Southfield Sun

Published October 22, 2021

Two local friends learn they are both in need of a kidney transplant

OAKLAND COUNTY — For years, Royal Oak resident Mallory Milavec has been helping raise money for the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan.

Published October 22, 2021

Grocery stores, food pantries feel impact of supply chain crisis

METRO DETROIT — We’ve seen it before — empty store shelves, purchase limits and skyrocketing prices — and, unfortunately, experts say these things aren’t going anywhere soon.

Published October 20, 2021

Lathrup Village voters to decide council, proposal

In the general election Nov. 2, voters in Lathrup Village will decide City Council races for different terms, as well as a proposal regarding the timing for budget presentation and adoption. Following are profiles of the candidates.Read More

Published October 14, 2021

Motor City Comic Con to make grand return Oct. 15-17

OAKLAND COUNTY — The biggest comic and pop culture convention in Michigan will be returning to the tri-county area this weekend.

Published October 14, 2021

Southfield Police give tips to parents, kids on stranger danger

SOUTHFIELD — After almost two years of pandemic living, people are slowly finding themselves getting back out in the world.

Published October 13, 2021

Coming in from the cold

METRO DETROIT — It’s tough to let go of the plants that you’ve grown to know and love over Michigan’s sweet summer months, and you don’t always have to.

Published October 13, 2021

Smaller apple crops can’t hinder the fun at local orchards, cider mills

METRO DETROIT — Fall has officially arrived, and the cooler weather is drawing many local families to apple orchards and cider mills for some outdoor entertainment.

Published October 13, 2021

Voters to decide mayor, clerk, council

SOTUTHFIELD — In the Southfield Sun’s coverage area, voters will decide the next mayor, clerk and council.

Published October 13, 2021

Southfield response team helps victims of domestic violence

SOUTHFIELD — In early 2020, Southfield Police Chief Elvin Barren unveiled a plan called the “Community Harms — Directed Policing Model.” It was a new approach to policing in Southfield, with a focus on quality-of-life issues.

Residents lined up outside the Novi Fire Station Oct. 7 for a drive-thru vaccine clinic, hosted by Oakland County Health Division.

Published October 8, 2021

Third shot’s the charm

Oakland County’s health director explains who should get another dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and when

Published October 8, 2021

Detroit-area companies join first class of Apple’s Impact Accelerator

SOUTHFIELD — A Southfield company is among 15 nationwide chosen for the first class of Apple’s Impact Accelerator — a program aimed at helping minority-owned businesses that are committed to green technology and clean energy.

Cars zip through the intersection of 12 Mile and Telegraph roads.

Published October 8, 2021

Report claims Southfield has rudest drivers in Michigan

SOUTHFIELD — Insurify, an online insurance comparison site, recently released its 2021 report on the U.S. cities with the rudest drivers, by state. In Michigan, that city was listed as Southfield.

Published October 7, 2021

Southfield approves resolution on regional deer management plan

SOUTHFIELD — The city of Southfield has had an issue with deer for some time, but a management plan with other Oakland County communities hopes to change that.

The Sanctuary, located in Royal Oak, offers a three-week residential program, outpatient counseling and trauma-informed care to youth and families in crisis. It is part of Common Ground, a nonprofit organization that is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

Published October 7, 2021

Common Ground celebrates 50 years

OAKLAND COUNTY — As Common Ground celebrates its first 50 years and looks forward to the next, it hopes to raise funds for a behavioral health urgent care center to address the increasing demand from people facing stress, addiction and other emotional well-being issues.

Published October 7, 2021

Hands-on lab sets out to engage Oakland students

OAKLAND COUNTY — This week, as you’re sitting down to read this article, sixth graders in the West Bloomfield Schools District are experiencing the latest innovations in science, technology, engineering and math first hand.

Published October 6, 2021

A deeper look at our wider waistlines

METRO DETROIT — Social distancing may keep us from contracting COVID-19, but it could also make many of us more likely to succumb to a different national public health crisis: obesity.

Published October 6, 2021

Like the weather, fall has slightly cooled housing market

METRO DETROIT — Bidding wars, appraisal guarantees, cash-only offers.

Published October 6, 2021

Behind the Wheel: Studebaker returns home

STERLING HEIGHTS — Bryan Smith never thought he’d see his 1954 Studebaker again.

Published October 5, 2021

After gunfire hits daycare facility, police arrest two suspects

SOUTHFIELD — Two men were arrested on charges related to a Sept. 20 shooting where bullets were fired into a daycare facility.

Published September 28, 2021

No tricks, all treats: Halloween events in 2021

METRO DETROIT — The Halloween activities are piling up like raked leaves on a crisp fall day. Here's a smattering from the C & G coverage area for October and beyond.