Failed Smash And Grab At Detroit + DTE Plans Rate Hike

Hello and happy Wednesday! I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

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First, today's weather:

Sun mixing with clouds; warm. High: 87 Low: 66.

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Here are the top stories today in Detroit:

1. People from across metro Detroit gathered inside an auditorium at Wayne County Community College in Detroit on Monday to challenge a proposed DTE Energy rate hike. (Detroit Patch)
2. Failed smash and grab at Detroit marijuana grow operation sparks fire. Detroit fire crews responded to the intersection of Oakfield and Seven Mile after the truck that was used to break open a building caught fire. (FOX 2 Detroit)
3. Life expectancy in Michigan declined by 2 years in 2020 to 76 years, according to a new report from the National Center for Health Statistics. (Michigan Patch)

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Today in Detroit:

• Wayne State Urban Birding Field Trip (6:00 PM)
• Get Litty! - Edison Branch Library (6:30 PM)
• Bible Study - St. Stephen AME Church (6:30 PM)
• Planning Commission Meeting - City of Harper Woods (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Detroit Public Television: "There aren't enough words to describe the legend that is George Harrison. Celebrate his life with an all-star concert TONIGHT at 9:30pm ET, repeating Thursday at 9pm ET!" (Detroit Public Television via Facebook)
• Detroit Public Schools Community District: "Hey DPSCD Students & Families! WE'VE MISSED YOU! The good news is we get to see you soon! First day of School is just 7 DAYS AWAY on Monday Aug. 29th! #TimetoRise #TheFutureIsRising #Detroit #Education" (Detroit Public Schools Community District via Facebook)
• Autism Alliance of Michigan: "The Autism Hero Walk is just 25 days away and we're giving away one Family Membership to the Detroit Zoo in celebration! Donate $25 or more to the Autism Hero Walk within the next 25 hours and you'll be entered into the drawing to win. V..." (Autism Alliance of Michigan via Facebook)
• Preservation Detroit: "There's still time to get your tickets for tomorrow's Eastern Market tour! But hurry - sales end at 6pm!" (Preservation Detroit via Facebook)

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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 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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