YOUR WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT

Keep an umbrella handy. Showers and thunderstorms are possible through much of the week, with the greatest rain chances currently expected Friday, Monday and Tuesday.

Farmington Welcomes Mayors from Across Michigan

Farmington is hosting the Michigan Association of Mayors Summer Workshop through August 7. Local leaders are showcasing the partnerships and downtown revitalization efforts that helped Farmington earn the 2026 Great American Main Street Award.

The workshop gives municipal leaders from across Michigan an opportunity to experience Farmington’s nationally recognized downtown firsthand.

$81 Million Water-Main Project Planned Along 14 Mile

The Great Lakes Water Authority has announced an approximately $81 million project to improve water reliability along the 14 Mile Road corridor. The first phase will replace three miles of aging water main between Haggerty and Farmington roads with larger steel pipe.

Construction is expected to begin in mid-November 2026 and continue into early 2028. A later phase will inspect and monitor another three-mile section extending toward Inkster Road.

Madonna Football Finds a Home at The Hawk

The Hawk in Farmington Hills will become the official home of Madonna University football beginning with the 2026 season. The agreement gives the Crusaders a dedicated home field at the community center at 29995 W. 12 Mile Road.

Game times, tickets, parking information and promotional events will be announced separately.

Quote Of The Day

"The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today." - H. Jackson Brown Jr.

What's happening around town?

Event information: Farmington Community Library and Downtown Farmington

Retail LAB Gives Small Businesses a Downtown Test Run

Downtown Farmington’s Retail LAB program allows emerging retailers to test a physical storefront through a short-term, 90-day arrangement.

The Lowry Estate, a vintage-modern designer clothing and accessories business, is the program’s first participant. Its temporary storefront is at 23607 Farmington Road and is expected to remain there through mid-September. The Farmington DDA is accepting applications for future participants.

Local Deal of the Week

July 29–August 5, 2026

Stretch your summer budget with these worthwhile specials around Farmington and Farmington Hills:

🍔 Peterlin’s Midweek Specials
Peterlin’s Restaurant & Bar offers Kids Eat Free and half-price bottles of house wine on Wednesdays. On Thursdays, enjoy a $12 Peterlin’s Burger with a $3 Bud Light. Find Peterlin’s at 22004 Farmington Road. View the weekly specials.

🥂 Daily Happy Hour at Sidecar
Stop by Sidecar Slider Bar in Downtown Farmington from 3–6 p.m. daily for $7 shareable appetizers, $5 canned cocktails, and $4 draft beers. Located at 32720 Grand River Avenue. See Sidecar’s current offer.

🎶 Happy Hour and Good Vibes at Kola Lounge
Kola Lounge in Farmington Hills features happy hour from 5–8 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, with $3 beers, $5 wines and cocktails, and $7 appetizers. Thursday also brings music during “Good Vibes Thursdays.” Located at 32523 Northwestern Highway. Check Kola’s latest events.

🎟️ Turn Your Library Card Into a Summer Pass
Farmington Community Library cardholders can reserve Michigan Activity Passes for free or discounted admission to museums, parks, aquariums, and other attractions. Qualified Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb County residents may also request free roundtrip transportation for themselves and a companion through September. Transportation must be scheduled at least seven days ahead. Learn how to claim the benefit.

🎬 Bonus Deal: Save That Movie Ticket Stub
After seeing a movie at the Farmington Civic Theater, show your ticket stub at participating Downtown Farmington restaurants. Current posted offers include $1 off a deluxe sandwich at Dagwood’s Deli and 10% off the bill at Basement Burger Bar. See the theater’s promotions.

Community Learning Spotlight: t.Lab Helps Students Aim Higher

The Garden City-based learning organization combines academic tutoring, technology, mentorship and parent participation to help students reach ambitious educational goals.

Families searching for additional academic support may be interested in t.Lab, a Michigan nonprofit learning organization serving students from pre-kindergarten through the undergraduate level.

Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Garden City, t.Lab describes itself as a high-performance learning laboratory focused on helping students become independent learners, strong leaders and competitive candidates for college and future careers.

Learning Beyond the Classroom

A central part of t.Lab’s approach is teaching students “how to learn.” Tutors, mentors and learning facilitators work with students to build academic skills while encouraging discipline, confidence, independence and personal responsibility.

Students may participate through face-to-face or virtual tutoring sessions, making the program accessible to families beyond its Garden City headquarters.

Parents and guardians also have an active role. Through a program called Parent University, families receive guidance in areas including academic development, college selection, scholarships, career preparation and tracking student progress.

Results Reported by t.Lab

According to figures published by the organization for fiscal year 2024, t.Lab students achieved an average ACT score of 30.5. The organization also reports that its students have earned approximately $23 million in scholarships since 2007.

Learn more: www.tlab-global.org
Location: 1751 Radcliff Street, Garden City, MI 48135
Phone: 888-327-3387

New Murals Are Coming to the Grand River Corridor

Farmington Hills plans to introduce public murals at selected locations along Grand River Avenue between Orchard Lake and Inkster roads. The project is part of a broader effort to make the corridor more inviting, distinctive and connected to nearby businesses.

The city says additional information, including opportunities for community involvement, will be released later this year.

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Riley Park Has Been Bringing Neighbors Together Since 2005

The City of Farmington and Wayne State University developed the idea for a central downtown gathering place for markets and public events. With support from Walter E. Sundquist and the Riley Foundation, Riley Park and its pavilion opened in 2005.

Today, the space hosts the Farmers & Artisans Market, Rhythms in Riley Park, Lunch Beats, community celebrations and the winter ice rink.

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