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In today's newsletter:

  • How one Detroit educator is reshaping schools beyond the classroom walls
  • Win big yesterday? Here's how Detroit players can claim lottery prizes
  • How Lily Allen transformed Fox Theatre with a one-woman 'West End Girl'

Also on today's calendar: Les Misérables and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 83 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly cloudy and not as warm, temps: high: 70, low: 59.
  • Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Deputy Superintendent Alycia Meriweather's Vision of Equitable Education (elcentralmedia.com) — Detroit Deputy Superintendent Alycia Meriweather is being honored with a 2026 Skillman Foundation Visionary Award for her work tackling inequities in Detroit Public Schools. A lifelong Detroiter, she's helped create Health Hubs in local high schools, connecting families to healthcare, food, clothing, and legal aid while driving down chronic absenteeism and pushing for funding that better reflects Detroit students' needs.
   

2. Michigan Lottery Daily 3, Daily 4 results for Sept. 12, 2026 (freep.com subscription) — Detroit lottery players can now check the full set of Sept. 12 Michigan Lottery winning numbers and see exactly how to claim any prize, including where to go in the city. The article lists all Daily 3, Daily 4 and other game results, plus step‑by‑step instructions and contact details for claiming winnings by mail, in Lansing, or at the Detroit regional office.
   

3. Lily Allen brings 'West End Girl' to life at Detroit's Fox Theatre (detroitnews.com) — Lily Allen just turned her 2025 album "West End Girl" into a vivid, theatrical one-woman show at Detroit's Fox Theatre, only her third-ever concert here. She performed the album straight through, with a cello-led opening set of older hits, giving Detroit fans an intimate, emotionally raw look at her life while hinting at more big-name music headed to the city.
   

4. When Will Michigan See Its First Snowfall? NWS Release Guide (news-usa.today) — Metro Detroit can typically expect its first measurable snow around November 16, with an inch or more usually arriving near the end of the month, according to new National Weather Service guidance. The report compares Detroit's averages with cities across Michigan and notes that a strong El Niño could mean more rain and sleet than deep snow this winter. Historical records also show how wildly Detroit's first snow dates can vary year to year.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Local Mazda Dealerships to Raise up to $40,000 for Metro Detroit High Schools Through Test Drive Events —Michigan News Read on Patch
  • Today I want to honor the rescue crews who risked their lives for days trying to find survivors.
    I specifically want to honor the Canadian crews, who responded with love and empathy in our hour of hurt. Like friends do. (Nextdoor Grand Meyer)
  • Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
    Found on September 4, 2026 in Detroit, MI 48223 near Heyden & Midland, Brilliant Detroit Brightmoor Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest… (Nextdoor North Rosedale Park)
  • The Salvation Army in the Midwest posted a job opening for Youth Activities Coordinator in Detroit. Apply here.
  • Village Green Companies posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Detroit. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Detroit here.

Ok Detroit! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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