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Southfield
Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Southfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Southfield Police and Fire departments held their fifth annual Guns and Hoses charity hockey game on April 19 at Southfield Ice Arena—raising funds for Friends of the Southfield Police Department. Southfield Sun
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A Hardee’s franchisee filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on April 22 at 9:36 a.m., closing 77 restaurants in nine states — Michigan locations remain open as the filing, citing over $29 million in debt, does not affect local operations. Hometown Life
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Oakland County drivers face longer detours on the Mile Roads due to I-696 closure; local road crews and University of Michigan experts use adaptive signals—improving flow by 30 percent—to ease delays amid rising congestion. WXYZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local health experts advise residents to keep home air allergen-free by closing windows and cleaning regularly to limit pollen indoors, which can cause sneezing and irritation. They recommend using HEPA filters, checking HVAC maintenance (including humidifier filter changes), and consulting an allergist if symptoms persist. Southfield Sun
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ In Kory Woods’ final mock draft for MLive, the Detroit Lions are expected to select Spencer Fano — a 6-foot-6 offensive tackle from Utah — with the 17th overall pick, a move set to add youth and strong pass protection to the team. 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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