Southfield Sun

Published October 23, 2019

Photo sharing to be part of Lathrup Village master plan process

LATHRUP VILLAGE — If you have a vision for the village, city officials are ready to listen.

Published October 23, 2019

Southfield City Clerk hearing set for November

SOUTHFIELD/OAK PARK — After several delays and a venue change, Southfield City Clerk Sherikia Hawkins is on the books for a pre-exam conference next month.

Published October 23, 2019

Southfield police nab masked attempted armed robbery suspect

SOUTHFIELD — A man who allegedly attempted to rob a store wearing a Halloween mask is in custody, police said.

Published October 23, 2019

Southfield, Lathrup Village voters to decide City Council, bond issue

In the Southfield Sun’s coverage area, voters will decide a City Council race and two ballot proposals Nov. 5. Following are profiles the candidates submitted to the Southfield Sun. Candidates were asked, in 75 words or fewer, to state their top goals if elected. If a candidate went over the word limit, (…) replaces the rest of the answer. (I) indicates that the candidate is an incumbent. The answers are printed verbatim.

Published October 23, 2019

Day of the Dead comes alive through color and celebration

METRO DETROIT — Hope, sadness, love and loss. Those are among the feelings that come up when viewing a Day of the Dead ofrenda that paints a picture of a loved one who has died.

Published October 23, 2019

Cook up a kitchen renovation

METRO DETROIT — After years of daily use and food preparation, a home’s kitchen can start to look like stale leftovers. But when it’s time to cook up something new, professional renovators are dishing out some design tips based on common sense and the latest trends.

Published October 23, 2019

Dueling banjos and some ukulele music

METRO DETROIT — In 2016, singer and ukulele player Grace VanderWaal, 12, was the winner in season 11 of NBC’s competition show “America’s Got Talent.”

Published October 17, 2019

The Friday 5 — Oct. 18-20

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published October 16, 2019

Behind the Wheel: Reunited and it feels so good

In 1971, Mike Karagozian, of Sylvan Lake, bought a 1972 Honda CB450 — his first motorcycle.

Ahron Wayne, of Two Blue Tech, displays his 3D scanner made from recycled BluRay players Oct. 4 at an open house at the Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University.

Published October 16, 2019

Southfield, LTU team up to create Centrepolis Accelerator

SOUTHFIELD — If you have an idea, the Southfield City Centre can help you make it happen.

The cemetery next to Southfield Reformed Presbyterian Church, 26550 Evergreen Road, will be the first stop on the first-ever Ghost Walks Oct. 22.

Published October 16, 2019

Southfield to host ghost walks

SOUTHFIELD — The spooky season is in full swing, and to celebrate, Southfield is hosting its first-ever Ghost Walks.

Published October 16, 2019

Elementary robotics programs inspire students to build a better future

METRO DETROIT — With the number of high-paying jobs in science, technology, engineering and math fields growing by the day, many schools and businesses across the nation are providing more opportunities for students to engage in robotics, building STEM skills at an earlier age than ever before.

Published October 16, 2019

Today’s menu: tech with a side of chitchat

METRO DETROIT — Now in her senior year at Lutheran North Christian High School in Macomb Township, Emma Schulz, 17, started showing up to school a few minutes earlier than normal this fall.

Published October 16, 2019

Proper lawn care will leave grass greener when winter ends

METRO DETROIT — Whether the grass is truly greener on the other side is a debatable question for the ages, but experts say there are things you can do to make sure your grass is healthier on the other side of winter.

Published October 10, 2019

The Friday 5 — Oct. 11-13

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published October 9, 2019

Southfield Police, fire officials kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month

SOUTHFIELD — To show their support for the women and men battling breast cancer, members of the Southfield Police and Fire departments hosted an event to boost awareness of the disease throughout October.

Published October 9, 2019

Strip club patrons report robbers with assault rifles in Southfield

SOUTHFIELD — Local law enforcement officials are looking into two similar armed robberies that occurred recently.

Published October 9, 2019

Furry friends receive drive-through blessings

SOUTHFIELD — Tacos and hamburgers aren’t the only things you can get at a drive-through anymore.

Published October 9, 2019

Clerk case moved to Oak Park

SOUTHFIELD — A judge ruled recently that the state’s case against Southfield City Clerk Sherikia Hawkins will be moved to the 45th District Court in Oak Park.

Published October 9, 2019

Metro Detroit sites conjure tales of ghosts, ESP and the unexplained

METRO DETROIT — Whether you believe in the paranormal or not, there are several places in metro Detroit that have alleged hauntings, including The Whitney in Detroit, Stagecrafters in Royal Oak and the Trowbridge Road Bridge in Bloomfield Hills.