Good morning, Southfield.

On April 12 at 4:40 a.m., Southfield police stopped an armed carjacking on 12 Mile Road when masked suspects held a 20-year-old DoorDash driver at gunpoint and stole his Dodge Charger after a high-speed chase reaching 125 mph, and they arrested a 17-year-old and an 18-year-old— with the older suspect facing a $250,000 bail.

Ignacio Ruiz-Saldias, a Chilean national, was convicted in Oakland County for his role in a series of home invasions and he will be sentenced on June 16—he faces up to 20 years for running a criminal enterprise and additional penalties on three counts of conspiracy to commit home invasion.

A report released Tuesday by the Citizens Utility Board finds that Michigan customers of DTE Energy, Consumers Energy and SEMCO will see natural gas bills more than double by 2050 as the companies invest $57.6 billion to upgrade and expand infrastructure — a move that may hinder efforts to meet state emissions goals.

Local experts from Friends of the Rouge and English Gardens advised residents on proper tree planting techniques after Arbor Day on April 25th to boost water quality and provide shade in urban areas.

They stressed planting native species like red maple + Eastern redbud at the correct depth while avoiding underground utility lines.

Southfield Planning Department will host the session Your Voice, Your City, Your Future on sustainability on May 10 from 1-3 p.m. at the Parks and Recreation Building, Room 221—residents will share ideas from earlier sessions to help shape a new sustainability action plan.

Mothers Day Mini Retreat | Glow Before the Roses

Spots are limited for this intimate experience. Treat yourself—or someone you love—to a day of joy, beauty, and renewal. Because she deserves it. You deserve it.

Mothers Day Mini Retreat | Glow Before the Roses

Spots are limited for this intimate experience. Treat yourself—or someone you love—to a day of joy, beauty, and renewal. Because she deserves it. You deserve it.

Mother's Day Jazz & Comedy Extravaganza

6-9 p.m. — Radisson Hotel Southfield-Detroit — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening filled with smooth jazz and laughter in celebration of Mother's Day.

2025 Entrepreneurs Forum: Innovation

9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. — Lawrence Technological University — Cost info not provided — Connect with entrepreneurs and innovators while exploring the role of technology in business growth.

Mariah the Scientist's Smooth Slow Jams Night

9 PM – 2 AM — Hideaway — Paid venue parking — Come vibe with Mariah the Scientist for an ultimate R&B experience with smooth slow jams.

Detroit Michigan Veterans Career Expo

9 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Radisson Hotel Southfield-Detroit — Free entry — Connect with employers and explore career opportunities tailored for veterans and job seekers.

The Mix & Mingle Tour 2025

8 p.m. — Punchline Comedy Lounge — Minimum two-item purchase required — Enjoy a night of laughter with Sheryl Underwood, Kyle Erby, and Mike Washington.