Detroit LGBTQ Group Gets Grant + Detroit House Fire Investigation

Happy Thursday, people of Detroit! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 38 Low: 36.

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Here are the top stories in Detroit today:

1. Detroit LGBTQ group gets its largest grant, plans anti-stigma, winter pride events. (Detroit Free Press)
2. Investigation underway into cause of Detroit house fire. (WDIV ClickOnDetroit)
3. Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency paid up to $8.5B to fraudulent claims, report shows. (Detroit Free Press)
4. Flu Activity Minimal In Michigan Amid COVID-19 Surge. (Detroit Patch)
5. Detroit Police Fatally Shoot Man Accused Of Killing 2: Police. (Detroit Patch)

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Today in Detroit:

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From my notebook:

• Detroit Police Department: "INVESTIGATION UPDATE: Police Chief James White provides a significant update in the doube fatal shooting of a mother and daughter on Christmas Day." (Facebook)
• Detroit Police Department: "Our Detroit Neighborhood Police Officers (NPOs) do great work in all of our communities all year long. This is just one example of how our officers are connecting with citizens by giving support in even the smallest ways. #OneDetroit" (Facebook)
• Detroit Historical Society: "On December 29, 1871, this dinner menu from the Russell House hotel featured entrees like Michigan whitefish, leg of lamb, venison, partridge and roast turkey. Printed by the Calvert Lithographing Company, it features an American flag an..." (Facebook)
• Detroit Police Department: "#WhatToKnowWednesday: As you prepare to celebrate the end of 2021, here's what you should know about firework laws and safety. #OneDetroit, you can legally ignite fireworks on New Year's Day until 1 a.m., but there are some restrictions...." (Facebook)
• Detroit Public Schools Community District: "#DPSCD wants to acknowledge all of our families that celebrate #Kwanza! Today's Principle is " Ujamaa" (Cooperative Economics), meaning - To build and maintain our own stores, shops, and other businesses and to profit together. More info..." (Facebook)

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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