Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of June.
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🌲 Environment
DTE Energy advises Southfield residents to set thermostats to 78 degrees or higher when away to save energy as temperatures near the 90s this weekend—each degree raised can cut energy costs by 1% to 3%.
The U.S. Department of Energy also suggests monthly AC filter changes and keeping outdoor units clear for airflow—steps that help maintain comfortable indoors and control humidity.
Metro Detroit skies, including Southfield, have been covered by a summer haze that may be from wildfire smoke or nearby factories and may hurt breathing.
Professor Mozhgon Rajaee said that when air quality index numbers rise above 150—this poses health risks—and residents should check local air quality reports and limit outdoor time.
🏛️ Government
A $4.3 million resurfacing project on Orchard Lake Road (from Interstate 696 to 13 Mile Road) in Farmington Hills will begin Monday, June 23 and keep the road open with traffic reduced to one lane in each direction.
Crews will update the surface with new asphalt, improved curbs and gutters and add a dual left turn lane to ease congestion, with work expected to finish by fall.
🏥 Health
Today, an Extreme Heat Watch went into effect across metro Detroit with heat indices expected to hit the upper 90s and rise above 100 on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
Cooling centers—located in Detroit and nearby counties—have extended hours to help residents find relief from the rising heat.
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Michigan Jazz Festival
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