Metro Detroit Artist Dies + Detroit Police Chief Speaks On Shootings

Morning, neighbors! Dylan Siwicki here with the latest edition of the Detroit Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Warmer with periods of sun. High: 52 Low: 32.

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Here are the top stories today in Detroit:

1. Metro Detroit artist Monica Molinaro has died, celebration of life planned at the DIA. (Detroit Metro Times)
2. Wrongfully convicted Detroit man freed after nearly two decades in prison. (Detroit News)
3. 81-year-old Detroit man shot while trying to apologize to pedestrians he almost hit with vehicle. (FOX 2 Detroit)
4. Detroit police chief seek help investigating recent non fatal shootings. (WDIV)

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Today in Detroit:

• Read-opoly Continues... - Caroline Kennedy Library (12:00 AM)
• Poetry Month: Create a Poem - Caroline Kennedy Library (12:00 AM)
• Veterans Service Officer - Caroline Kennedy Library (11:00 AM)
• In Person Story Time with Mr. Jim - Caroline Kennedy Library (11:30 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Nextdoor Neighbor, Islandview: "Hey Neighbors! - I am looking for a Notary in our area. I tried UPS, but they disregarded my appointment and didn't even have one there at my appointed time." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, South Warrendale-WCO: "Anyone missing an all white cockatiel? - Found in the Warrendale area." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, LaSalle-College Park: "If you or someone you know is in need of life insurance from ages 18-85. - CLICK BELOW https://agents.ethoslife.com/i... If you are a licensed life agent looking to expand your portfolio or simply looking to go independent CLICK..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, North Rosedale Park: "Cement Driveway - I need a cement driveway. Does anyone have any referrals? Please inbox me." (Nextdoor)

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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