Good morning, Southfield.

A housing and resource center for homeless veterans will open in October in Southfield.

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation project, housed in a former hotel, will offer up to 92 single rooms and support services with a grand opening at 11 a.m. Oct. 21 (including job training and medical care).

Neighbor Plates (a new Metro Detroit charity) now helps restaurants and caterers share leftover food with people in need.

President Jeff Lee said his team lets donors scan a QR code on Facebook so extra food reaches hungry community members quickly.

Ford is recalling nearly 420,000 vehicles with seat belt issues that can lead to injury in a crash; Southfield residents with Ford Expedition or Lincoln Navigator models (2018 to 2022) should check their mail for alerts and contact local dealers for free repairs.

A Southfield chef is set to compete on Food Network's new series 100 Cooks where chefs battle for up to $250,000 + Fox 2's Ronia Shamona reported her challenge, highlighting a local flavor in a high-stakes contest.

Twenty-four residents graduated from the Southfield Police Department Citizens Police Academy on Tuesday, June 2 after nine weeks of classes focused on law enforcement operations and community partnership (covering investigations, defensive training and legal matters), officials said.

Priority Waste hired a new CEO on June 1 to address missed trash, recycling, and yard waste pickups reported since Memorial Day, as municipal leaders in Dearborn Heights, Westland, and St. Clair Shores hold the company accountable and review fines and alternative service options.

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.