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In today's newsletter:

  • Six workers hurt during Ford Field teardown after Ed Sheeran show
  • What today's I-75 ramp reopening means for Detroit–Royal Oak commuters.
  • Why one southwest Detroit block is suddenly double-checking every locked door.

Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Hot and humid; a p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 93, low: 72.
  • Thursday: Periods of sun with a t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 6 Injured In Equipment Accident After Ed Sheeran Concert In Detroit: Report (patch.com) — Detroit concert workers are recovering after six people were hurt when stage teardown equipment accidentally struck them at Ford Field following Ed Sheeran's LOOP Tour stop. Two workers were hospitalized in serious condition and four in stable condition, though none of the injuries are believed life-threatening. Ford Field officials say they've launched a full review and are working with authorities while praising Detroit Fire and EMS for their quick response.
   

2. 'Really nice to have it open again': Commuters relieved as I-75 ramps reopen from I-696 (wxyz.com) — Drivers commuting between Detroit and Royal Oak are getting time back as the northbound and southbound I-75 ramps from westbound I-696 finally reopen after months of construction detours. The change is easing backups through Royal Oak and nearby suburbs, helping families with school commutes and giving local businesses relief from rush-hour traffic snarls.
   

3. Detroit man charged with home invasion, sexual assault of woman in her 60s in broad daylight (wxyz.com) — A 23-year-old man is jailed without bond after police say he broke into a woman's southwest Detroit home in daylight and violently assaulted her, before fleeing when a roommate arrived. Neighbors say the attack has shaken their usually quiet block and prompted residents to lock doors and watch security cameras more closely.
   

4. Detroit residents rush to store for free grocery giveaway: "I was very thankful" (cbsnews.com) — A free grocery giveaway at Mike's Fresh Market on Detroit's east side drew such huge crowds Monday that police had to control traffic and stop more shoppers from entering. Residents described chaotic but generous scenes, with some families filling multiple vehicles with food provided through a partnership involving Fifth Third Bank.
   

5. Why Michigan drivers turn right to go left and why the rest of the country is finally catching on (clickondetroit.com) — Drivers in Detroit regularly navigate the "Michigan Left," a traffic design pioneered at Eight Mile and Livernois that sends you right before you can turn left. The piece explains how this Motor City innovation cuts crashes and improves traffic flow, and why other states are now copying a system Detroiters have used for decades.
   

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