Troy Thrive Weekly Roundup
TROY — 7/25/2026
Your city, in one place — news, weather, and what's happening around town.
This Week's News (July 20–25)
21-year-old charged after high-speed crash critically injures driver. Troy resident Mohamed Ali Ahmad was charged with felony reckless driving after allegedly running a red light at Big Beaver and Livernois on July 18, critically injuring the 27-year-old driver of the car he hit. He's held on a $50,000 bond. (Sources: CBS News Detroit, ClickOnDetroit, Patch)
Statewide cyclosporiasis outbreak tops 7,600 cases. Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak has climbed to 7,664 cases, with Oakland County — including Troy — among the hardest-hit areas. Lettuce and salad greens are under investigation as a possible source; hospitalizations have reached 160 statewide. (Source: CBS News Detroit)
Troy father charged with false report in baby kidnapping claim. Stephen Tryban was charged after telling police his 7-month-old was kidnapped during a Detroit carjacking on July 10. Investigators determined the report was false — the child was found safe in the vehicle. He was arraigned July 17 on $1,000 bond. (Sources: CBS News Detroit, ClickOnDetroit, Fox 2 Detroit)
Oxford Center safety director pleads no contest in boy's death. Jeffrey Mosteller pleaded no contest to involuntary manslaughter in the 2025 hyperbaric chamber explosion that killed 5-year-old Thomas Cooper, facing 19 months to 15 years at his August 31 sentencing. Separately, a judge refused to dismiss a second-degree murder charge against the center's CEO in the same case. (Sources: CBS News Detroit, ClickOnDetroit, Patch)
Troy Historic Village offers free admission for kids. Children under 18 get free general admission this summer at Troy Historic Village, funded by the Troy Community Foundation. Military families, SNAP EBT cardholders, and Troy Historical Society members get free entry year-round. (Source: C&G Media)
Lithium-ion battery fires on the rise in Troy. Troy fire officials report a growing number of fires from lithium-ion batteries in thermal runaway — a trend across Oakland County. These fires burn without needing oxygen and can't be put out with conventional methods, forcing crews to move burning batteries outdoors. (Source: Oakland County 115)
7-Day Forecast (July 25–31)
The week opens sunny and warm, swings into storm risk over the holiday weekend, then settles into a drier, sunnier finish.
| Day | Conditions | High |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jul 25 | Mostly sunny | 86° |
| Sun, Jul 26 | Storms build in the afternoon (50% rain) | 90° |
| Mon, Jul 27 | Showers and possible thunder (50% rain) | 90° |
| Tue, Jul 28 | Morning showers, then sunny (30% rain) | 84° |
| Wed, Jul 29 | Clear and dry | 84° |
| Thu, Jul 30 | Sunny and pleasant | 87° |
| Fri, Jul 31 | A few showers possible | 87° |
Source: National Weather Service.
Events This Week (July 26 – August 1)
Sunday, July 26
- Vuori Somerset x Camille Nimmons Run — Vuori Somerset
- Monthly Reiki Share — CenterPeace Healing and Events Center Troy
Thursday, July 30
- Professional Networking Mixer — Grand Tavern Troy
- NOT ONLINE DATING Presents: Speed Dating & Singles Mixer (Ages 21–34) — Shield's Restaurant Bar Pizzeria, West Maple Road
- Troy Business Builders — BNI Business Networking Meeting — Office Evolution Troy
Saturday, August 1
- Pilates – Yoga Fusion: Flow Into the New Collection — Fabletics
No listed events for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Friday this week. Details and times may change — confirm with each venue before heading out.