Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Southfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Southfield tenant faces eviction from her Carlyle Tower apartment—where a roach infestation has persisted despite pest control efforts—after failing to pay rent into escrow and missing her court date, with management saying she will vacate the unit in two days. Fox 2 Detroit
- ➤ Southfield community leaders gather for a day of peace as they observe Code 22 by wearing white and showing good intentions—this initiative marks the 22nd day of each month for unity. FOX 2 Detroit
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ WXYZ-TV announced its bigger and brighter 'Light up the Season' special for 2025 that will air live from Detroit on Friday, November 21 at 7 p.m. — The special will feature the lighting of the Christmas tree and expanded festivities across metro Detroit, connecting communities from Downtown to Downriver and Oakland to Macomb. WXYZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Michigan Central has announced a partnership with Grand Valley State University to help prepare skilled talent in mobility, advanced manufacturing and robotics by connecting students, faculty and adult learners with startup networks and employers. Youth programs will launch early in 2026 as the alliance links academic learning with hands-on industry experience. WXYZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The federal government shutdown is causing air travel delays at major airports as staffing issues at the FAA slow operations—passengers at Detroit Metro and other local airports are advised to check flight status online. Hometown Life
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today, hundreds of toys arrived at Children's Hospital of Michigan through a community-wide donation by Cornerstone Community Financial Credit Union — assisted by Two Men and a Truck — to bring joy and calm to children fighting cancer. The child life team will use the toys to help ease anxiety during treatment. WXYZ
- ➤ Michigan's new state budget will limit Medicaid coverage for weight loss drugs to people with morbid obesity only after other treatments have been tried—coverage for GLP-1 drugs for diabetes remains unchanged. The policy will go into effect on January 1 and beneficiaries will be notified before the changes take place. CBS News Detroit
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2025 Entrepreneurs & Small Biz Conference: Collaboration
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Lawrence Technological University — Registration fees apply — Engage with top business minds and explore collaboration to enhance your entrepreneurial journey.
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International Gem & Jewelry Show Southfield
10 a.m.-6 p.m. — Southfield Pavilion — $6-$8 admission — Explore a vast marketplace of jewelry and gemstones directly from wholesalers and manufacturers.
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Kupkakes & Champagne Celebration
2-7 p.m. — 24400 Northwestern Hwy — Refunds available — Celebrate KP’s Boss Day with sweet treats, bubbly drinks, and networking opportunities.
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Oakland County Veterans Resource Fair
9 AM – 12 PM — Costick Activities Center — Free entry — Access a wealth of resources for veterans and their families, including food, health services, and job support.
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Michigan Career Summit and Job Fair
9 AM – 3 PM — Radisson Hotel Southfield-Detroit — Free admission — Connect with leading employers and gain valuable career insights at this dynamic hiring event.
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