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Wednesday May 20th Patch AM

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  • How could Lansing’s zoning fight reshape housing options in Farmington?

Also on today's calendar: Game Night - 1st & 3rd Wednesdays and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Whatz the difference between Dubai...and Abu Dhabi? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cooler and less humid, with a high of 61 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Thursday: Some sun, temps: high: 65, low: 47.
  • Friday: Sun yielding to clouds, with a high of 65 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Michigan housing crunch sparks rare bipartisan push — and backlash (bridgedetroit.com) — State lawmakers are battling over major housing and zoning reforms that Farmington’s mayor says could reshape how homes are built in his community, but without enough local input. With bipartisan support and opposition crossing party lines, proposals range from limiting local lot-size rules to creating new tax credits, leaving Farmington residents watching closely for changes that could affect neighborhood density and affordability.    


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  • Man Killed In Canton House Fire After Trying To Save Pet: Officials (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: In Dubai, the people don't watch the 'Flintstone's'. But people in Abu Dhabi Do! (Thank you Jerri E. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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