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SOUTHFIELD – Following on the heels of the hugely successful Detroit Institute of Arts outdoor art exhibit in Southfield, the City Council is reviving a public art commission.

“The purpose of this is to get art out into the community,” said council President Ken Siver, who presented an outline of the commission’s structure to fellow council members at a recent meeting.

Southfield has made past forays into the art world in the ‘80s, with an outdoor art sculpture display in the Civic Center’s pavilion area…

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The Friends Book Cellar offers gently used books, magazines, DVDs, CDs and much more for incredibly low prices. All of the proceeds benefit the Southfield Public Library.

The sale is open Wednesday, January 2 (1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.); Thursday, January 3 (10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) and Saturday, January 5 (10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

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Gastronomy, a modern American bistro located in the City Centre’s Baker Tilly building, was recognized by the Detroit Free Press as one of Metro Detroit’s best new restaurants. Food Critic Sylvia Rector writes:

When you can’t stand to see one more comfort-grub menu, head to Gastronomy in Southfield, where executive chef Adam Hightower successfully bridges the chasm between approachable American bistro cuisine and contemporary fine dining. Hightower’s beautiful presentations on oversized serving pieces are calculated to wow the eye. But what you’ll remember most are the flavor combinations of dishes like the seared scallop trio, each piece paired with a different sauce or purée to be eaten in order, mildest to boldest. Try the steak-and-eggs starter, which won’t look like what you expect — but that’s the idea. 

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SOUTHFIELD – City officials see Southfield’s Municipal Complex as a “canvas” of sorts, and health is at the center of that blank canvas, council members explained during a recent meeting.

A proposed sidewalk loop for recreational activities, which would encompass the lawn, leads the way in promoting healthy activity on municipal grounds.

“Parks and Recreation has had a plan, pretty much on the books for 20 years, of doing a circular loop in the front lawn,” City Planner Terry Croad explained to council during the Dec. 3 meeting. “I thought it was a great idea for many reasons. As you know, we’re trying to make the City Centre District more pedestrian-friendly and also put life on the street.”

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Nine alumni of Lawrence Technological University have been inducted into the College of Engineering Hall of Fame in recognition of their outstanding contributions to their profession and the world.

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Lawrence Technological University (LTU) has signed an agreement to allow students from Terra State Community College in Fremont, Ohio, to transfer up to 64 credits toward completion of a bachelor of science degree in robotics engineering.

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From the Detroit Free Press
by  Alisa Priddle

Iron cast foundries may evoke visions of Charles Dickens’ novels, but a Michigan supplier has taken bankrupt assets and forged a 21st-Century business model and strategy of aggressive growth.

The company is Grede Holdings, and it was formed in 2010 with the merged assets of three companies: Grede Foundries, Blackhawk Foundry and Citation. read more

Exciting changes are underway in the Southfield City Centre, and a number of pedestrian improvements have been completed in 2012. These amenities will go a long way toward achieving the city’s vision of creating and maintaining a vibrant 24/7 pedestrian friendly mixed-use environment in the area. read more

The city of Southfield was recognized for its work to foster entrepreneurial growth and economic development for a fifth consecutive year in a study by researchers at iLabs, University of Michigan-Dearborn’s Center for Innovation Research. Southfield was honored as a “Five-Star Community” along with 26 other communities across the State. An additional 26 other communities were recognized as “Four-Star Communities.” read more