New Report Has Troubling News About Michigan Kids: Patch PM

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

Michigan Kids Living In Poverty Up 15 Percent Since Recession

• The greatest disparities in children's well-being are among African-American and Latino children in 2017 Kids Count in Michigan Data Book.

Coyote Attack Leaves One Dog Dead, Another Hurt

• Early spring coyote attacks are not uncommon, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

Genital Mutilation A Religious Ritual, Doctor’s Attorney Says

• Dr. Jumana Nagarwala ordered held without bond in what is believed to be first case of female genital mutilation prosecuted in U.S.

Brawl Lands Post Bar In Trouble With Dearborn

• The Post Bar in Dearborn could have its liquor license revoked as a result of an early Sunday morning brawl.

What Suburbs Were Ranked Highest By Niche.com?

• Several Michigan suburbs were ranked high for liveability in the annual Niche.com ratings.

St. Clair Shores Student Wins Green Award

• Avary Black’s logo design will go on all of Macomb County’s Green Schools Celebration materials next school year.

Also Worth a Read

• Girl, 8, Suspected In Michigan Baby’s Day Care Death: Police
• Family Of Woman Gunned Down In Front Of Child Seeks Closure
• Kym Worthy On Essence Magazine Woke 100 List
• Students Trained As First Responders
• 75 Hot Jobs In Metro Detroit; Most Don’t Require Degree

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