Good morning, Southfield.

Several restaurants in the Hometown Life area are offering Thanksgiving meals for dine-in and takeout on November 27—options range from traditional turkey dinners to non-traditional fare like steak and salmon, with prices starting in the mid-$30s.

Due to high demand, establishments like Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse and Compari's on the Park recommend securing reservations as they expect a large turnout.

In 2024, Michigan had over 56,000 deer crashes with November reporting 10,017 collisions as deer were more active during mating season—Kent county led with 2,097 incidents while Oakland county ranked among the top 10 according to state data.

The Archdiocese of Detroit is launching a two-year process to restructure its parishes as church membership fell from over 1.5 million to about 900,000 — the changes will include closing, merging, and keeping selected churches.

Catholics can share feedback during listening sessions planned at each parish in spring 2026 — every community will be part of the review.

Motorists in Michigan saw gas prices fall 9 cents from last week to $3.02 per gallon for regular unleaded—AAA credited lower fuel demand and falling gasoline stocks with the drop—and they now pay about $45 for a 15-gallon tank.

AAA warned that if these trends continue, prices could drop further.

The Michigan Department of Transportation has blocked several I-696 ramps for the second phase of its Restore the Reuther project.

Drivers must now use alternate routes as ramps (Couzens Avenue, Bermuda/Hilton Road, Coolidge Highway, Greenfield Road, and Evergreen Road) remain closed until late 2026.

Local plumber Todd Wall from Todd Wall Plumbing in Madison Heights advises homeowners to remove hoses, shut crawl space vents, and let faucets drip to prevent frozen pipes and costly repairs—DTE’s Jose Gonclaves notes that tuning home systems and improving insulation can further reduce heating costs.

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.

Michigan Veterans Career Fair

9 AM – 3 PM — Radisson Hotel Southfield-Detroit — Free admission — Connect with hiring employers in the Detroit area and explore job opportunities across various industries.