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Good morning Lansing! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's the new plan to bring Lansing's Big Penny back to life?
  • How a hawk survived being stuck in a car near Lansing
  • Why two British influencers can't stop coming back to Lansing

Also on today's calendar: Xfinity Student Hour and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 74 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Sunday: A shower; breezy in the a.m., temps: high: 74, low: 51.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 73 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Group working to get Lansing's truck-eating Big Penny 'smiling' once again (wlns.com) — Lansing's beloved "truck-eating" Big Penny bridge may soon get her trademark eyes and teeth back, as local prank group STUPID works with Canadian National Railroad and city officials on a safe restoration plan. After vandalism in April and railroad safety concerns halted earlier designs, the group is now exploring painted teeth, new post-mounted eyes, or even a 3D face to keep the landmark smiling.
   

• Hawk rescued after becoming caught in grille of a vehicle near Lansing (lansingstatejournal.com) — A red-tailed hawk was dramatically rescued after becoming trapped in a vehicle grille following a collision on northbound U.S. 127 near Lansing, with the driver eventually stopping in Okemos to call for help. Ingham County Animal Control, a volunteer from Wildside Rehabilitation & Education, and the driver all worked together to sedate and free the bird, which was taken to a rehab center for treatment.
   

• The British are coming again as Josh and Jase plan fall Michigan trip (woodtv.com) — Lansing just got an international shoutout as British influencers Josh and Jase highlighted stops like Big Penny, the Capitol and Steakhouse Philly Bar & Grill, capped by Mayor Andy Schor declaring July 28 "Josh and Jase Day." After falling for Michigan's winter and summer, they're already planning a fall return that will bring more attention to Lansing and the wider Mid-Michigan region.
   

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East Lansing

  • East Lansing is Seeing More Extreme Rain Storms, a New Plan Prepares for a Wetter Future (eastlansinginfo.news)
  • Move-in week approaches for Michigan State students (wilx.com)
  • Mistrial Declared in Fowlerville Man's Death in East Lansing (whmi.com)

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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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