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Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
Good morning, Southfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents in neighboring townships questioned the planning process for the Bloomfield Hollows event center—expected to host 700 to 1,000 guests daily with near-round-the-clock alcohol—after a Feb. 16 meeting raised concerns about child safety on the proposed 30-acre site north of Square Lake. Click on Detroit
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Communities across Michigan will celebrate Lunar New Year on Tuesday, Feb. 17, marking the Year of the Horse with family-friendly events held across the state; Southfield residents can expect local cultural celebrations that mirror these festive statewide activities. Hometown Life
- ➤ Today, Metro Detroit celebrates Fat Tuesday with paczki, the traditional Polish treat evolving with unique flavors from local bakeries and distilleries; residents should pre-order as supplies are limited (some vendors also offer non-edible keepsakes) with options from classic prune to inventive strawberry jalapeño. CBS News Detroit
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA reported that Michigan gas prices dropped to $2.98 per gallon yesterday, easing costs for drivers. Metro Detroit's average price is $2.99 so a full 15-gallon tank costs about $44, with prices ranging from $2.50 to $3.07 per gallon in various areas. The Detroit News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy issued an air quality advisory Feb. 16 for Southeast Michigan counties (including Wayne) due to thawing snow releasing particulate matter that put sensitive groups at risk until winds increased Monday. The Detroit News
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ The Michigan Department of Treasury and IRS offer online tools for residents to check the status of their 2025 tax refunds. Residents who filed electronically may see refunds within 21 days while paper returns or errors might delay processing. Hometown Life
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