Detroit's Best Picnic Spots + Detroit Housing Market Bounces Back

Good morning, Detroit! Let's get you started this Thursday with everything you need to know going on in town today.

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy, a shower; breezy. High: 51 Low: 37.

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Here are the top stories today in Detroit:

1. Report: Downtown Detroit housing market, visitors bounce back but workers lag. (Detroit News)
2. Detroit Opera to Present 'La bohème' in Reverse. (The Jewish News)
3. 5 Best Picnic Spots in Detroit to Indulge in the Outdoor City Life. (Detroitisit)
4. Sacred Jazz Concert Returns with NEW Boys Choir of Detroit. (FOX 2 Detroit)

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Today in Detroit:

• Science of Grief: Poetry Workshop and Reading (6:00 PM)
• All City Dance Concert - Cass Technical High School (6:30 PM)
• PTSA General Body Meeting - Cass Technical High School (6:30 PM)
• NHS Induction (Events) - Thurston High School (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Detroit Police Department: "It's #SevereWeatherAwarenessWeek. The importance of preparing for disasters is universal. Emergencies can happen anytime or anywhere. Preparing before the unexpected happens can make a dramatic difference in a person's ability to cope wi..." (Facebook)
• Detroit Public Television: "Join FRONTLINE | PBS to examine the life and legacy of the powerful, polarizing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Watch TONIGHT at 9pm ET." (Facebook)
• Detroit Public Schools Community District: "The Office of Fine & Performing Arts will host its 80th Annual All-City Dance Concert on March 24 at 6:30 p.m. at Detroit School of Arts! Purchase your tickets for $15 In-Person & Virtually. All tickets are advanced sales, no tickets wil..." (Facebook)
• Detroit Public Schools Community District: "Join our upcoming ESE Parent Meeting with a focus on Transition Planning today at 6 pm. For meeting details, ESE support, and resources visit https://www.detroitk12.org/ese #RISEUPwithDPSCD" (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday. See you all tomorrow morning for 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 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