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Greetings Detroit! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Detroit's new retail chief plans to keep your dollars local
  • Jury clears two cousins in fatal Detroit apartment shooting
  • How Detroit's Colores de México Gala is preserving Mexican culture locally

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A touch of morning rain, with a high of 69 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Monday: More clouds than sun, temps: high: 67, low: 51.
  • Tuesday: A couple of showers, with a high of 65 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Q&A: Detroit retail leader on attracting businesses, retail growth (detroitnews.com) — Detroit's new director of retail attraction is crisscrossing neighborhoods to recruit a better mix of local shops and national brands, aiming to keep more Detroiters' spending inside the city. He describes focusing on each district's culture, supporting small businesses first, and positioning Detroit as one of the easiest places in the country to open a business.
   

• Two men acquitted in cousin's Detroit murder (detroitnews.com) — A Detroit man and his Sterling Heights cousin were acquitted this week in the 2025 shooting death of a relative outside a Detroit apartment complex, after jurors found phone records and eyewitness accounts insufficient. One defendant was still convicted on separate firearm charges and faces sentencing in October, highlighting ongoing legal fallout from the Metro Detroit case.
   

• 'Bajo las Estrellas de Guerrero' Celebrates Mexican Art and Luly del Real's Legacy (elcentralmedia.com) — A recent Colores de México Gala in downtown Detroit brought together music, dance, and visual art to honor Guerrero's culture and the legacy of organizer Luly del Real. Hosted at the Atheneum's International Banquet & Conference Center, the event featured local performers, Infinity Art Awards, and participation from the Mexican Consulate in Detroit, highlighting efforts to preserve Mexican identity for families living in Michigan.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • From Walking to Running: Heather Lewis Reclaims Her Life One Mile at a Time —Michigan News Read on Patch
  • Hi neighbors!
    Good morning! I found this sweet pup walking Down Harvard this morning, cold and wet. I put him on my back patio, gave him some food and water and he… (Nextdoor East English Village)
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    Do I have any people that is interested in participating decorate your trunk and handing out candy we're gonna use the Rosa Park field on outer drive… (Nextdoor East Outer Dr)
  • Driveline posted a job opening for Flex Merchandiser in Detroit. Apply here.
  • Kuehne+Nagel posted a job opening for Sea Logistics Operational Care Specialist, Import in Detroit. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Detroit here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Zaman International marks 30 years of fighting poverty with annual Run Walk Picnic in Dearborn (wxyz.com)

Ok Detroit! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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