1 week Ago By Chuck Stokes
WXYZ DETROIT — Our station invitation to our second 7 News Detroit “Let’s Talk” community initiative in Shelby Township prompted some interesting comments and questions. Anthony Lafata suggested: “Let’s talk about small towns within towns that shouldn’t exist. For example, Utica and Centerline.
Shelby Township has been talking about building a downtown for years now. If they absorb Utica, the problem solves itself.” Denny Ziarko asked: “Does it have to be a local problem? I’d like to see retirement lowered so people can draw on investments at 50.
5 years without penalty. It generates spending in the economy.” Brett Correll said: “Let’s talk about how we have way too many streetlights and need proper roundabouts.
” Margaret Dust wrote: “I’d like to know more about the history of Shelby Township and why so many vacant buildings.” Another viewer said: “How about (the) roads (that) never got done, (why) the weight limits for semi-trucks are higher in Michigan than other states, and what about all the cannabis shops?” - Joyce Ellies Another viewer asked: “Can we talk about why the corner of 24 and Van Dyke has vacant land and looks horrible in the middle of the township? There was a development plan but apparently that fell off the radar.” - Paula Chalou Stolar Our Detroit Tigers Opening Day editorial triggered this response from Christobal Flores: “I can’t believe how much they’re charging for those box seats.
That’s ridiculous.” Tim Addison said this about the large crowd: “Thanks for the warning. I’ll stay away from that.
” And finally, this comment: “Go Tigers! Time to build on last year’s success.” - A. Hoover Thanks for writing.
I’m Chuck Stokes, Editorial Director Broadcast: April 10 - 13, 2025.
