Oh, You Beautiful Doll! And an Even More Beautiful Civil Rights Message: Patch PM

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

Detroit's American Girl Story Told in Amazon TV Special

• Melody's story based on the life of activist Rev. Jo Ann Watson.

The Forbes 400: Michigan’s 8 Wealthiest Billionaires Ranked

• Report highlights self-made billionaires, women, immigrants and also tracks Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s fortune.

Snow, Cold Ahead This Winter: AccuWeather Long-Range Outlook

• If you love snow, this winter should be a treat. Lake-effect snow could arrive early, AccuWeather says.

Creepy Clown Sighting in Clinton Township: What’s Behind the Craze?

• The clown was only waving, but across the nation, the menacing stunts have closed schools and resulted in at least a dozen arrests.

Kanye West Reschedules Thursday’s Metro Detroit Concert

• The enigmatic rap superstar cited “family concerns” after wife Kim Kardashian robbed of $10 million in jewelry in Paris.

73 Pets Blessed at Bloomfield Hills Church

• Pet blessings held around the country to commemorate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment.

City Prohibits Political Signs Before Oct. 8

• Ordinance enacted to reduce "pollution." Residents cry free speech foul.

Also Worth a Read

• For 60 Years, St. Clair Shores Church Has Been A Refuge
• Police Looking for Man Who Grabbed Cash from Register and Ran
• More Details Emerge on Kinross Prison Riot
• Veterans Day 2016: Dearborn Needs Names of Vets, Military Personnel
• Prayers for Peace Between Police, Civilians at Pointes NAACP Vigil
• Dad in Child Custody Case Threatens to ‘Sever the Heads’ of Judges: Sheriff
• Did You #Reflect4Rosh? Michigan Jews Are, and It's Catching On
• ‘Gilmore Girls’ Revival: Ferndale, Detroit Spots Become Luke’s Diner Pop-Ups
• Thrill of Passing a Kidney Stone? Roller Coasters May Help: Study
• Now, That's an Honest Employee at Bloomfield Township Costco
• Gold Star Dad Khizr Khan: Vote for American Values
• Ze? Hir? Pronouns at University of Michigan Reflect Gender Identity
• What Are Your Chances of Hitting a Deer in Michigan?
• Michigan Getting Fatter in CDC’s Most Obese States List
• Which Michigan Communities Have Chromium 6 In Their Water — And How Much?
• Where Have UFOs Been Sighted in Michigan?
• Apple Season 2016 in SE Michigan: U-Pick Farms, Cider Mills, Pumpkins
• 2016 Fall Foliage Peak in Michigan, U.S.: Interactive Map

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