Detroit Flood Victims Still Waiting For Aid + Detroit's Fireworks

Get on up, Detroit! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's what's happening today in Detroit.

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First, today's weather:

An a.m. rain or snow shower. High: 41 Low: 32.

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Here are the top stories in Detroit today:

1. Thousands of Detroit flood victims still waiting for aid 9 months later. (Detroit Free Press)
2. Here's why many Detroit parents are still hesitant about the COVID vaccine. (Michigan Radio)
3. Detroit's Downtown Riverfront Fireworks Return This Summer. (Detroit Patch)
4. Detroit man charged in murder of 31-year-old at Dearborn apartment, police say. (WDIV ClickOnDetroit)

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Today in Detroit:

• Genesis & Glorious - St. Stephen AME Church (9:00 AM)
• Free Family Mini Photo Sessions in Eastern Market! (9:00 AM)
• Missionary Society - St. Stephen AME Church (9:30 AM)
• Citizenship Preparation Workshop - Caroline Kennedy Library (2:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Detroit Lions: "Here's to the boys of summer. Happy Opening Day, @tigers! #DetroitRoots" (Instagram)
• Detroit Institute of Arts: "Batter up! Opening Day is here. Best of luck this season, Tigers!" (Instagram)
• Detroit Historical Society: "On April 8, 1956, a parade of streetcars marked the end of rail service in Detroit after 92.5 years. One of the 27 PCC street cars that made the final farewell tour is pictured below. Learn more about Detroit's streetcar history: https:/..." (Facebook)
• Detroit Public Library: "Michigan Financial Wellness Month occurs every April to provide financial literacy information on banking basics, budgeting, investing, debt and retirement planning. For 2022, the children's book "Count on Pablo" by Barbara deRubertis is..." (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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 Dearborn community. I eventually worked my way to news editor. In correlation to work in journalism, I had an amazing opportunity to study and write about many different cultures and backgrounds at the Piast Institute, which also helped me prepare for this role. 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