Good morning, Southfield.

Vista Maria, a residential safe haven for court-referred girls aged 11 to 18, is making changes after reports of aggressive behavior and building issues—spending $450,000 on remodeling and adopting a team-based approach to staff training.

The center now trains its staff in verbal de-escalation and human trafficking prevention to better support the youths.

A police chase that began Wednesday night near 13 Mile and Southfield Road over a suspected drug deal ended in a crash in Detroit — injuring five people and prompting police to find narcotics in a stolen vehicle.

Southfield Public Schools announced that graduating senior Marry Kassa was awarded a $4.7M full-ride scholarship and committed to attend Yale where she will major in computer science.

She also received the Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship (a $40,000 award with a guaranteed internship) which underscores her academic excellence.

The Michigan State House passed a bill joining the National Nurse Licensure Compact — allowing out-of-state nurses to work in Michigan without additional licensure — though the measure must still become law before hospitals can use the new rule.

Wildfire smoke from Canada is expected to affect Michigan's air quality all summer, so Southfield residents can check the MiAir Quality Index dashboard, AirNow, or AccuWeather for current conditions.

The Michigan Health and Human Services Department will issue alerts and safety tips — residents are advised to plan indoor activities or use proper filters to protect their health.

Michigan Retail Job Fair

9 AM – 3 PM — Radisson Hotel Southfield-Detroit — Free entry — Explore diverse job opportunities with top employers at this Michigan career event.

Michigan Career Fair for Law Enforcement and Emergency Services

11:00 AM – 6:30 PM — Radisson Hotel Southfield-Detroit — Free for job seekers — Discover career opportunities in public safety with on-the-spot hiring and networking.

Virtual Tour of Senior Living Options

9 AM - 7 PM — The Park at Trowbridge — Free entry — Explore top-rated senior living communities and their exceptional dining and activities.