Detroit Woman Wins Big + Tik Tok Helps Spread Word Of Illegal Dumping

Good morning, Detroit! Here's everything you need to know to get this Tuesday started. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in town.

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First, today's weather:

A morning rain or snow shower. High: 44 Low: 28.

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Here are the top stories today in Detroit:

1. Inside the local organization helping victims of human trafficking in metro Detroit. (WXYZ 7 Action News Detroit)
2. Detroit Woman Wins $150K Playing Late Mother's Lottery Numbers. (Detroit Patch)
3. Local business owners uses Tik Tok to spread word of illegal dumping in Detroit, sparks change. (WXYZ 7 Action News Detroit)
4. Panel: With infrastructure funding available, communities need to 'use it smartly.' (Detroit News)

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Today in Detroit:

• Parent Engagement Session - Charles R. Drew Transition Center (12:00 AM)
• Read-opoly Continues... - Caroline Kennedy Library (12:00 AM)
• Poetry Month: Create a Poem - Caroline Kennedy Library (12:00 AM)
• Spirit & Truth - St. Stephen AME Church (7:30 PM)
• The Freelance Writer's Survival Guide (8:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Detroit Institute of Arts: "In Mexico, and other Latin American countries, the "Day of the Dead" is the time of the year to celebrate the lives of close relatives, friends, or community members who have passed away. Objects important to lost loved ones, such as fav..." (Instagram)
• Detroit Police Department: "SPRING SNOW We know snow may put a damper on your Monday, but don't let your day get ruined because of a crash. Drive slowly and safely today, #OneDetroit!" (Facebook)
• Detroit Historical Society: "Looking for an event venue that has a long history in Detroit? Check out the Dossin Great Lakes Museum's DeRoy Hall! Learn more about the space's history in the Museum on the Society Blog: https://bit.ly/3K4J4Dk #1: DeRoy Hall, presen..." (Facebook)
• Detroit Police Department: "$500 CASH REWARD Have you seen this vehicle? It's connected to a non-fatal, double shooting that happened in the 4400 block of Cicotte on February 14, 2022 at approximately 4:40 a.m. We're looking for the occupant(s) of a black, four..." (Facebook)

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— 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