Politics From The Pulpit OK Under Proposed Bill: Patch PM

METRO DETROIT, MI – Here are some stories from the Michigan Patch network worth talking about tonight:

Politics From The Pulpit: Bill Would Restore Clergy's First Amendment Rights

• The Canton Republican recently introduced a bill that would allow clergy members to make political statements from the pulpit.

Toddler's Death Sparks Sheriff's Office Investigation

• The Pontiac toddler was transported to Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak and pronounced dead after she allegedly fell at her home Wednesday.

Michigan Woman Who Inspired ‘The Burning Bed’ Book, Movie Dies

• After Francine Hughes doused her ex-husband with gasoline and set him on fire, America’s conversation about domestic violence changed.

Pedestrian Traffic Deaths In 2016: Michigan Statistics

• According to an analysis of preliminary data, pedestrian traffic deaths for 2016 increased 11 percent when compared to 2015.

Most Dangerous Intersections

• Macomb County Has Greatest Number Of Dangerous Intersections
• Ford Road Intersection Among State's Most Dangerous
• Big Beaver Road/I-75 Fifth Most-Dangerous Intersection

Patch Movie Guide

Movies Out This Weekend: ‘Ghost in the Shell,’ ‘The Boss Baby’ And ‘The Zookeeper’s Wife'

• Get the verdict on "Ghost in the Shell," "The Boss Baby" and "The Zookeeper's Wife."

Weekend Weather

Detroit Area Weekend Weather Forecast: Rain Gives Way To Sun On Saturday

• A flash flood warning is in effect until noon Friday in metropolitan Detroit after the area received more than an inch of rain Thursday.

Also Worth a Read

• Troy Man Charged With Child Porn Possession
• Insane Clown Posse’s Violent J. Stole Tender Poem: Lawsuit
• Child Abuse Registry Gaining Momentum In Legislature
• First Measles Case Of 2017 Confirmed In Southeast Michigan
• Judge Faces Sexual Assault Charges
• Probe Of State Senator May Be Tied To School Corruption Scandal: Reports
• Ford Recalls 440K Vehicles To Correct Fire Hazard, Door Latch Issues

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