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Saturday, January 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Southfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of January.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Starting Monday, tolls for cars at the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel will rise from $8.25 to $9, while the Ambassador Bridge already increased from $9 to $10 last Thursday—officials say the change meets rising costs and inflation. The Detroit News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Michigan Social Security recipients will get January checks on Jan. 14 for birthdays 1st-10th, on Jan. 21 for 11th-20th, and on Jan. 28 for 21st-31st, with early benefits paid today (for recipients who began before May 1997). A 2.8% COLA took effect on Dec. 31, boosting benefits by $56 on average. Hometown Life
- ➤ New changes in Michigan's food assist program require SNAP recipients to work, train, or volunteer for 80 hours per month starting soon. Some areas like Detroit and Eastpointe are exempt — residents in our community should call the local MDHHS office if they need help. CBS News Detroit
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Experts from McLaren Health and Henry Ford Health noted a surge in gym memberships and fad diets as residents kick off their New Year's resolutions; they advise 150 minutes of exercise per week + a balanced diet to stay healthy + avoid quick fixes. CBS News Detroit
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.
~ Heraclitus
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