SOUTHFIELD — On Aug. 5, Lawrence Technological University announced its new Healthcare Violence Reduction Center.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County voters will see an Oakland County Parks millage proposal on the ballot this Nov. 5.

SOUTHFIELD — After more than 10 years of operations, the Lois and Milton Zussman Center, operated by Gesher Human Services, has moved to a new facility nearly double the size of the former location.

SOUTHFIELD — Lawrence Technological University said it will use a $1.7 million federal grant to bridge the gap for rural areas’ access to health care.

SOUTHFIELD — On the hot and sunny morning of Aug. 1, officials gathered at Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve, 27225 10 Mile Road, for the park’s grand reopening.

OAKLAND COUNTY — According to a press release from the Michigan Secretary of State’s Office, more than 1.2 million Michigan voters cast early or absentee ballots.

LATHRUP VILLAGE/SOUTHFIELD — Music lovers are in for a treat as Southfield and Lathrup Village each host free music festivals Aug. 9-10.

SOUTHFIELD — Veterinary technician and Southfield resident of 20 years Jeremy Gerhard competed with Maverick, a Pembroke Welsh corgi owned by Sally Slade of Grand Blanc, Michigan, in their fourth international event together at the 2024 World Agility Championship, bringing home a silver medal.

SOUTHFIELD — The City Council unanimously approved a special land use and site plan review request July 15 from the Southfield Parks and Recreation Department to improve Lahser Woods Park by adding a dog park, paths and other enhancements.

OAKLAND COUNTY — On July 16, the city of Southfield sponsored a public demonstration of the latest road safety technology being piloted in Southfield and Oakland County, conducted by P3Mobility and the Road Commission for Oakland County at Lawrence Technological University.

METRO DETROIT — Oil spilled into the Rouge River through a storm drain last month,  sparking conversations about how to keep the waterway clean.

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Police Department welcomed nine new officers to the force of 118 recently.

SOUTHFIELD — For Southfield resident Pam Lippitt and her mother Sally Lippitt, the Ann Arbor Art Fair was one of their favorite places to visit together. Nearly 20 years after Sally's passing, Pam still honors her mom by attending it.

SOUTHFIELD — Residents from Templar Avenue, Maryland Street, Harden Avenue, Pierce Street and Arbor Place addressed the City Council recently regarding basement flooding after a June 20 storm.

SOUTHFIELD — The archives will open at the Southfield Public Library, 26300 Evergreen Road, for Southfield History Day 1-3 p.m. July 13, with a tour of the Southfield History Room.