Almost two weeks away from Thanksgiving, Kalasho Education and Youth Services is launching an initiative called MINDful Giving Boxes. These boxes are curated packages of food and essentials to help families experiencing food insecurity enjoy warmth and sustenance.

The organization is partnering with the non profit Advancing Macomb, The National Association of Social Workers, and the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan to nourish families with this effort.

Each box has enough food to feed a family of four for two weeks. Some of the items in the box are rice, lentils, pasta, canned vegetables, peanut butter, hygiene essentials and more. 

For more information on how to receive a MINDful Giving Box or to support the cause go to kalasho.org, or you can follow Kalasho Education on social media. 

Additional headlines from Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Flights delayed, cancelled due to government shutdown

The government shutdown has affected a lot of businesses all across the country including airlines — and the Detroit Metro Airport is included in that.

There have been major delays and cancellations because of air traffic controllers not being paid since the shutdown began in October. The US Department of Transportation ordered a temporary reduction in flights due to the strain on air traffic controllers and the airline field in general.

According to airline tracking website Flight Aware, 562 flights going into and out of Detroit Metropolitan Airport were delayed, and 119 were canceled altogether since Sunday. 

Southfield I-96 ramp closure

If you are planning to drive on the northbound or southbound ramps from the Southfield Ereeway to eastbound Interstate 96….you can’t. A sinkhole has forced closures on those freeway ramps. The repairs are projected to take a week according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. 

During this time, for those taking northbound Southfield Freeway traffic to use the eastbound I-96, you can use the westbound I-96 as a detour then take exits like Evergreen Road or Outer Drive to turn around and take eastbound I-96 local and express.

Veterans Day events

Happy Veterans Day to all of our men and women who have served. We thank you for your services. Here are a couple of events catered to our Veterans.

Today to honor those who served, Canton Township is hosting their Salute to Service program tonight at 7pm. This event is meant to salute all veterans living, passed, and those currently serving in our armed forces.
Donations will be gathered to benefit Veterans Affairs and local veterans. If you want to participate go to cantonmi.gov.

The event will be held at Village Theater’s main auditorium.

Also, to honor those who served, The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn invites all active duty military personal, veterans and their families are welcomed to visit the museum for free. All you need to do is present your military ID.

There is a limit to the amount of family members military personnel can bring. To learn more about that and other details go to thehenryford.org. 

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Ford Motor Company plans to move out of its world headquarters in Dearborn, but it’s not moving far.

Chairman Bill Ford and CEO Jim Farley announced the automaker’s operations will relocate from the iconic Glass House on Michigan Ave. to a new facility on Oakwood Blvd. across from the Henry Ford Museum.

In a joint statement, Ford and Farley say it’s not just a new building.

“It’s a catalyst for innovation and a physical symbol of our Ford+ transformation,” the executives say.

Ford+ encompasses all the company’s operations, including vehicle production, design, engineering, and innovation.

The Deuce you say!

The new headquarters will keep the old one’s name—the Henry Ford II World Center. The grandson of Henry Ford led the family business from 1945 to 1980.

Bill Ford and Jim Farley say the new building will be twice as large as the Glass House and hold twice as many employees. Some have already moved in during construction.

“Our team is working hard to wrap up construction as hundreds of employees are collaborating in the building already,” the executives say.

The automaker will hold a grand opening at the new facility in November. Construction should be completed in 2027.

An era ends

Ford built the Glass House in 1953 and opened it in 1956. It is one of the most recognizable buildings in Metro Detroit. Ford and Farley say the structure’s age and industry changes necessitated the move.

“The future of our industry demands a different kind of space, one that is more connected, more flexible, and built for the speed of a technology—and software—connected company,” according to their joint statement.

Once the Glass House is empty, crews will demolish it and work with the City of Dearborn to find a new use for it. Demolition will take about 18 months.