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Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. As trades face shortages, Michigan programs build worker pipeline (bluewaterhealthyliving.com) — Detroit residents interested in skilled trades have a growing menu of free or low-cost training options, from the Ignite Detroit Contractors Program to SER Metro's ReBuild Detroit and YouthBuild. These programs, along with statewide initiatives and grants, aim to fill Michigan's massive trades worker shortage while ensuring Detroiters and justice-involved residents can access stable, well-paying careers that support the city's revitalization.
2. Youth advocate Jeremiah Steen to join Detroit Public Schools board (detroitnews.com) — Detroit's public school board has appointed youth advocate Jeremiah Steen to fill the late Iris Taylor's seat through the end of the year, shaping decisions for the city's students. Steen, a former candidate and founder of a youth-focused nonprofit, has championed student voice, restorative justice, and helping young people build careers in Detroit, joining the board at what leaders call a pivotal moment.
3. Early-stage contractors get a boost from training program (detroitnews.com) — Early-stage contractors working on homes in Detroit are getting hands-on support through the Ignite Detroit Contractors program, which offers training and coaching to help small firms grow. Recent photos show local contractors renovating a Clairmount Street home, highlighting how this initiative is building skills, improving housing, and strengthening Detroit-based construction businesses.
4. Michigan Lottery Daily 3, Daily 4 results for Aug. 23, 2026 (freep.com subscription) — Detroit lottery players can now check the full set of winning Daily 3, Daily 4 and other Michigan Lottery numbers drawn on August 23, plus see exactly how to claim prizes. The state lists a Detroit regional claim office at Cadillac Place on West Grand Boulevard, along with other locations and mail-in instructions for larger winnings.
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