Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of August.
Good morning, Southfield.
🏘️ Community
Lafayette Coney Island was named best for coney dogs in Metro Detroit after local diners cast over 163,000 votes; winners were revealed starting Monday, Aug.
10.
🎭 Culture
Hilary Duff will perform at Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston this Saturday at 7 p.m. ET as part of her Lucky Me Tour.
Ticket prices (starting at $99.05) are available through various vendors and may change.
🎓 Education
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Detroit hosted Metro Detroit Youth Day on Tuesday at Belle Isle.
Families enjoyed tech activities, games, free food + live music and a talent competition while exploring future career options.
Experts say families should start new routines by adjusting sleep schedules, shopping for school supplies, and practicing morning habits as school nears + local children get ready for class.
Parents can set up homework areas at home to ease the back-to-school transition.
🌲 Environment
The Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight and early morning on Aug.
13, offering up to 100 meteors per hour for Southfield skywatchers who find clear views in dark areas away from city lights. NASA notes the new moon (boosting sky clarity) improves viewing conditions for this celestial display.
A partial solar eclipse is visible today in parts of the Midwest with Detroit (2.98% obstructed from 1:03 to 2:08 p.m. EDT) and Flint (3.37% obstructed from 12:59 p.m. to 2:07 p.m. EDT) among affected areas.
Residents must use eclipse glasses to watch safely.
🏈 Sports
Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown said his team is more motivated for the 2026 season and discussed his charity work and career goals during his FOX 2 interview on Tuesday, Aug.
11.
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