🌱 See which Wayne Memorial star just made first-team all-state

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• See which Wayne Memorial star just made first-team all-state

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 69 and low of 55 degrees.
• Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 67, low: 38.
• Sunday: Sunshine; windy, chilly, with a high of 47 and low of 26 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Michigan Sports Writers Division 1 girls basketball all-state teams unveiled (thenewsherald.com) — Wayne Memorial basketball standout Mariah Cross has been named to the Michigan Sports Writers Division 1 girls basketball first-team all-state, putting Wayne firmly on the state hoops map. She’s recognized alongside top players from programs like Belleville, Rockford, and Detroit Renaissance. The statewide panel of 13 sports writers also honored coaches and second-team and honorable-mention players from across Michigan.
   

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📸 Around Wayne

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wayne

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Saturday April 18

• Islamic Center of Detroit (ICD) Assistance
  Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency Islamic Center of Detroit (ICD), 14350 Tireman Ave, Detroit, 48228, United States
  12:00 pm

Tuesday April 21

• Renting Right - 2026 Housing Stability Workshops
  Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency 30600 Michigan Ave, Westland, MI 48186
  10:00 am
• J&T's Kitchen Detroit
  Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency Mission Cafe, 7310 Woodward Ave Suite 113, Detroit, MI, United States
  12:00 pm
• Brightmoor Food Pantry Assistance
  Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency Brightmoor Food Pantry, 20740 Grand River Ave, Detroit, 48219, United States
  12:00 pm
• Foundations of Wealth - 2026 Housing Stability Workshops
  Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency 30600 Michigan Ave, Westland, MI 48186
  2:00 pm
• Council Meeting
  Wayne, MI Calendar Wayne, MI 48184
  6:00 pm

Wednesday April 22

• Fish & Loaves Community Food Pantry Assistance
  Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency Fish & Loaves Community Food Pantry, 25670 Northline Rd, Taylor, 48180, United States
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday April 17

• Livy's Sweet Rolls
  Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency Mission Cafe, 7310 Woodward Ave Suite 113, Detroit, MI, United States
  8:30 am
• Drop In Hockey
  Civic Ice Arena , 200 Log Cabin Road , Garden City
  11:00 am
• TEN G V Home Gabriel Richard Catholic
  Brownstown Middle School , 24787 Van Horn Road , Brownstown
  4:00 pm
• Autism Acceptance Dance
  Booker T. Dozier Recreation Center , 2025 Middlebelt Rd , Inkster
  6:00 pm

Saturday April 18

• Trk BG V Home 33rd Warrior Classic
  Brownstown Middle School , 24787 Van Horn Road , Browsntown
  8:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Dearborn Heights. Apply here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Westland

• Which Forced-Induction Coupe Would You Pick? 1988 Toyota Supra vs 1991 Ford Thunderbird (theautopian.com)
• Garden City girls soccer keeps knocking off Division 1 opponents (hometownlife.com)
• Fog cuts visibility around Mackinac Bridge. What officials are saying (hometownlife.com)

Romulus

• Hummingbirds have entered the chat: Sightings reported in Michigan (mlive.com)

Detroit

• Man Charged In Metro Detroit Kidnapping, Sex Assault Of Teen At Bus Stop: Prosecutor (patch.com)
• MI Man Hit With Ax In Road Rage Incident: Report (patch.com)
• More Storms To Hit Detroit Area Thursday, Friday (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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