Brighton
A city in Livingston County, Michigan — population 7,635 as of 2020.
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News around Livingston County
VETLIFE receives $750K grant to reach Michigan veterans
What if Veteran suicide prevention started months before a Veteran ever called a crisis line? That is the question Michigan-based nonprofit VETLIFE will pursue with a new $750,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs through the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox…
Community Groups & Organizations
Prosecutor might appeal judge’s dismissal of charges against man accused of trying to lure girl into woods
Livingston County Prosecutor Carolyn Henry said in a release that she is considering appealing the decision of 53rd District Court Judge Daniel Bain, who dismissed the charge against a man accused of trying to lure an 8-year-old girl into the woods to give her “a surprise.” Ryan…
Public Safety
Flood Advisory Issued Until 9:45AM for Washtenaw County, MI
A Flood Advisory is in effect for northeastern Lenawee, southeastern Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, southwestern St. Clair, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties in Michigan until 9:45 AM EDT, with urban and small stream flooding expected due to excessive rainfall. Minor flooding in…
General
So, you think you know politics? Enter our 2026 Midterm Election Pool
If you think you know politics pretty well, here’s your chance to prove it. Enter The Livingston Post’s 2026 Midterm Election Pool. In addition to bragging rights about political astuteness, the winner will also receive a limited-edition Livingston Post coffee mug, and be…
Events
Whitmer appointing Howell man to Michigan Tax Tribunal
Timothy Schnelle of Howell, is a retired attorney and master level assessor, will be appointed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Schnelle will be appointed as an at-large member of the Michigan Tax Tribunal for a term beginning Nov. 8, 2026, and ending June…
Government & Civic
Groundbreaking for Howell Public Schools’ community center building set for Oct. 12
Howell Public Schools will celebrate the beginning of construction on its new community center with a groundbreaking ceremony at 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12. Funded by the voter-approved 2023 Our Kids, Our Community, Our Future Bond, the community center will serve as a hub for…
Real Estate & DevelopmentIn and around Brighton
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- 317 W. Main Street - Brighton, MI
- Airborne Adventure Park - Brighton, MI
- Anytime Fitness
- Brighton Center for the Performing Arts
- Brighton Cove
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Brighton by the numbers
- Area
- 3.51 sq mi (9.1 km²), 0.18 sq mi water
- Median age
- 47.4
- Households
- 3,764
- Persons per household
- 2
- Median household income
- $80,682
- Median house value
- $339,000
- Office
- MAYOR
- Address
- 200 N 1ST ST, BRIGHTON, MI 48116