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A gas station awning in Farmington Hills collapsed and caught fire during a storm, damaging two vehicles, a motorcycle, and a fuel pump. No injuries were reported.
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A gas station awning in Farmington Hills collapsed and caught fire during a storm, damaging two vehicles, a motorcycle, and a fuel pump. No injuries were reported.

Former NFL player Braylon Edwards intervened to stop the assault of an 80-year-old man at a suburban Detroit YMCA, leading to the arrest of a 20-year-old suspect charged with attempted murder. Edwards, who was at the recreation center, heard a dispute and intervened when he heard a thud, preventing further harm to the victim. He is listed as the key witness in the case, and authorities praised his intervention as a "good Samaritan" act. Edwards, a former star receiver at Michigan and a first-round draft pick by the Cleveland Browns, played eight seasons in the NFL.

Malik Ali Smith, 20, has been charged with assault with intent to murder for attacking an 80-year-old man in a YMCA locker room, with former NFL player Braylon Edwards intervening to stop the assault. Smith's bond was set at $250,000, and his next court hearing is scheduled for next week. The victim is in serious but stable condition, and Smith's attorney stated that his client has a history of mental health issues and no previous criminal record. The investigation is ongoing, and the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office will determine charges.

The Farmington Hills City Council has unanimously approved the redevelopment of the strip mall housing Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum to make way for a new grocery store, prompting the quirky suburban Detroit attraction to find a new home. Despite a groundswell of community support and a petition with over 52,000 signatures, the museum's owner, Jeremy Yagoda, now faces the challenge of relocating the 5,000-square-foot museum, which features vintage arcade games and animatronic exhibits, following the decision.

The Farmington Hills City Council has approved the redevelopment of Hunter's Square shopping center, leading to the demolition of Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum's current location. The 185,000 square feet of space to be demolished includes Marvin's, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Five Below. The museum's owner, Jeremy Yagoda, and Mayor Theresa Rich expressed a desire to keep Marvin's on the property, but the redevelopment plans will proceed with the addition of a Meijer and a Five Below. The council also encouraged the landowner to consider updating the exterior of the southern portion of the development.

The Farmington Hills City Council has approved plans to partially redevelop Hunter’s Square Shopping Center, which includes the demolition of Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum. Despite community outcry and a petition with over 52,000 signatures to save the iconic venue, the decision to move forward with the redevelopment project, including adding a new Meijer store, has disappointed many. The museum's owner, Jeremy Yagoda, has stated that the museum will not be closing but will be moving to a new location, although the exact details are yet to be determined.

A Romulus man has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder and other felonies for allegedly causing a wrong-way crash on the Lodge freeway that killed a Farmington Hills couple. The man, Angel Melendez-Ortiz, is accused of eluding police in a stolen vehicle, leading to the fatal crash that claimed the lives of Ryan and Jen Ambrosio. The couple, aged 45 and 43, were returning home from a date night when the incident occurred. The suspect is currently hospitalized for medical treatment, and an arraignment is expected in the 46th District Court in Southfield.