Aretha Franklin Post Office + New GM Facility + Vehicle Grenades

Morning, Detroit! Let's get this Wednesday started. Here's what's happening today in your city.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy

• High 74, low 63
• 7 mph winds, with gusts up to 9 mph

Here are the top stories today in Detroit:

1. Detroit post office renamed after Aretha Franklin (Detroit Patch)

2. AccuWeather says the return of a La Niña cycle could affect how much snow Detroit receives and the severity of the polar vortex. (Detroit Patch)

3. UPDATE: 2 grenades in vehicle caused Ambassador Bridge Closure (Detroit Patch)

4. GM building electric vehicle battery facility in Detroit suburb (Detroit Patch)

5. A new report from RoboKiller shows more than 40.1 billion spam calls have cost people in Michigan and others more than $325 million. (Michigan Patch)

6. The Forbes 400: 6 Michigan billionaires made the cut (Michigan Patch)

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Detroit Patch Notebook

• Detroit Police Department: "Officers with Detroit Police Department’s 6th and 8th precincts held a community roll-call in the Evergreen and Fenkell area, which has seen rising crime.
  The goal: to reassure residents of DPD’s presence and commitment to community safety." (Facebook)
• Detroit Police Department: "We're looking for two suspects who approached a local restaurant and threw objects into the building, setting it on fire. There was minimal damage to the restaurant. Please call DPD’s Arson Unit at 313-628-2900 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up if you have information about this crime." (Facebook)
• Detroit Police Department: "On this day in 1974: The Detroit Police Department will place women officers on beat patrol. "There's no reason to believe that female officers can't handle additional assignments," says Police Chief Philip Tannian." (Facebook)
• Detroit Public Schools Community District: "Job Seekers!!! Are you ready to start a rewarding new position and help #DPSCD students rise? Attend our in-person Support Staff Hiring Fair on Saturday, Oct 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cass Tech High School. Open positions - Security, Food Service, Substitute Teachers, Paraeducators, Transportation, and more! All safety protocols will be followed including masks and social distancing. To register and view a complete list of open positions, visit detroitk12.org/careers." (Facebook)
• Detroit Symphony Orchestra: "Jader Bignamini kicks off his first full season as Music Director with two audience favorites. Watch the FREE Live from Orchestra Hall webcast on Saturday, October 9 at 8:00pm. https://www.dso.org/watch/1749657" (Facebook)

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