Detroit's Office Vacancy + Detroit Looks To Demolish Packard Plant

Happy Thursday, neighbors! Here's everything going on today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Sun giving way to clouds. High: 61 Low: 49.

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Here are the top stories today in Detroit:

1. The City of Detroit is seeking bids to demolish the Packard Plant. (Detroit News)
2. Detroit's Pophouse Unveils New Interior Design at One Campus Martius. (dbusiness.com)
3. In his first year of eligibly, legendary Detroit rapper Eminem was voted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, putting him in an elite class of first-ballot Hall of Famers. (Detroit Patch)
4. Detroit's office vacancy reaches 23 percent despite residents returning to in-person work. (WXYZ 7 Action News Detroit)

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Today in Detroit:

• Cap & Gown Pictures (Events) - Thurston High School (12:00 AM)
• Virtual Story Time on Zoom with Mr. Jim (10:45 AM)
• In Person Story Time with Mr. Jim - Caroline Kennedy Library (11:30 AM)
• ESL Conversation Class - Caroline Kennedy Library (2:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Nextdoor Neighbor, Berg/Lahser: "Help wanted. - Cleaning position at a commercial property located in Southfield. Lawn care worker also needed. Contact 313.310.4181 (text)" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Core City: "Hi neighbors! - Just wanted to drop a note to share that Milk & Froth Ice Cream is hiring for customer service roles downtown. Team members earn an average of $17/hour with tips. You can learn more about the role and apply at milkandfrot..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Art Center: "I have only 2 openings left this week! - Just in time for Mother's Day... because what Momma doesn't love a clean home! Appointment available as soon as TOMORROW! https://forms.gle/8dSAGN4wdRB2pqbx9! Happy Mother's Day! 🎀" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Pilgrim Village: "Hello neighbors. - Please recommend me someone who can come replace this bent post. I already have the post, just need someone to come lift the floor about 1/4 inch & replace the bent post with the new one. Thank you" (Nextdoor)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow 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 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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