — Making a large purchase such as a house or car can be scary for a first-time buyer.

Published July 28, 2021

Product developed by Wayne State professor touted to be safer for marine life

METRO DETROIT — After spending weeks and months in the water, the bottom of a boat can become a slimy mess, as algae and other marine organisms coat the hull.

Published July 27, 2021

Berkley, Pleasant Ridge to see contested races in November

OAKLAND COUNTY — The deadline to file for the November election passed at 4 p.m. July 20, and the candidates for local offices who will appear on ballots have been set.

Families around the country are getting a helping hand through the federal government’s child tax credit program.

Published July 23, 2021

Child tax credit payments start going out to families

METRO DETROIT — COVID-19 brought with it a variety of problems for everyone, with parents of young children being some of the most drastically affected.

Published July 23, 2021

Remediation efforts underway in wake of I-75 tanker fire

TROY — A fuel tanker that caught fire and closed down a portion of Interstate 75 between Crooks and Rochester roads the afternoon of July 12 now has local, county and state agencies working to remediate the site, repair the damage and clean up any environmental impacts left behind.

Published July 17, 2021

Berkley to mirror federal law, increase age to purchase tobacco products to 21

OAKLAND COUNTY — In an update to comply with federal law, the city of Berkley is moving to restrict the purchasing of cigarettes and other tobacco products for people under the age of 21.

Individuals living with dementia recently had the opportunity to return to the Dorothy and Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Program for the first time in more than a year. Staff member Shirley Crockett, left, and Jackie McKnight helped plant flowers.

Published July 17, 2021

Program for individuals with dementia returns after being closed for over a year

SOUTHFIELD/WEST BLOOMFIELD — Local residents living with dementia were welcomed back to the Dorothy and Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Program June 3 after the program was closed for over a year.

A new community garden is coming to Lathrup Village that allows residents to rent out plant boxes and learn how to garden. The grand opening is set for 6 p.m. July 26.

Published July 17, 2021

Lathrup Village set to open Community Garden

LATHRUP VILLAGE — The past year has kept people from interacting with others face to face, and Lathrup Village is looking to change that while teaching people about gardening.

Published July 16, 2021

Road repairs on tap in Lathrup Village

LATHRUP VILLAGE — The Lathrup Village roads that residents travel daily are getting a bit of an upgrade.

Diane Powell, center, poses for a photo with Tyler Bobbit, left, and Krys Phillips, right, both from Detroit. Since 2013, Powell has been working to help find jobs for teens in the area.

Published July 15, 2021

Local groups work to employ teens

OAKLAND COUNTY — In May, Oakland County Michigan Works! launched its Oakland NEXT Summer Young Professionals program. The purpose of the program was to connect teens and young adults ages 16-24 with internships, paid work experiences and other no-cost services to help launch their careers.