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Homebuyer Education Classes, Required for Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) Loan Program, Now Available for Free at Gesher Human Services

Lindsey Jenn November 6, 2026 0 Homeownership , Michigan Photo by Kindel Media In-person classes to be held in Southfield, virtual options available to all Michiganders; housing market in Michigan favorable to buyers. Gesher Human Services , one of the largest human service agencies in metro Detroit, is offering Homebuyer Education Classes twice a month through the end of January. While the four-hour classes typically cost $50 for a family, this season the fees are being waived, to remove one extra barrier to families getting into a home that they can own. Such classes are a requirement for the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA), Down Payment Assistance Program which provides $7,500-10,000 loans to families with limited incomes hoping to purchase a home. A report by Patch in October suggested the Michigan housing market is showing signs of shifting toward buyers, giving buyers more negotiating power than sellers. Experts believe this is because there are fewer buyers than normal because some have been priced out of the market, and others are worried because of economic uncertainty. The in-person classes will be held at Gesher’s headquarters in Southfield (29699 Southfield Road ) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; afternoon classes are

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Mid-Michigan powerline project narrows route options, begins state application process

A proposed 55-mile power line stretching across three Mid-Michigan counties is moving closer to state review, with residents getting another opportunity to weigh in on where the transmission line could be built. ITC Michigan filed a construction plan Wednesday, Nov. 4, with the Michigan Public Service Commission for its Oneida-Sabine...

Livingston County, MI · 1d
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Howell man ordered to stand trial on charges related to alleged threats against judge

HOWELL, Mich. (News 10) - A Howell man has been ordered to stand trial on charges related to alleged threats against a circuit court judge, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced. Kyle Fawaz, 31, was bound over Tuesday, Nov. 3, to the 44th Circuit Court in Livingston County. He was...

Howell, MI · 1d
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Henry Ford Health invests $15M into Jackson, Wayne counties

A new $15 million investment is aiming at expanding housing opportunities and supporting small businesses in Jackson and Detroit.

Jackson, MI · 2d

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Michigan Rivalry Day: Tailgate Essentials, Party Food, and a “Piss Off”

Michigan and Michigan State fans can disagree about almost anything. Today, though, we can probably agree on two things: nobody wants an empty snack table, and somebody is going to forget the serving tongs. Whether you're heading down from Flint to Ann Arbor or claiming your favorite spot on the...

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RCOC PREPARING FOR SNOW BY REVIEWING WINTER OPERATIONS WITH STAFF, HIRING WORKERS TO AUGMENT STAFF

The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) is in the process of reviewing its winter operations with its truck drivers, and mechanics are preparing its winter-maintenance equipment including trucks and plows in anticipation of the inevitable arrival of winter weather. Again this winter season, RCOC is also hiring additional full-time,...

Beverly Hills, MI · 2d

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Traffic Signal Installation Underway At Dexter-Pinckney & Island Lake Road

Traffic signal installation is underway at a busy intersection in Webster Township. A contractor working on behalf of the Washtenaw County Road Commission is performing work related to the traffic signal installation at the intersection of Dexter-Pinckney Road and Island Lake Road. Lane closures are not anticipated; however, shoulders at...

Washtenaw County, MI · 2d

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Belleville council discusses railroad crossing closures

Editor’s note: The Belleville DPW updated the schedule after this article went to print. This online version contains the latest information about the dates of the closures. The Belleville City Council discussed upcoming railroad crossing closures following an announcement from Department of Public Works Director Nathan Johnson at its regular meeting on Nov. 2.

Belleville, MI · 2d

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Washtenaw County preparing to replace Yousef Rabhi on County Commission

Washtenaw County is beginning the process to replace Ann Arbor Mayor-Elect Yousef Rabhi on the Board of Commissioners. Rabhi will officially resign at 11:59 a.m. on Dec. 1, just prior to taking office. Applications to take over his 8th District seat will be collected from Dec. 1-8. Anyone interested must...

Washtenaw County, MI · 2d

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A Bitter 27-Vote Political Mutiny, Detroit’s $2.2B Skyline Reckoning, and Michigan’s Impossible UConn Takeover: Detroit’s Week In Review

Detroit’s transformation took major strides on both grassroots and skyline levels. A massive community benefits agreement unlocked the $2.2 billion Renaissance Center transformation, while an extraordinary 27-vote mayoral race in Highland Park heads to a formal recount, Wayne County voters fund vital cultural museums, and Michigan women’s basketball pulls off an incredible national shocker.

Detroit, MI · 1d

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Ann Arbor uses $180,000 budget to repair city’s aging emergency sirens

The City of Ann Arbor is investing resources to repair and maintain its aging emergency sirens. This is a reversal of a City Council decision earlier in the year to decommission them. Sydney Parmenter is Ann Arbor’s Emergency Manager. She says the city set a $180,000 budget to ensure 13...

Ann Arbor, MI · 19h

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Synagogue protester calls new Ann Arbor law an attack on free speech, others applaud it

ANN ARBOR, MI — A new law in Ann Arbor explicitly prohibits disturbing the peace at places of worship or criminally interfering with access to them. City Council voted 9-0 Thursday, Nov. 5, to give final approval to the ordinance after 23 years of weekly Saturday protests outside the Beth Israel synagogue on Washtenaw Avenue.

Ann Arbor, MI · 1d

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Metro Detroit Weekend Road Construction For Nov 6 - 9, 2026

Lansing, MI - MDOT has announced the November 6 through November 9, 2026 planned weekend and upcoming construction (I, M, US roads) locations. Please excuse this late posting as MDOT's issuing of the press release was not in time for our Friday publication. Multiple work crews may be involved in...

Metro Detroit, MI · 1d

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Democrat Jan Maino to represent Jackson in state House after flipping district

Michigan Democrats have won back the state House this week and will have a majority in the chamber not seen in years. One of the party members who flipped a district is Jan Maino. She beat two-term incumbent Republican Kathy Schmaltz in the 46th House District, representing parts of Jackson and Washtenaw counties.

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Justice Department reviews election monitor conduct in Michigan

The Michigan Secretary of State confirmed that monitors in Flint and Dearborn questioned poll workers about their training and requested copies of training materials.

Michigan · 2d

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Pontiac voters approve $75M road bond; construction could begin next spring

PONTIAC, Mich. — After Pontiac voters overwhelmingly approved a $75 million bond proposal to improve the city’s roads and road facilities, city leaders say residents could begin seeing construction as soon as next spring. The proposal passed with more than 70% support, clearing the way for the city...

Pontiac, MI · 3d

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INTERACTIVE: Michigan's Midterm Blue Wave Reshapes Metro Detroit's Political Map

Democrats flipped precincts in Oakland and Macomb counties that Republicans had held for years — explore what drove the shift in your corner of Metro Detroit.

Oakland County, MI · 2d

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The Washtenaw Weekly: El-Sayed in Ypsi, new A2 mayor, Dingell on Dem wins and more

Patrick Dunn: Welcome to The Washtenaw Weekly, a new podcast from 89.1 WEMU. I'm your host, Patrick Dunn. Every Friday, we'll bring you the top five stories from the past week of WEMU's reporting on Washtenaw County. From Ann Arbor to Ypsilanti and beyond, we've got you covered on the community news you need to know. The midterm elections dominated the news this week, of course, with Democrats racking up big wins nationwide. Washtenaw County voters turned out in record numbers for a midterm election, with almost 72% of registered voters casting a ballot. One of the most closely followed races across the country was the battle for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat. Abdul El-Sayed defeated Mike Rogers for that seat in Tuesday's election. But first, he made one of his final campaign stops at Eastern Michigan University's Student Center in Ypsilanti on Monday. U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren introduced El-Sayed, who spoke to a fired-up capacity crowd.

Washtenaw County, MI · 1d

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Ann Arbor City Council approves crypto regulations, religious worship protections, $10M park funding

Ann Arbor City Council approved new regulations for cryptocurrency kiosks, strengthened protections for places of religious worship, and authorized up to $10 million for park improvements during its Nov. 5 meeting. Cryptocurrency kiosk operators must obtain a city license and provide consumer protections, including fraud warnings, ID verification, transaction receipts,...

Ann Arbor, MI · 1d

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Downriver Communities Plan Veterans Day Events as Local Groups Support Veterans Year-Round

Towns across Downriver will hold Veterans Day events on Nov. 11. Local groups say the help for veterans can't stop when the holiday ends. Simone Calvas, president of Downriver for Veterans, said her group meets veterans who struggle to find work, buy food, and keep a roof over their heads.

Wayne County, MI · 1d