Good morning, Southfield.

Southfield saw a busy month of new business openings as ribbon-cutting ceremonies were held for Design Menswear on July 12, Labcorp on July 15, Bloom Southfield on July 24, and Fifth Avenue Furniture on Aug.

2—Mayor Ken Siver helped mark the event. City leaders say these openings, alongside ongoing public and private investments, are boosting the business district’s revival.

Library Network warns Southfield patrons that scammers are sending texts claiming a library card has expired or fines are unpaid—messages include a fake link that asks for personal information—so residents should verify any suspicious message using the library’s official website.

Conservation groups are racing to buy nearly 400 acres of undeveloped land in Brownstown Township that is up for auction with a starting bid of $2.5 million—local experts say the property contains rare wetlands and threatened species in the Sibley Prairie ecosystem.

Jack Smiley, president of Michigan Land Conservancy, leads the effort to raise funds before the auction ends.

A statewide air quality advisory remained in effect on Aug.

5 due to Canadian wildfire smoke, and officials said today a shift in winds—expected to clear most of the smoke—could lead to lifting the advisory while advising sensitive groups to limit outdoor time.

Novi Michigan Job Fair

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Radisson Hotel Southfield-Detroit — Register online — Connect with hiring employers and explore new career opportunities.

Senior Expo USA - Southfield / Lathrup Village

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Southfield Pavilion — Free admission — Connect with local organizations supporting seniors and families with valuable resources and information.