'Hamilton' Coming To Detroit + Arsonist Facing 10 Charges

Happy Saturday, neighbors! Here's everything going on around Detroit today.

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First, today's weather:

Very cold. High: 22 Low: 12.

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Here are the top stories in Detroit today:

1. 'Hamilton' is coming again to Detroit, along with 'Ain't Too Proud' and other Broadway hits. (Detroit Free Press)
2. DNR kills some beavers on Detroit's Belle Isle. (Detroit Metro Times)
3. In Honor Of Black History Month, Black Leaders Detroit Awarding 20 Grants To Black Non-Profits. (CBS Detroit)
4. Ontario judge extends order clearing Ambassador Bridge as Windsor fears protester return. (The Detroit News)
5. 'Serial arsonist' facing 10 charges, linked to 9 fires in Detroit, Highland Park, officials say. (WDIV ClickOnDetroit)

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Today in Detroit:

• RHS Boy's Varsity Basketball - PSL Championship (12:00 AM)
• Downriver Birding Blitz - Detroit Audubon Society (9:00 AM)
• RHS Girl's Basketball: PSL Finals @ Calihan Hall (5:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Detroit Historical Society: "On February 18, 1839, the Detroit Boat Club was organized, making it one of the oldest boat clubs in America, and one of the oldest social organizations in Michigan. Originally formed for the purpose of establishing rowing on the Detroit..." (Facebook)
• Detroit Lions: "All month, we are spotlighting young leaders already making their impact on Detroit. Learn more about Tyler Mitchell, from @dbgdetroit! #LionsBHM" (Instagram)
• Detroit Public Schools Community District: "Due to the winter storm and dangerous road conditions, #DPSCD is shifting to online learning tomorrow, Friday, February 18, 2022. All students are expected to login for a full day of learning. We will return for in person learning after ..." (Facebook)
• Detroit Public Schools Community District: "The PSL Playoffs for Girls & Boys basketball is here! Join both teams on Feb 21, at @oaklandu to catch all the action! Pre-order links for tickets ($10) and game times are below! Boys- 8 pm https://fal.cn/3mg9C Girls- 6 pm https://f..." (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 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