Detroiter Stuck In Ukraine + Majorel Opens Detroit Office

Rise and shine, Detroit! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. These are the most important things going on today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Morning snow, 1-2"; cloudy. High: 29 Low: 15.

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Here are the top stories in Detroit today:

1. Detroiter working as translator stuck in Ukraine during Russia invasion. (WXYZ)
2. Tech firm Majorel to open Detroit office, hire 500 for social media review operation. (Detroit Free Press)
3. Man, woman killed in fire that began in basement of Detroit home, officials say. (WDIV ClickOnDetroit)
4. Ferndale native to perform in 'Stomp' production in Detroit. (C&G Newspapers)

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Today in Detroit:

• RHS Boy's Varsity Basketball - Battle of Champions (PSL Champs vs. CL Champs) (12:00 AM)
• DPSCD Finance Committee Meeting - Detroit Collegiate Preparatory High School at Northwestern (9:00 AM)
• Ford African-Ancestry Network 41st Annual Black History Month Celebration (5:45 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Nextdoor Neighbor, Blackstone/Greenwich: "Hey ladies I just wanted you to know I have lost 35lbs while simply detoxing my body and moving my body for 30mins a day. - What I have is not a get slim quick deal but what I can tell you is with consistency and discipline you can lose ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Blackstone/Greenwich: "How is your day today neighbors near and far? - Tell me one amazing thing that God blessed you with today?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Grand Meyer: "Brilliant Detroit Events - Hustle tomorrow 5:30-6:30 p.m. BD LF Community Health Night-Coping with Stress and Depression 6-7 p.m. SIGN UP - https://forms.gle/7Wc4rq2ZikUF... Join the Zoom Meeting https://wayne-edu.zoom.us/j/6514541542..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, East Kettering: "Can you please fill out the survey it is the link to the Brewer Park Survey. - We want to see what the community would like to see or have in their neighborhood. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdt60Z3oCoRc1nOImBP2PFIJ7xMG31xI..." (Nextdoor)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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