Good morning, Southfield.

Michigan residents have three upcoming long weekends this summer as Juneteenth runs from June 19-21, Fourth of July gives a break from Friday, July 3 to Sunday, July 5, and Labor Day falls on Monday, Sept.

7 (many offices and retailers will close in observance).

Priority Waste appointed new CEO Aaron Johnson on Monday, June 1 after its acquisition by TPG.

He succeeded Todd Stamper and will focus on strengthening operations — improving service for roughly 1.1 million metro Detroit households.

Since June 1, Consumers Energy set on-peak rates at 24.5 cents per kilowatt-hour from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., and DTE now charges 24 cents from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Experts advise running major appliances off-peak (to help lessen rising bills).

Gas prices statewide have dropped 27 cents to an average of $4.38 for regular unleaded fuel, according to AAA; rates in metro Detroit fell 25 cents to $4.39 a gallon as drivers face volatile pricing ahead of the busy summer travel season (Flint offers the lowest prices).

Drivers on I-696 and Woodward Ave face ramp closures for the Restore the Reuther project starting Monday after 9 a.m.; the westbound I-696 ramp to Woodward will close until mid-August and the Woodward ramp to I-696 will shut on June 4 after 9 a.m. (both are scheduled to reopen mid-August).

The westbound I-696 exit to Woodward Avenue closed Monday + the ramp from the freeway is set to close Thursday as part of the final phase of the I-696 rebuild project in Oakland County.

Former sports director Brad Galli launched his own show on social media, offering longer interviews and behind-the-scenes sports coverage after leaving WXYZ.

His new platform started yesterday and will bring fans closer to the local action.

Cocktail Candle Making Class

2-4 p.m. — Salt + Ko — Check event page for pricing — Design your own unique cocktail-inspired candle.

Brisket Masterclass with Moe Cason

11 AM - 12 PM — Great Lakes Culinary Center — Hands-on experience — Learn the secrets of smoking perfect brisket from BBQ legend Moe Cason.

4th Annual CUBS4LIFE Hall of Fame Gala

1-7 p.m. — Carpe Diem Banquet Hall — Fundraiser — Celebrate the 2026 Hall of Fame Class and connect with fellow alumni while supporting youth initiatives.