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Hey there, Detroit! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Teen wounded after drive-by shooting on Detroit's west side
  • Here's how to watch the Lions' preseason home opener Saturday
  • Why a Detroit family feels forgotten after a police chase crash

Also on today's calendar: Briarwood Mall Hosts Summer @THEMALL - Valor Fitness on The Lawn and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny with a shower, temps: high: 77, low: 54.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 75 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Teen Boy Injured In Detroit Shooting: Reports (patch.com) — Detroit residents are being urged to share any information after a teenage boy was shot and wounded Thursday evening on Fielding Street near Warren Road, where a dark-colored Chevy Tahoe reportedly pulled up and opened fire. Police say the teen is in stable condition at a local hospital as detectives continue their investigation, and tips can be directed to Detroit police or Crime Stoppers.
   

2. How To Watch Detroit Lions Preseason Home Opener Saturday (patch.com) — Football fans in Detroit can catch the Lions' preseason home opener against the Washington Commanders at Ford Field on Saturday, with kickoff at noon and special Roary keychains for early attendees. Local viewers have multiple options to watch or listen, including Fox 2 Detroit, 97.1 The Ticket, NFL+, and free streaming on DetroitLions.com or the official team app.
   

3. Detroit family wants accountability after Redford police chase ends in crash on their property (wxyz.com) — A Detroit family is seeking accountability after a Redford police chase involving a stolen car ended with the suspect's vehicle slamming into their parked truck on Lenore Street. The impact shoved the truck into another car, terrified their children, and followed earlier theft damage to the same vehicle. Police caught a juvenile suspect, but the family says they've only been told to go through insurance and feel ignored.
   

4. Blue Cross changes spark protest over mental health care access (freep.com subscription) — Protesters gathered Friday outside Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan's Detroit headquarters to oppose planned changes to mental and behavioral health coverage. Mental health providers, patients, and advocates held signs like "People Over Profit" and "Protect Mental Health Access Across Michigan." The demonstration, which included remarks from U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, highlighted fears that the insurer's policy shift could limit care options statewide.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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