Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of December.
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🏘️ Community
On Dec. 20, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Sigma Delta Lambda Chapter and Meijer will host the annual How the Alphas Gave Christmas initiative at 28800 Telegraph Road.
The chapter will distribute $5,000 in gift cards on a first-come basis from 7 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.
Wrapped in Love, a program by the National Council of Jewish Women, supplies local children with warm fleece blankets and marks its 20th year in Southfield.
Volunteers make about 600 blankets every Monday from 10 a.m. to noon at their office (26400 Lahser Road, Suite 306) and welcome new helpers.
📰 Economy
AAA projects record holiday travel as 8.03 million domestic flights are expected from Dec.
20 to Jan. 1, with minor winter weather possibly causing delays at nearby Detroit Metro Airport for Southfield travelers. Check flight statuses online (via each airport's website) for the latest updates.
🏈 Sports
Tarik Skubal, the Tigers left-handed pitcher, confirmed on Instagram Thursday morning he will pitch for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
He earned back-to-back AL Cy Young awards in 2025 and is the first Tigers player named to join Team USA.
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