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Southfield
Sunday, April 19th, 2026
Good morning, Southfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mark Watts, founder of Boys 2 Men youth mentoring, is launching a program to guide local teens and prevent takeovers (report by Jamie Sherrod) in Southfield. FOX 2 Detroit
- ➤ Renaissance City Chargers supports local youth as teen takeovers challenge the community; founder Guye Goodlow said the organization is rolling out programs to empower young people. FOX 2 Detroit
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ken Jennings said he would be excited if Jamie Ding wins a 75th game (breaking his 74-game record) as Ding’s 26-game streak continues and attracts attention in Metro Detroit. The Detroit News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Many Michiganders experience pending review statuses on their tax refunds; while 90% are processed within 4–6 weeks, 10% face delays due to errors, identity checks, or complex filings (including changes under the new tax law). Experts advise filing electronically and checking refund status online. Click on Detroit
- ➤ Heavy rains have raised water levels at Stiff's Mill Pond, causing flooding near local homes and concerns about the 1840 dam. Local officials approved a $36,000 study and will hold a dam safety meeting at 5 p.m. May 13 at Village Hall + answers on next steps are expected. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tarik Skubal struck out 10 in six innings as Detroit's Tigers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Saturday, Apr. 18, ending a nine-game road losing streak — the team's longest such stretch since 2010. Kerry Carpenter added a solo home run while rookie Kevin McGonigle contributed an RBI single. CBS News Detroit
- ➤ Tom Gores tried to expand his sports interests by bidding on the MLB Padres, but the team will be sold to Jose E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones for a record $3.9 billion. Gores, who owns the Pistons, now looks to keep investing in Detroit sports. MLive
- ➤ The Stanley Cup playoffs start today and the Detroit Red Wings are out for a tenth season, leaving a spotlight on five former players whose strong performances with different teams could impact the postseason. The report covers key names including Gostisbehere, Lyon, and Mantha with notable stats from recent seasons. MLive
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Michigan Job Fair
12-5 p.m. — Radisson Hotel Southfield-Detroit — Free admission — Connect with over 50 local employers actively hiring for diverse job opportunities.
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Entrepreneur Forum: Leveraging AI for Business Growth
9 a.m.–1 p.m. — Lawrence Technological University — Registration required — Engage with industry experts to explore how AI tools can transform your business strategies.
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In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.
~ Thomas Jefferson
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