Activist Pressure Detroit's Water Plan + Fallen Officer's Wife Speaks

Good morning, everybody! It's Friday in Detroit and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in the community today. Let's have at it.

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First, today's weather:

A passing afternoon shower. High: 82 Low: 62.

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Here are the top stories today in Detroit:

1. The wife of a Detroit Police officer who was killed in the line of duty Wednesday night shared a heartfelt goodbye on social media. (Detroit Patch)
2. Tlaib, advocates demand openness in Detroit's water affordability plan. Although the plan aims to charge low-income residents 1.8% of their average monthly household income and set monthly pricing caps between $18 to $56, the community hasn't seen it yet. (Detroit News)
3. Interstate 75 to close this weekend in Detroit for Gordie Howe bridge project. (Detroit Free Press)

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Today in Detroit:

• Meet Up and Eat Up - Redford Township District Library (12:30 PM)
• Boeing Boeing - Wayne State University - Events (3:30 PM)
• Under the Sea Bingo - Caroline Kennedy Library (4:00 PM)
• Funk/R&B Band Auditions & Jam Sesh - Spread Art @Detroit Contemporary (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Detroit Police Department: "UPDATE: Chief White provides an update after an officer and suspect were shot in the area of Joy Road and Marlowe St. Wednesday evening. The officer has died from injuries sustained in the shooting. Our hearts are with his loved ones and..." (Detroit Police Department via Facebook)
• Detroit Historical Society: "On July 7, 1938, this photograph of car roof panels being spray-painted on conveyor trolley frames was taken inside the Packard engineering plant." (Detroit Historical Society via Facebook)
• Detroit Public Library: "The #detroitpubliclibrary Mobile Library will be at Reading and Rhythm on the Riverfront at Gabriel Richard Park every Thursday and Friday from 10-12:30 July 7 - August 12! Come for the entertainment and pick up some books too! Detroit R..." (Detroit Public Library via Facebook)
• Detroit Medical Center: "Join us for a Hiring Event for all DMC Hospitals! You'll have a chance to connect and interview with our hiring leaders, learn about our benefits and explore opportunities available. Learn more at https://jobs.tenethealth.com/dmc-hospita..." (Detroit Medical Center via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new update.

— Dylan Siwicki

About me: I was born and raised on Detroit's Westside, in the hard working blue-collar Polish neighborhood of Warrendale. I'm a Detroit Public School graduate who fought hard to earn my education. My aspiration into journalism came as a young kid, when I began following the corruption scandal of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. My first break in to the journalism world began with the opportunity to work at the Michigan Journal, where I primarily reported on campus and local news throughout the Dearborn community. I eventually worked my way to news editor. So with first-hand experience growing up in a tight-knit neighborhood, I know the importance of delivering news and telling stories that impact local communities. And as a breaking news editor at Patch for Metro Detroit, it's my job to deliver that news. So feel free to contact me about news tips or your own unique experiences at dylan.siwicki@patch.com

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