Detroit Residents Push Back On New Housing + Free Pet Microchip

Good morning, people of Detroit! It's me again, Dylan Siwicki, your host of the Detroit Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Occasional rain and drizzle. High: 54 Low: 36.

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Here are the top stories today in Detroit:

1. Residents in historic Detroit neighborhood push back against new housing. (Detroit Free Press)
2. Detroiters welcome opera sensation with open arms and roaring applause! (WXYZ 7 Action News Detroit)
3. Free pet microchip, vaccine clinic available for Detroit and Dearborn residents this weekend. (FOX 2 Detroit)
4. Big crowds in Downtown Detroit for St. Patrick's Day celebration. (WDIV ClickOnDetroit)

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Today in Detroit:

• Read-opoly! - Caroline Kennedy Library (12:00 AM)
• Genesis & Glorious - St. Stephen AME Church (9:00 AM)
• College Prep - St. Stephen AME Church (11:00 AM)
• The 5th Annual Lucky's St. Patrick's Day Crawl - Detroit (4:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Nextdoor Neighbor, Greenacres: "Hey neighbors, - Please share with all of the scholar/athletes in your life." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Riverdale: "This is my story. - I hope it Inspires and encourage my beautiful neighbors! May God bless you all and enjoy your weekend. #Happenings" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Aviation Subdivision: "While I was at work UPS delivered a 55" TV to my house yesterday around 3:06 pm and the driver left it on my front porch despite the fact that I had posted two large signs on the front door and on the mailbox stating to not leave the pac..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Grandmont: "Good morning neighbors. - Just a quick question. Does anyone know if there is any place that can help with relocation . Need to find a new home thinking about moving to Ohio. Found a few rent to own homes but need 2500 down and moving ex..." (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right! See you tomorrow morning for your next 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 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