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Coffee in hand, Grosse Pointe? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the two new voices shaping The Village's future
  • Why a Grosse Pointe disability nonprofit urgently needs new bikes

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Friday: Showers around in the p.m., temps: high: 82, low: 66.
  • Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Helm director, SideStreet owner join Main Street board (grossepointenews.com) — Two familiar Grosse Pointe leaders, SideStreet Diner co-owner Meghan Spicer Josefosky and Helm executive director Krista Siddall, have joined the Main Street Grosse Pointe board guiding The Village's future. They'll help shape downtown events, business support, aesthetics, and long-term strategic planning that directly affect how residents shop, dine, and gather.
   

• After theft, Arc seeks help through GoFundMe (grossepointenews.com) — A local nonprofit, the Arc of Grosse Pointe/Harper Woods, is asking residents for help after thieves stole four specialized bikes used by children and adults with disabilities. The group launched a GoFundMe to replace the bikes and improve storage, emphasizing how much these rides meant for independence, joy, and inclusion.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Grosse Pointe Gathering Sept. 16 —Chris Morrisroe Read on Patch
  • KBP Brands posted a job opening for KFC Team Member in Harper Woods. Apply here.
  • Wayne RESA posted a job opening for School Guidance Counselor');document.write(' in Hamtramck. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grosse Pointe here.

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  • Detroit Teen Charged After Shooting Dad, Stealing Car: Prosecutor (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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