Southfield Sun

Published September 18, 2019

Drivers stuck in traffic have options beyond radio

METRO DETROIT — When bumper-to-bumper traffic adds another 20 or 30 minutes to your daily commute, you might need something a little more potent than Billboard’s Top 40 hits.

Published September 18, 2019

Smart tech is taking over the real estate industry

METRO DETROIT — When homebuyers are looking for a new place to settle in, they’re looking beyond the stainless steel appliances that were the centerpiece of homeownership 10 years ago. Today, consumers want to walk into a home already curated with smart technology.

Floyd Galloway listens to witness testimony Sept. 9 in the 47th District Court in Farmington Hills during a pretrial hearing in the case against him for the 2016 disapperance and murder of Farmington Hills resident Danielle Stislicki.

Published September 17, 2019

Judge: ‘Overwhelming evidence’ in Galloway case

FARMINGTON HILLS — The case against Berkley man Floyd Galloway in the 2016 disapperance and murder of Farmington Hills resident Danielle Stislicki has been bound over to Oakland County Circuit Court.

Published September 17, 2019

Day of inclusive family fun planned at Detroit Zoo

The Down Syndrome Guild of Southeast Michigan 2019 Step Up for Down Syndrome Family Fun Day and Buddy Walk will take place from 8 a.m. to noon Sept. 21 at the Detroit Zoo, located at 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak. The event’s goal is to combine family-friendly fun and the concept of inclusion for all.

Published September 17, 2019

Shelter spreads awareness for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

METRO DETROIT — October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and organizations that aid those who are suffering or have suffered unsafe and unhealthy home environments are reaching out to educate more people about the realities of abuse.

While not everyone agrees with the term “no-kill” shelter, as it may be misleading, statistics do show the initative has encouraged shelters to seek alternatives to euthanasia when shelters are at capacity.

Published September 17, 2019

Michigan shelters achieve controversial ‘no-kill’ status

METRO DETROIT — For pets in the state of Michigan, there’s good news.

Published September 17, 2019

Local doctor looks back on nine years of free men’s health screenings

BIRMINGHAM — Dr. Michael Lutz is a urologist. He has, unfortunately, seen lots of cases of prostate cancer in his day.

Published September 17, 2019

Clerks anticipate increase in absentee voting

OAKLAND COUNTY — Last November, residents in Michigan approved Proposition 3, a proposal that — among other new regulations — now allows same-day voter registration and no-reason absentee voting.

Published September 16, 2019

Coulter hires former Ferndale city manager as deputy county executive

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter has hired a familiar face to be one of his deputy county executives.

Published September 16, 2019

MCC observes National Suicide Prevention Month

MACOMB COUNTY —The dozens of pairs of shoes on display at Macomb Community College’s South Campus in Warren the week of Sept. 8 came with a somber story.

Published September 13, 2019

National Guard Bureau proposes beddown at Selfridge

MACOMB COUNTY — Around two dozen residents attended a public meeting regarding a possible beddown involving the 127th Wing at Selfridge Air National Guard Base.

Published September 12, 2019

The Friday 5 — Sept. 13-15

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published September 11, 2019

Pedestrian hit, killed on Telegraph

SOUTHFIELD — An elderly man was struck and killed on Telegraph Road the evening of Sept. 10.

Published September 11, 2019

Detroit Lions fans remain faithful through the years

METRO DETROIT — You can say the Detroit Lions haven’t won a Super Bowl; you can say the Lions haven’t won a division title since 1993; you can even say the Lions have made the playoffs just three times since 2000.

Published September 11, 2019

Continue to adjust dorm décor after moving in

METRO DETROIT — Thousands of students recently took part in move-in days at Oakland University in Rochester Hills Aug. 30 and Sept. 1, and they might want to keep working on their organization, equipment and décor until they have it just right for their needs.