This Beautiful Surprise Gesture Happened In Detroit: Patch PM

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

Random Act Of Kindness Day Came Early At Detroit Diner

• A stranger paid for diners’ breakfast, then quietly slipped out the door, though Random Acts of Kindness Day isn't until Friday, Feb. 17

Hundreds March in Detroit ‘Day Without Immigrants’ Rally

• Businesses also closed across southeast Michigan to demonstrate important role immigrants play in the economy.

Elvira, Severely Neglected Clinton Township Dog, Gets Justice

• The three co-owners of the dog pleaded no-contest to animal torture charges and will be sentenced this spring to up to four years in prison.

Dearborn Police Announce Multiple Arrests

• Charges in several incidents include terrorism, murder, ethnic intimidation, home invasion, armed robbery, assault and others.

Michigan Teacher Duct Tapes Student To Chair To Control Hand Gestures: Reports

• A Michigan high school chemistry teacher said the student was a distraction to others in the class and has since resigned, police said.

2 Members Of Armed Robbery Crew Convicted In Federal Court

• Feds: Two men went on a violent crime spree in late 2014 and early 2015, holding up Dollar General stores and holding workers at gunpoint.

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Also Worth a Read

• Tax Fraud Season: 6 Ways To Protect Yourself
• Dearborn Heights Family Annihilator Pleads Guilty
• Sen. Kid Rock? Michigan GOP Official Thinks It Would Be 'Awesome'
• Detroit Eateries James Beard Award Semifinalists
• Walmart Buys Metro Detroit Outdoors Retailer Moosejaw For $51M
• Birmingham Middle School Hate Incidents Reflect Broader Societal Issues: Superintendent
• 2 Teens Rescued From Sex Trafficking During Detroit Auto Show
• Man Awaiting Trial On Child Sex Abuse Accused Again: Police
• Kosch Family Gives $1.2 Million to Beaumont Health
• Automotive Glass Supplier Fuyao To Create 533 Jobs In Plymouth
• Troy-Based Funeral Home Brings Closure To Families For 100 Years
• Michigan Has A New ‘Welcoming City’ For Immigrants, Refugees
• Dearborn Native Claims Dog Died After 20-Hour Layover in Chicago
• 20 Victims Identified In Larceny Spree: Macomb County Sheriff
• Downtown Ferndale Businesses Chopping Prices This Weekend

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