The number of Michigan residents suffering from cyclosporiasis continues to rise.  State officials say more than 10,000 cases have been reported in Michigan as of Tuesday.  The parasite can cause gastric distress, including watery diarrhea.  

Most of the Michigan cases are in Wayne, Washtenaw and Oakland counties.  Investigators have traced the problem to iceburg lettuce sold by Taylor Farms and distributed to many Taco Bell restaurants.  That lettuce has been recalled.  The parasite is usually spread through food or water contaminated by feces.  The outbreak has spread to several other states.  

Additional headlines for Wednesday, July 29, 2026

WIC benefits can be used online at Meijers 

The state of Michigan says residents who use the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, otherwise known as WIC, can now use their benefits online at Meijers. 

 Beneficiaries could already use those benefits when they shop inside the store.  The state Department of Health and Human Services says the program will be available at all 122 Meijer stores in Michigan.  Officials say they plan to expand the program to other retailers in the future.  

Michigan’s WIC program serves more than 187,000 women, infants and children each month.   

Ford posts 2Q loss 

Ford Motor Company says it lost money from its electric vehicle business in the second quarter of this year.  But the Dearborn automaker is still predicting a more profitable year overall than experts previously expected.  

Ford officials say the automaker took a net loss of $1.3 billion in the second quarter, partially as the result of ending a joint electric vehicle battery partnership with a South Korean company and stopping other EV related efforts. 

But the automaker says customers, including those building data centers, remain interested in using Ford’s electric batteries to store energy.  Ford earned more than $48 billion in revenue in the second quarter, beating Wall Street analysts’ average expectations.  Officials say there’s still strong demand for Ford trucks and SUVs, despite high fuel prices. 

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Rocket Mortgage Classic begins tomorrow 

The Rocket Mortgage Classic has returned to Detroit.  The PGA Tour event will be played at the Detroit Golf Club Thursday through Sunday.  147 golfers will take part in the tournament.  

This will be the final Rocket Mortgage Classic.  The PGA tour announced earlier this year that it has had trouble attracting top golfers to the Detroit event and will discontinue the classic after this year.  

The tournament will be nationally-televised Saturday and Sunday on CBS.   

Lions training camp underway 

The Detroit Lions have begun their training camp.  Players are gathered at the team’s Allen Park facility to begin preparing for the 2026 season. 

The Lions missed the playoffs last year with a record of 9 wins and 8 losses but hope to make it back to the post-season this year.  The team has a new offensive coordinator, Drew Petzing, who previously worked for the Arizona Cardinals.  

Safeties Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch are not expected to take part in training camp activities.  They’re still recovering from injuries that ended their seasons last year.  

The Lions first pre-season game takes place August 13 against the Bengals in Cincinnati.  Detroit’s first regular season game is September 13 in Ford Field against the New Orleans Saints. 

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The Detroit Health Department says people should continue to plan for poor air quality from Canadian wildfires. Yesterday, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy put out a statewide Air Quality Alert. Smoke is likely to linger this week.  

In Detroit, the air quality is in the “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” range. 

Detroit Health Department Director Ali Abazeed says residents should check current conditions and adjust outdoor activity. He says residents will be notified if air quality worsens. 

People should avoid strenuous outdoor activities, take frequent breaks and keep quick relief medications, such as inhalers, nearby. People should also keep their windows closed and run AC units and filters. 

Residents should monitor health conditions such as coughing, wheezing, chest tightness or irritation of eyes or throat. Anyone who is having trouble breathing should contact a healthcare provider. 

Visit airnow.gov for air quality conditions. 

Additional headlines for Monday, July 20, 2026

Dance parties

Detroit Disability Power and DanceAbility are hosting several dance parties to get groovy this summer. Join six Zoom sessions online or in-person workshops. Cara Graninger will facilitate. People can also join in person for three sessions with local musicians. ASL interpretation is available upon request. 

The first in-person event takes place July 21 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Valade Shed on the Detroit Riverfront.  

Wright Museum hosts Golf Classic

The Charles H. Wright Museum’s Women’s Committee is hosting a golfing event next month. The Golf Classic is an annual fundraising event to raise money for the museum. Named in honor of Roberta Hughes Wright—an award-winning author, humanitarian and the late wife of Dr. Charles H. Wright, the founder of the museum—the event also hopes to explore African American history and culture.

Proceeds will go toward the museum’s unrestricted operating budget and children’s educational programs at the museum. 

The Golf Classic takes place Thursday, August 6 at the Lakes of Taylor Golf Course from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Register at thewright.org/events. 

Get Out to Vote Block Party

The city of Detroit’s Department of Elections and Detroit Votes 2026 is hosting a Get Out to Vote block party this weekend. The event takes place Saturday, July 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2978 West Grand Blvd. outside of the Department of Elections Office. There will be community resources, entertainment and kids activities. 

Organizations offer tools to beautify city

Several Detroit organizations are coming together to provide community resources for clean-up and beautification efforts in the city. The tool kits are accessible to residents, community groups, and nonprofits. Tools include small construction tools and safety equipment for snow removal and lawn and landscaping. 

The tools can be picked up from the Bailey Park NDC, the E. Warren Tool Library, or the Premier Group Associates in Detroit. 

Visit the Department of Neighborhoods on detroitmi.gov.