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Forum to inform community of synthetic drug dangers BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com
SOUTHFIELD — The Dangers of Synthetic Drugs community forum July 23
at the Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road, aims to raise awareness and share resources related to the issues around synthetic drugs. According to JustThinkTwice.gov,
“synthetic drugs, also referred to as designer or club drugs, are chemically-created in a lab to mimic another drug such as marijuana, cocaine or morphine. The resulting designer drugs typically have a new different effect on
the brain or behavior. Because these drugs are created in illegal labs, their ingredients and strength are almost impossible to know.” Some examples of synthetic drugs inSee DRUG FORUM on page 7A
Southfield, Oak Park celebrate partnership, infrastructure improvements BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com
SOUTHFIELD — The city of Southfield recently celebrated two major infrastructure and beautification projects. At a ribbon cutting held June 25, representatives from both Southfield and Oak Park gathered to celebrate the restoration of Foster Winter Drive and the first phase of the Greenfield Road Beautification Initiative. The project on Foster Winter Drive, which was completed in the summer of 2024, involved the full reconstruction of the roadway between Nine Mile and Greenfield roads. During construction, the road was resurfaced to eliminate potholes and improve drivability.
Representatives from Oak Park and Southfield gather Wednesday, June 25, to celebrate two infrastructure projects happening between the two cities. Photo by Brian Wells
See INFRASTRUCTURE on page 11A
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