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Morning Detroit! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Detroit's newest mixed-income apartments are reshaping a historic downtown block.
  • What Detroit police and neighbors are doing after this child's shooting
  • How a Detroit family is confronting ALS with faith and resilience

Also on today's calendar: 10th Anniversary Blue Ribbon Run and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Saturday: High clouds and warm, temps: high: 77, low: 60.
  • Sunday: Some rain, with a high of 65 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Detroit cuts ribbon on mixed-income housing development revitalizing historic buildings (cbsnews.com) — A major new phase of the Henry Street Apartments just opened in Detroit's Cass-Henry neighborhood, converting seven historic buildings into mixed-income housing and community space near Little Caesars Arena. Nearly half of the 170 planned units will be affordable for lower-income residents, while local partners highlight both the preservation of Detroit's architectural history and new career exposure for Cass Tech students.
   

2. Father in custody after 11-year-old shot in face by sibling on Detroit's west side (clickondetroit.com) — An 11-year-old remains in critical condition after being shot in the face by a sibling inside a home on Detroit's west side, and police say the children's father is now in custody. Detroit's police chief is urging residents to secure firearms and use free gun locks, while community groups are offering trauma support and gun-safety resources to neighbors.
   

3. Family, faith help Thomas Gordon, former UM football player fighting ALS, find joy (detroitnews.com) — A Detroit-raised couple, Thomas and Shamaree Gordon, are navigating Thomas's ALS diagnosis while raising three young children back home in the city, relying heavily on faith, family support, and community help. After returning to Detroit in 2023 and leaving their teaching jobs, they're adjusting to Thomas's increasing care needs, finding small daily joys, and cautiously embracing a GoFundMe to manage growing expenses.
   

4. Win Detroit Red Wings vs. San Jose Sharks Tickets! (audacy.com) — Detroit-area fans can enter a same-day radio contest on Oct. 16 for a chance to win two tickets to the Red Wings–Sharks game at Little Caesars Arena on Oct. 17. You'll need to live in the Detroit metro area, be at least 18, listen for the on-air cue, and have a smartphone with a ticketing app and email to redeem mobile tickets.
   

5. Bloom Raises $3.6 Million Seed Round to Expand AI-Powered Hardware Supply Chain Platform (citybiz.co) — Detroit-based startup Bloom has raised $3.6 million to grow its AI-powered marketplace that connects hardware companies with manufacturers, logistics firms, and service providers. Headquartered at Newlab at Michigan Central, the company plans to expand its team, enhance its BloomPay payments product, and build AI agents to streamline supplier matching and procurement for hardware makers.
   

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  • NSO Receives $3 Million from MDHHS to Expand Substance Use Disorder Care in Detroit —Michigan News Read on Patch
  • NEI Worktable Celebrated 10th Anniversary of Strengthening Southeast Michigan's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem —Michigan News Read on Patch
  • My neighbors dog is lost since Sunday night from Seward street in the north end New Center area.
    Her name is Bella. She is very tiny & cute & they are offering a reward. Please message me if you see her. (Nextdoor New Center)
  • My precious dog went missing tonight..
    Please help bring her home.. Mack and East Grand Blvd area Please contact me at 313-587-7084 (Nextdoor MorningSide)
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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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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