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In today's newsletter:

  • How a new roundabout plan could change driving in Westland
  • When Westland families can meet firefighters and climb aboard the trucks

Also on today's calendar: AAUW-Dearborn 73rd Used Book,Media, and Gift Fundraiser and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 70 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 71, low: 49.
  • Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Roundabouts are coming to Wayne County communities: Here's what drivers need to know (wxyz.com) — New regional traffic plans could bring modern roundabouts to key intersections in Westland, aiming to cut serious crashes and ease congestion. Canton Township projects are already scheduled, and a countywide safety plan flags several Wayne County communities, including Westland, as strong candidates for future roundabout construction that drivers should be ready to navigate.
   

• Top Things for Metro Detroit Families to Do This October (littleguidedetroit.com) — Families in Westland can look forward to a Fire Prevention Week open house at their local fire station, offering truck tours, safety demos and kid-friendly activities. The broader October guide also highlights metro Detroit Halloween events, cider mill trips, festivals and museum deals, giving Westland parents plenty of nearby options for fall outings.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello, I am looking for a women's agency that will take gently used dresses, skirts and beautiful pant suit outfits, I cannot travel far, in the Westland, Livonia area, they had a Dress for Success agency at one time I think, would love for
    someone to come get or meet me locally , do not want to donate to Salvation Army, Veterans any of those charities , also drop off for Habitat for… (Nextdoor Malvern St/Warren Rd)
  • After 40 months of fighting cancer, today brought another radiation oncology appointment—and a different plan than I expected.
    I'm staying the course with treatment. The fight continues, but so does the rest of my life. #Cancer #CancerFight #WritersCommunity #MyStory … (Nextdoor The Landings)
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Online Grocery Pick-Up Clerk in Westland. Apply here.
  • First Service Corporation posted a job opening for Installation Technician in Westland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Garden City

Wayne

  • Nonprofit awarded $20K grant to build new water trailhead at Southwest Detroit park (clickondetroit.com)
  • Livestream: Charges to be announced in deadly stabbing of woman in downtown Detroit (clickondetroit.com)
  • Insurers say pharmacy loophole in auto no-fault causes higher rates (bnd.com)

Detroit

  • This MI City Outspends The Nation On Fast Food: Report (patch.com)
  • Man Charged In Random Downtown Detroit Fatal Stabbing: Prosecutor (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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