Detroit's First Black Weather Reporter Dies + James Craig Still Trying

Hello, hello! I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening these days in Detroit. Let's have at it...

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First, today's weather:

A brief afternoon shower. High: 79 Low: 64.

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Here are the top stories in Detroit today:

1. Trudy Haynes, Detroit's first Black weather reporter, dies at 95. Haynes Detroit's first Black weather reporter for WXYZ-TV (Channel 7) in 1963. She made history two years later by becoming the first Black TV news reporter in Philadelphia for KYW-TV, which now goes by CBS-3. (Detroit Free Press)
2. A Detroit man was charged with murder after police said he fired multiple shots, one of which fatally struck an 11-year-child in a Detroit home, the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office announced Friday. (Detroit Patch)
3. James Craig launches improbable write-in campaign for governor. He was disqualified from August's primary ballot because election officials found massive fraud on his petition forms. (Detroit Metro Times)

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Today in Detroit:

• Pride Month Celebration (2:00 PM)
• Spark Joy With Scent (2:00 PM)
• Cass Tech's Senior Prom - Cass Technical High School (7:00 PM)
• Comedy Night Fundraiser - Detroit Habitat for Humanity (9:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Detroit Institute of Arts: "Charles Demuth was an American painter and illustrator who was a principal member of the Precisionist movement, which emphasized sharp lines and clear geometric shapes. Early in his career, Demuth created watercolors depicting landscapes..." (Detroit Institute of Arts via Instagram)
• Detroit Public Television: "Detroit legend Bob Seger's musical legacy is revisited in this intimate interview with photographer Tom Weschler, exploring his photo-book "Travelin' Man: On the Road and Behind the scenes with Bob Seger." Detroit Public Television and P..." (Detroit Public Television via Facebook)
• Detroit Symphony Orchestra: "Celebrate Independence Day while you enjoy your favorite treat and listen to performance groups across the Village, showcasing choral singing, ragtime, jazz, and more. Youth tickets start at just $12.50, buy yours today!" (Detroit Symphony Orchestra via Facebook)
• Detroit Public Schools Community District: "Martin Luther King Jr choir warmed the crowd up before awards were passed out with their beautiful voices! — #DPSCDStemAwards" (Detroit Public Schools Community District via 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 the Dearborn community. I eventually worked my way to news editor. 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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