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Friday, October 31st, 2025
Good morning, Southfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local food pantries are preparing for a surge when SNAP benefits pause after Nov 1 — some face panic with rising requests while others remain ready with supplies. Many groups are urging food and money donations to help families facing hunger. Hometown Life
- ➤ In September, the Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Southfield said it would close next month due to funding issues but changed its plans after working with the Phoenix Project. The nonprofit, which has served nearly 300 people since 1961, will keep and expand its free services for those who do not get state aid — a move that many say is vital for local residents. CBS News Detroit
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hunter House Hamburgers, which has served customers since 1952, will move a mile down Woodward Avenue — to a former KFC location as its long-time white building becomes empty after 72 years, owner Kelly William Cobb said. FOX 2 Detroit
- ➤ On October 30, CEO Eric Poe of CURE Auto Insurance appeared on Michigan Matters to discuss fair auto insurance pricing, stating that Detroit drivers pay about $1,600 a year while competitors may charge up to $5,600 and noting his company does not use credit scores for rate decisions. The show also featured updates on legislative changes in Lansing, the new Ralph C. Wilson Centennial Park, and recovery efforts at the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy—details that could influence future insurance costs. CBS News Detroit
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Michigan's Double Up Food Bucks program has temporarily expanded its rules for SNAP clients by allowing Michigan Bridge Card holders to spend remaining benefits with an unlimited match — now including frozen fruits and vegetables—until December 31, as this step comes ahead of a federal budget stalemate that will pause new benefits starting Nov. 1. CBS News Detroit
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Italian parsley from Pacific International Marketing is recalled in Michigan and several other states over possible salmonella contamination after a sample on Oct 6th tested positive—no illnesses were reported. Affected products include cases of 30 and 60 bunches and 24-count bags with a shelf life until Oct 10th and should be discarded or returned. FOX 2 Detroit
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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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