Detroit Neighborhood Musical + Leaders Urge Detorit To Challenge Census

Good morning, neighbors! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Detroit Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 84 Low: 63.

Here are the top stories in Detroit today:

1. Detroit city leaders and state lawmakers urged Detroit officials to challenge the officials 2020 census count. Not only does the census determine congressional maps, but also depicts the number of resources and funding certain areas get. (Detroit News)
2. New Detroit musical showcases removal of historic Black Bottom neighborhood. The play, Hastings Street, follows the Carsons in the 50s and 60s and features an original score of jazz and blues. (FOX 2 Detroit)
3. Numerous incoming University of Michigan medical students walked out of their induction ceremony Sunday when an anti-abortion doctor took the stage as the keynote speaker. (Michigan Patch)

Today in Detroit:

• Volleyball Open Gym (Events) - Thurston High School (2:30 PM)
• Alumni Webinar Series: 'How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life' (3:00 PM)
• Spirit & Truth - St. Stephen AME Church (7:30 PM)
• Woodward Dream Cruise & the Ferndale Emergency Vehicle Show In-Person (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Detroit Symphony Orchestra: "GET INSPIRED: this year's DSO residency at Interlochen Center for the Arts culminates tonight with a side-by-side performance with the World Youth Symphony Orchestra led by conductor Tito Muñoz! Join us for the webcast at 7:30PM ET: bit...." (Detroit Symphony Orchestra via Facebook)
• Detroit Historical Society: "On July 25, 1932, this photograph from our collection was taken, showing the Detroit Thrift Gardens. A caption reads, "Field No. 13 - Van Dyke and Suzzanne - 98 Gardens" along with the date." (Detroit Historical Society via Facebook)
• Detroit Medical Center: "Help us celebrate Detroit's 321st birthday! With over 150 years of experience caring for Detroiters and five different hospitals located in the city, our roots have always been here. We are not just showing up for the re-birth of the Cit..." (Detroit Medical Center via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Grandmont #1: "Hey neighbors! - My fiancé, Charlie and I just finished closing on our house and are new to the neighborhood! So happy to be here!! Our place needs lots of work and we're actively looking for recommended contractors. Repairs include ..." (Nextdoor)

That's it for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with another 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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