Southfield Sun

Published July 25, 2018

‘We have an opportunity to create something’

SOUTHFIELD — What do you see when you picture the old Northland Center site, 21500 Northwestern Highway? A shopping mall of yesteryear that transports you back to your childhood? Or do you see the future?Read More

Published July 25, 2018

Addiction: A stranglehold on American life

METRO DETROIT — How did America let this happen, and who is to blame?

Published July 24, 2018

Landscaping can improve your home, and perhaps your resale value

METRO DETROIT — Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, especially when it comes to home aesthetics.

Published July 24, 2018

Sick of summer: There are plenty of chances to catch a bug, even after winter

METRO DETROIT — Sunburns and swimmer’s ear are things that doctors would expect to see plenty of in their offices this time of year.

Published July 24, 2018

Local groups pitch in for Adopt-A-Road program

OAKLAND COUNTY — Every year, more than 270 groups and organizations pitch in to do their part to help clean up Oakland County’s roadsides by participating in the Adopt-A-Road program.

Published July 19, 2018

Local agencies team up to host backpack stuffing event

METRO DETROIT — In Oakland County alone, thousands of homeless youths and children will head into fall without school supplies. That’s why local agencies have teamed up to bring those kids what they need.

Published July 18, 2018

New Rhythm and Rhymes festival to debut

SOUTHFIELD/LATHRUP VILLAGE — Outdoor concerts are a summertime staple, and there are plenty to find in the Southfield and Lathrup Village area this year. Starting at 1 p.m.Read More

Published July 18, 2018

Community policing event to address ID theft and more

LATHRUP VILLAGE — In order to better connect with the community, members of the Lathrup Village Police Department are hosting an open house. The Police Department is inviting residents into the community room inside City Hall, 27400 Southfield Road, for the event at 6 p.m. July 25.Read More

Published July 18, 2018

Beach closures prompt questioning of how lakes, sewers are maintained

LANSING — Amid a blistering summer swelter, there has been something affecting Michiganders statewide: the number of park and beach closures as a result of abnormal levels of toxicity.

Published July 17, 2018

Tips try to break cycle of tension between cars, bikes

METRO DETROIT — Nice weather and long days mean that more people will be pushing the pedals on, alongside and across Michigan’s roads. And as a result, safety experts are warning bicyclists and motorists to respect and be mindful of one another.

Published July 17, 2018

Choosing energy-efficient options can lead to a cheaper and cooler summer

METRO DETROIT — As temperatures began to soar last month, with certain days reaching the upper 90s, some residents might be wondering what they can do to combat rising energy costs and stay cool while doing it.

Published July 17, 2018

Don’t be intimidated — dog training can be a walk in the park

METRO DETROIT — When Sara Carson and her dog, Hero, made it to the finale of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” last summer, the nation fell in love with the young dog trainer and her smart-as-a-whip collie, who could do everything from handstands to backflips and even “sword” fight.

Published July 13, 2018

Sunscreen bill signed into law

METRO DETROIT — With a bill that frees schools from liability if they choose to allow students to bring sunscreen to school, state Rep. Kevin Hertel said students will be able to protect themselves on the playground or during sporting events.

Published July 11, 2018

GFL apologizes for messy trash pickup

SOUTHFIELD — Officials from GFL apologized to residents and Southfield City Council members following several complaints about the way the company has been handling waste.Read More

Published July 11, 2018

Behind the Wheel: Custom Mustang honors Tuskegee Airmen

Three years ago, Pontiac resident Eric Palmer was looking for a new convertible for summer cruising, so as a 20-plus-year General Motors Co. employee, he began scoping out Corvettes.

Published July 10, 2018

Two dead in fatal car crash, alcohol believed to be cause

SOUTHFIELD — Two women are dead after riding with an alleged drunken driver who drove into a tree early this morning.

Many expectant parents are choosing a more simplistic look for their new baby’s nursery. Picking out paint colors and the right accessories is usually a fun task for new parents.

Published July 10, 2018

Making room for baby with paint and accessories

METRO DETROIT — For parents-to-be or for moms and dads whose families are expanding, there is so much to do before the baby arrives, and that includes decorating and painting the nursery.

Published July 10, 2018

Sleep: a whole new summer slide to worry about

METRO DETROIT — Getting some decent shut-eye can be a tough job in the summer for folks of all ages.

During a 2014 training exercise, Oakland County Sheriff Marine Division members train on a lake on the Oakland County Sheriff Dive Team boat.

Published July 9, 2018

Drowning prevention is more than learning to swim

OAKLAND COUNTY — The first part of education is learning about what drowning is.

Published July 9, 2018

State tax filers can now support WWII vets memorial

LANSING — By simply checking a box and attaching a form, state taxpayers can now support an ongoing effort to build a permanent memorial honoring Michigan’s more than 620,000 people who served at home and abroad during World War II.