Want Corned Beef On St. Patrick’s Day? Ask Your Priest: Patch PM

METRO DETROIT, MI – Here are some stories from the Michigan Patch network worth talking about tonight:

St. Patrick’s Day Is A Lenten Friday: Can Catholics Eat Corned Beef And Cabbage?

• St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Friday during Lent. Do Catholics have to put fish in their shepherd’s pie? It’s up to individual priests.

Busch's Opens In Canton, Fresh Thyme On The Way

• A vibrant grocery scene appears to be developing in Canton with Meijer, Holiday Market, Kroger, Target and Walmart all having outlets.

Dad’s Response To Transgender Spouse, Daughter May Surprise You

• An extraordinary family stays together and a marriage remains intact after the mom transitions to a dad and a son transitions to a daughter.

Dearborn City Councilman Claims He Was 'Punched In The Face'

• In a statement dated March 14, Sareini said he and his family were “verbally harassed” and assaulted.

Best Graduate Schools In 2018: What Michigan Schools Made The List?

• If you’re planning on getting a graduate degree, you might not have to go any farther than Michigan.

L’Anse Creuse Students' Art Work Featured In Annual Macomb County Show

• All of the artwork is currently on display inside the Anton Art Center now through April 8th.

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