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City offices and library closed December 24 & 25

Posted: Dec 21

The City of Southfield offices and library will be closed on Monday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 25 in observation of the Christmas holiday. City offices will reopen for business at 8 a....

Show your #SouthfieldSpirit with new merchandise perfect for holiday gift giving

Posted: Dec 18

Are you looking for that unique gift idea for your loved ones this holiday season? Just in time for holiday shopping, the city of Southfield has brand-new merchandise for sale at the Neighb...

Southfield Human Services and Bully’s Tree Service sponsor 3rd annual Winter Hat Giveaway December 21

Posted: Dec 17

Southfield Human Services, in partnership with Carl Smith, owner of Bully’s Tree Service, will give away 2,000 new winter hats, gloves, and socks to residents of Oakland, Wayne and Macomb Count...

City of Southfield offices and library closed November 22 & 23

Posted: Nov 20

The city of Southfield offices and library will be closed on Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23 in observation of the Thanksgiving holiday. City offices will reopen for business at 8...

Burgh Historical Park Tree Lighting Ceremony set for November 27

Posted: Nov 15

The city of Southfield will host a Tree Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday, November 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the Burgh Historical Park, located at 26080 Berg Road on the northeast corner of Civic Center D...

Southfield Police Department launches ‘Operation Safe Kids’ focusing on school bus safety

Posted: Nov 13

The Southfield Police Department is partnering with Southfield Public Schools to launch Operation Safe Kids, a new initiative focusing on school bus safety. Beginning in mid-November, the South...

City offices and library closed Monday, November 12

Posted: Nov 09

The City of Southfield Offices and Library will be closed on Monday, November 12 in observation of Veterans' Day. City offices will reopen for business at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, November 13. ...

Southfield to host Veteran’s Day Ceremony November 9

Posted: Oct 29

The city of Southfield will host the annual Veterans’ Day Ceremony on Friday, November 9 at 11:00 a.m. in Council Chambers, 26000 Evergreen Road. As part of the ceremony, the City is also seeki...

City of Southfield seeking nominations for Greg Kennedy Community Service Award

Posted: Oct 24

The city of Southfield is seeking nominations for the Greg Kennedy Community Service Award to honor members of the community who exemplify the characteristics of the late Greg Kennedy. All nomi...

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Task Force seeks nominations for 2018 MLK Youth Community Service Award

Posted: Oct 22

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Task Force is seeking nominations for the 2018 MLK Youth Community Service Award. The award recognizes youth who exemplify the qualities of the late Dr. Martin L...

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Task Force seeks nominations for 2018 MLK Youth Community Service Award

Posted: Oct 22

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Task Force is seeking nominations for the 2018 MLK Youth Community Service Award. The award recognizes youth who exemplify the qualities of the late Dr. Martin L...

Defensive Driving Tips to Avoid Hitting Deer

Posted: Oct 22

There were 5,583 reported vehicle-deer crashes in Southeast Michigan in 2017, accounting for nearly 4% of all crashes that occurred. The most serious crashes occur when motorists swerve to avoi...

Southfield wins two Keep Michigan Beautiful Awards

Posted: Oct 19

The city of Southfield recently won two Keep Michigan Beautiful Awards sponsored by Keep Michigan Beautiful, Inc. Southfield’s Burgh Historical Park won top honors with a President’s Award, whi...

Volunteers Needed for the Mayor’s Big Rake

Posted: Oct 17

Southfield Mayor Kenson Siver, in partnership with Home Depot, Lowe’s Home Improvement and Great Lakes Ace Hardware of Southfield, will host The Big Rake on November 10, 17 and December 1 from ...

City of Southfield offices and library closed October 8

Posted: Oct 05

The City of Southfield offices and library will be closed on Monday, October 8 in observation of Indigenous Peoples Day. City offices will reopen for business at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, October 9. ...

City of Southfield seeking qualified developers for “EverCentre” property redevelopment

Posted: Oct 03

The city of Southfield has reissued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for qualified developers for the vacant 8.15-acre “EverCentre” property located at the corner of Evergreen Road and Civic ...

Kimmie Horne to donate Jazz Festival proceeds to Ronald McDonald House Charities

Posted: Sep 17

Internationally renowned vocalist Kimmie Horne will present the proceeds from the 3rd annual Kimmie Horne Jazz Festival on Tuesday, September 18 at 1 p.m. to Ronald McDonald House Charities, lo...

Southfield Goodfellows seeking donations for 2018 holiday giving

Posted: Sep 17

The Southfield Goodfellows are seeking monetary donations to purchase food, clothing and gifts for Southfield and Lathrup Village children, families and senior citizens in need. Individual a...

Southfield’s 2018 City Calendar wins ‘Award of Excellence’ in national 3CMA Savvy Awards Competition

Posted: Sep 12

The city of Southfield’s 2018 Annual Report/Calendar won an ‘Award of Excellence’ in the 30th annual Savvy Awards Competition sponsored by the City-County Communications and Marketing Assoc...

Southfield Business & Economic Development Director Rochelle Freeman wins two 2018 MEDA Award

Posted: Sep 07

The city of Southfield’s Business & Economic Development Director, Rochelle Freeman, recently received the 2018 MEDA Medalist of the Year A...

Southfield Commission on Senior Adults to host community conversation on the needs of seniors September 12

Posted: Sep 04

The Southfield Commission on Senior Adults (COSA) will host a community conversation on the needs of senior adults September 12 from 6-8 p.m. in the Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Roa...

City of Southfield offices and library closed Monday, September 3

Posted: Aug 31

The city of Southfield offices and library will be closed on Monday, September 3 in observation of Labor Day. City offices will reopen for business at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, September 4. PLEASE NOT...

46th District Court to celebrate 50th anniversary of Michigan’s district court system on August 21

Posted: Aug 21

The 46th District Court will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the district court system in Michigan on Tuesday, Augus...

City Calendar selected as finalist in national 3CMA Savvy Awards Competition

Posted: Aug 20

The city of Southfield’s 2018 Annual Report/Calendar was selected as a finalist for one of three awards (Savvy, Silver Circle or Award of Excel...

Tonight's Motown Memories concert moved to Southfield Pavilion

Posted: Aug 16

Due to inclement weather, the Motown Memories concert taking place this evening from 7-9 p.m. will be moved to the Southfield Pavilion, 26000 E...