Detroit Urges Faster Rental Assistance + Parades, Jazz, Comedy

Up and at 'em, Detroit! Here's everything you need to know to get this Friday started off right.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 55 Low: 42.

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Here are the top stories today in Detroit:

1. Evading Eviction: Detroit urges state to process rental assistance applications faster. A judge told officials CERA is part of the problem. (WXYZ 7 Action News Detroit)
2. 2 students hospitalized after attack by pit bulls at Detroit school. The students were attacked during recess at Bates Academy. (Detroit News)
3. Prepare for a fiesta by visiting this Detroit market. Prince Valley Market has been serving the community for years, and they may have just what you're looking for. (WDIV ClickOnDetroit)
4. Parades, Jazz, and comedy are what's happening around the D. (WDIV ClickOnDetroit)

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Today in Detroit:

• Decision Day - Detroit School of Arts (12:00 AM)
• Monthly Assembly - Benjamin Carson High School of Science and Medicine (12:00 AM)
• Read-opoly Continues... - Caroline Kennedy Library (12:00 AM)
• Poetry Month: Create a Poem - Caroline Kennedy Library (12:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Nextdoor Neighbor, Miller Grove/Minock Park: "Can someone tell me what my problem might be I'm thinking my kids done tried turning the heat up I can hear it trying to come on and hear it on but nothing is blowing out also the batteries are totally full no one has been messing with t..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Glenwood Grove: "Great History being made by this young Eastsider. - We are so proud of our daughter Zwena Gray. Please read about her journey and follow her on Instagram at @just.zee https://wdet.org/2022/04/25/detroiter-sets-course-to-be-first-black-..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Boston-Edison: "American Bully Puppies for sale; - ABKC Registered. Please contact me if you or anyone you know is interested. Thank you" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Davison/Chicago: "AFFORDABLE SUMMER TUTOR AGES 3-8. - Message or email me for more information " (Nextdoor)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with 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

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