Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of May.
Good morning, Southfield.
🎭 Culture
Metro Detroit author Jon David discussed his series (The Morgalla Chronicles) featuring a misunderstood demon heroine in an interview released yesterday at 3:24 p.m. His conversation gives local readers insight into his creative work.
Actress Selma Blair, who celebrated her Michigan roots with a Selma Blair Day in Southfield on May 16, spoke at Motor City Comic Con in Novi this weekend and shared memories of local places and her ongoing battle with MS (a reminder of her lasting strength).
🎓 Education
Teacher and author Alex D hosted a chat with Sydnee & Alexander D where he spoke about his favorite authors, upcoming events, and what it is like to teach.
The conversation offered local residents a close look at his literary passion.
🏛️ Government
Today, crews in Southfield and Oak Park begin closing Greenfield Road over I-696 at 7 a.m. for bridge work expected to last about two months (detours are provided via the service drive and turnaround bridges).
🏈 Sports
Right-handed reliever Will Vest returned from the injured list Sunday at Comerica Park, replacing Ty Madden (who suffered a forearm contusion after a line drive hit him Friday).
The Tigers expect Madden to resume play soon.
The Pistons switched their starting lineup in Game 6 when coach Bickerstaff subbed Daniss Jenkins (replacing Duncan Robinson due to a back injury) as the team prepares for a decisive Game 7 against the Cavaliers.
The Pistons dropped 125-94 to the Cavaliers at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday night and are out of the NBA playoffs, while Donovan Mitchell scored 26 and Cleveland now prepares to face the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals.
Red Wings forward Lucas Raymond scored the game-winning goal and added two assists as Sweden beat Denmark 6-2 at the World Championship in Fribourg on Sunday.
The win improved Sweden's record to 1-1 while Denmark fell to 0-2.
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