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RCP PRESENTS ‘KNOCK THE BALL LOOSE’ SEE 4A JANUARY 23, 2025 • Vol. 22, No. 2
Eastbound I-696 to close between I-75 and Lahser for 2 years BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com
Southfield and Farmington Hills schedule events in recognition of MLK BY KATHRYN PENTIUK
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SOUTHFIELD/FARMINGTON HILLS — On Jan. 20, marchers braved the cold to walk one mile from Hope United Methodist Church, 26275 Northwestern Highway, to the Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road, for the 40th annual “Peace Walk” in Southfield, honoring the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. The walk was followed by a program, with remarks from Fumi Johns Stewart of May Peace Prevail
On Earth International, who was slated to bring 130 flags for marchers to carry and place in the Southfield Pavillion. The MLK Task Force also held the MLK Youth Service Awards on Jan. 14 to honor youth for their community service, and was set to hold a food giveaway, in collaboration with Forgotten Harvest, a nonprofit that assists families facing food insecurity, on Jan. 17. Every year since 1986, on the third Monday of January, the city of Southfield has attracted crowds to See MLK on page 16A
ABOVE: Southfield marchers braved the cold to walk from Hope United Methodist Church to the Southfield Pavilion Jan. 20 for the 40th Annual MLK Peace Walk. For more photos, visit candgnews.com. Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
OAKLAND COUNTY — On March 1, the third and final phase of the “Restore the Reuther” project will commence, as eastbound and westbound Interstate 696 between Lahser Road and Interstate 75 will be rebuilt in 2025-2026. In 2027, I-696 between I-75 and Dequindre Road will see improvements such as the rebuilding of the roadway, bridge work and drainage structures. Additionally, 60 bridges will be repaired, including the rebuilding of the Church Street Plaza bridge that contains Victoria Park. During that construction, a walkway detour will be available. The project is expected to be completed by fall 2027. Diane Cross, spokesperson for the Michigan Department of Transportation, clarified that westbound traffic will be maintained while eastbound and westbound I-696 will be rebuilt between Lahser Road and I-75. “We’re reconstructing all of the freeway, but one year we will reconstruct the eastbound side and one year the westbound See ROAD CLOSURE on page 7A
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