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Southfield
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Southfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Federal officials are considering suspending the gas tax to help lower fuel prices amid the Iran conflict; on Monday, May 11, Michigan residents paid an average of $4.72 per gallon (a rate higher than the national average), a measure that could soon affect Southfield drivers. Hometown Life
- ➤ Gas prices in Michigan dropped 14 cents to $4.73 per gallon for regular unleaded on Monday, May 11, but AAA noted that drivers in metro Detroit still paid $4.83 per gallon, leading to about $71 for a 15-gallon fill (regional refinery issues could keep prices volatile). The Detroit News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Graduation celebrations across metro Detroit have become expensive, with rising costs for senior photos, announcements, and event venues. Experts urge families to plan ahead and save by preparing food at home—emphasizing that affordable celebrations still honor graduates. WXYZ
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Local expert Lawrence Kajy (CEO of Kajy Law Firm) offers nine practical tips to help Metro Detroit drivers lower car insurance costs by reviewing policies, comparing quotes, raising deductibles wisely, and asking about available discounts while warning against cutting coverage. Click on Detroit
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crews in Auburn Hills are repairing a water main that broke Sunday at River Woods Park, which forced boil water advisories and restrictions for Orion Township and Lake Orion. Residents are advised to plan for at least 14 days without water (GLWA) as repairs continue. Fox 2 Detroit
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Robertson Brothers will redevelop the Sarah Fisher site by building 76 condos + 4 homes on the 31.5-acre property while preserving the chapel in a $45M project set to begin soon. The Detroit News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Pistons had a halftime lead at Rocket Arena on Monday, May 11 but lost momentum after the Cavaliers built a 22-0 run. Donovan Mitchell scored 39 points to tie the series, and Game 5 moves to Detroit on Wednesday. MLive
- ➤ Tigers ace Tarik Skubal underwent an innovative noninvasive procedure on May 6 to remove a bone chip from his left elbow & his agent said he may start light throwing within a week to speed up his return to the mound. MLive
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