Some Detroit Neighborhoods Undercounted + Infrastructure Upgrades

Hello, people of Detroit! It's me again, Dylan Siwicki, your host of the Detroit Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Cooler with sun, some clouds. High: 42 Low: 32.

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Here are the top stories today in Detroit:

1. Detroit school district will require COVID-19 vaccines for staff members. (Detroit Free Press)
2. Infrastructure upgrades in Detroit will depend on what projects get financial priority. (WXYZ)
3. EB I-94 in Detroit closing this weekend for bridge work. (FOX 2 Detroit)
4. Detroit extends emergency health order governing access to public meetings. (The Detroit News)
5. Report: 2020 Census undercounted some Detroit neighborhoods by 8%. (Detroit Free Press)

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Today in Detroit:

• Monthly Assembly - Benjamin Carson High School of Science and Medicine (12:00 AM)
• Online Learning Day - Randolph Career and Technical Center (8:00 AM)
• Districtwide Online Instruction Day Friday December 17th (8:00 AM)
• On-line Learning - Diann Banks Williamson Education Center (9:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Detroit Public Television: "Spreading HOPE for the New Year, keeping parents informed as we head into the holiday break, and the latest news on kids and vaccines. JOIN the conversation LIVE TODAY, Thursday, Dec. 16 at 12 noon ET -- to ask your questions and hear an..." (Facebook)
• Detroit Historical Society: "On December 16, 1918, the Red Cross "Christmas Roll Call" membership drive kicked off, as advertised on this poster. Two images of Lady Liberty - one in the clothing of a Red Cross nurse and the other carrying a sword and shield - are sh..." (Facebook)
• Detroit Medical Center: "Snowpile 2021 brought an avalanche of smiles to the families at DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan. This annual event sponsored by The Children's Foundation focuses on the entire family, providing gifts for children hospitalized during ..." (Facebook)
• Detroit Police Department: "Hey there #OneDetroit! How well do you know Detroit/DPD history? Find out today by participating in Trivia Thursday! Read the question below and comment your answer. Check our page at 6pm for the correct answer. Hint: You can find this a..." (Facebook)
• Detroit Public Schools Community District: "Save the Date & Come Home! #DPSCD, in partnership with DPS Foundation, will honor alumni during a weekend of exciting and engaging "Come Home" events and a signature formal black-tie gala celebrating the inaugural Alumni Hall of Fame cla..." (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