Southfield Sun

Published December 28, 2018

Bringing in 2019 in Southfield, Lathrup Village

SOUTHFIELD/LATHRUP VILLAGE — As 2018 drew to a close, residents looked back on the highs and lows of the last year.
From trash to public art, there was a lot to talk about in Southfield and Lathrup Village last year.

Published December 28, 2018

Running groups offer events, support

METRO DETROIT — William Hill doesn’t just make small talk. What began as a throwaway conversation for the Farmington resident with his neighbor became a transformative idea that has changed the lives of many people in the Farmington area and beyond.

Published December 28, 2018

Pantone names ‘Living Coral’ 2019 color of the year

METRO DETROIT — Pantone recently announced living coral, a warm salmon hue with a golden undertone, as its 2019 Color of the Year.

Published December 28, 2018

Learning to cook can save money, trim waistlines

METRO DETROIT — Shelly Kemp, the executive director of the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce, likes to lend her hand in the kitchen at Mirepoix Cooking School in Holiday Market.

Published December 28, 2018

Realtors report 2018 was a seller’s market

METRO DETROIT — Real estate professionals are saying 2018 strongly leaned toward being a seller’s market in southeast Michigan, but they added that this could begin to shift in 2019.

Published December 27, 2018

New parks and training facilities, roadwork top 2019 wish list

OAKLAND COUNTY — From Pleasant Ridge to Holly, Hazel Park to Farmington Hills, 2018 was a good year for Oakland County, officials said. For many at the helm of the county’s various departments, the new year will be largely about staying the course: keep up the economic growth, the safe communities and impeccable public services.

Published December 21, 2018

Search continues for Southfield teen missing since 2017

SOUTHFIELD — The search continues for a teen who went missing last year. According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, police are still looking for 18-year-old Rabia Foxworth, of Southfield.

Published December 21, 2018

PuppetArt finds new home on Telegraph

SOUTHFIELD — After 19 years In the Motor City, PuppetArt Theatre has decided to call the Center of it All home. The group recently moved into office space at 24293 Telegraph Road. According to founder Igor Gozman, the nonprofit group got “squeezed out” of downtown Detroit.

Published December 21, 2018

Lawyer group works to return stolen Holocaust art

SOUTHFIELD — It’s been 80 years since the genocide of 6 million Jews, but there’s still plenty of work to be done to return property that was stolen during that time. A group of Michigan lawyers is helping rightful heirs recover some of the thousands of pieces of art stolen by the Nazis during the Holocaust through a new program called the Holocaust Art Recovery Initiative.

Published December 18, 2018

Condominiums geared toward seniors in talks for Lahser

SOUTHFIELD — If approved by the Southfield City Council, a new condominium complex could be popping up in the city soon.

Published December 18, 2018

Hospital makes spirits bright through annual holiday party

SOUTHFIELD — Pediatric patients got a dose of holiday cheer Dec. 13 during the Beaumont Center for Children’s Rehabilitation’s annual holiday party.

Published December 18, 2018

Southfield Police launch holiday impaired driving crackdown

SOUTHFIELD — Whether eggnog or mulled wine is your drink of choice this holiday season, the Southfield Police Department is asking residents to make sober driving arrangements before their seasonal sipping.

Published December 18, 2018

Air quality ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups,’ MDEQ warns

METRO DETROIT — Did you notice, last week, when the weather app on your phone warned that the air quality in metro Detroit was poor, and maybe even dangerous for at-risk groups? You weren’t alone. The air quality in many areas of southeastern Michigan has been rated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as “unhealthy for sensitive groups” periodically since late November.

Published December 18, 2018

Oakland County holiday displays mapped out online

OAKLAND COUNTY — Holiday light displays can be works of art, don’t you think? No matter how big or small, elegant or whimsical, bright and colorful, or subtle and chic, each family’s light show is an expression of spirit, and the wire and bulbs are their medium.

Published December 17, 2018

Ring in the new year with size and style

METRO DETROIT — New Year’s Eve is a special kind of holiday. Following the hustle and bustle of a month mostly dedicated to Christmas, the final day of the year can sometimes be an afterthought. But those who are hosting parties can benefit by upgrading electronics and configuring decorations.

Published December 17, 2018

Metro Detroiters share experiences with working on holidays

METRO DETROIT — There’s no place like home for the holidays — with family gatherings, stories of yesteryear and delicious meals. But for some, it’s another day at the office, whether that office is in a squad car, inside an emergency room or behind a snowplow.

Published December 13, 2018

The Friday 5 — Dec. 14-16

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published December 12, 2018

Tamarack Creek slated for restoration project

SOUTHFIELD — A portion of the Rouge River in Southfield recently received a grant that will help to improve water quality and its surrounding habitat.

Published December 12, 2018

Dealership asks for socks, warm clothes for veterans

ROCHESTER HILLS — The holidays are a time for giving, and the staff at Rochester Hills Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram are announcing their effort to pick up some clothing items for homeless veterans.

Published December 12, 2018

Health scare prompts retirement for Lathrup Village councilman, former mayor

LATHRUP VILLAGE — Frank Brock, a longtime mayor and councilman, is ready to relax with his family after over 20 years of commitment to the city of Lathrup Village.