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π± Could your social media be checked when landing at Detroit Metro?
Coming up: Ryan Christopher Magic of the Holidays (3PM) on the Romulus Patch calendar

Coffee in hand, Romulus? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. βοΈοΈ
In today's newsletter:
- Could your social media be checked when landing at Detroit Metro?
- How a Romulus tour guide survived Lake Georgeβs deadliest boat disaster
Also on today's calendar: Babies and Books Story Time and 2 more events.
Find out what's happening in Romulusfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? π€ (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Romulusfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Cold with a passing flurry, with a high of 28 and low of 18 degrees. βοΈ Brr!
- Friday: Cloudy, flurries; chilly, temps: high: 30, low: 19.
- Saturday: A little snow in the p.m., with a high of 21 and low of 9 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ U.S. Customs and Border may probe travelers' social media history entering the country (fox2detroit.com) β Foreign visitors arriving at Detroit Metro Airport in Romulus could soon face new U.S. Customs and Border Protection rules requiring disclosure of up to five years of social media history and other personal data. The proposal, aimed at travelers using the Visa Waiver Program, is still in a public comment phase and has raised local concerns about privacy and effectiveness.
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β’ 20 years after Ethan Allen capsized on Lake George, survivor remembers losing 20 friends (adirondackexplorer.org) β A Lake George tour boat survivor recalls returning home to Romulus just days after the Ethan Allen capsized in 2005, killing 20 fellow travelers. She describes the chaotic trip, the moment the boat flipped, and the long legal and emotional aftermath, including small settlements, safety reforms, and how the tragedy ended the senior tours that had been the highlight of her career.
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πΈ Around Romulus
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π Upcoming Events in Romulus
β Featured events β
- Ryan Christopher Magic of the Holidays (3PM)
Diamondback Music Hall β Concert & Event Venue, 49345 S Interstate 94 Service Dr, Van Buren Township
2:00 pm
Saturday December 13
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Other local events
- Breakfast with Santa
Romulus, MI Calendar Romulus, MI 48174
9:00 am - Wreaths Across America
Romulus, MI Calendar Romulus, MI 48174
12:00 pm - Babies and Books Story Time
Romulus Public Library , 11121 Wayne Rd , Romulus
10:00 am - City Council Meeting
Romulus, MI Calendar , 11111 Wayne Road Romulus City Hall , Romulus
Saturday December 13
Tuesday December 16
Monday December 22
π£ Romulus Shout Outs!
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π Events Nearby
- Yoga for Health & Fitness
City of Taylor - Senior Services , 6750 Troy , Taylor
9:30 am - Non Denominational Bible Study
City of Taylor - Senior Services , 6750 Troy , Taylor
10:00 am - J&T's Kitchen Detroit
Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency Mission Cafe, 7310 Woodward Ave Suite 113, Detroit, MI, United States
12:00 pm - Drop In Line Dancing
City of Taylor - Senior Services , 6750 Troy , Taylor
12:00 pm - Customer Assistance Day
Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency Dearborn Civic Center, 15801 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, 48126, United States
1:00 pm - Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
Wayne, MI Calendar Wayne, MI 48184
7:00 pm - Livvy's Sweet Rolls
Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency Mission Cafe, 7310 Woodward Ave Suite 113, Detroit, MI, United States
8:30 am
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Report of police activity at airport in Detroit, Michigan.
11:42PM on Dec 9: Social media reports police presence at Detroit Airport. (Nextdoor ) - The crash on eastbound I-96 after Schaefer has been cleared.
11:33PM on Dec 9: Crash on EB I-96 after Schaefer Lanes blocks the right lane, right shoulder, and entrance ramp from Grand River. (Nextdoor )
- Paradies Lagardere - The Paradies Shops, Inc. posted a job opening for Utility | HHS Janitorial (1) in Romulus. Apply here.
- Workbox Staffing posted a job opening for 1st Shift - Auto Tape Edger (Eastern) in Romulus. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Romulus here.
π Nearby News
Wayne
- Wayne County Man, Delivery Truck Driver Charged In Home Invasions: Sheriff (patch.com)
- Wayne County judge's decision to dismiss infant murder case questioned (wxyz.com)
- Rural Michigan broadband access to jump with $920M in fed funding (clickondetroit.com)
Taylor
- Roosevelt girls hoops cruises past DRL foe Taylor for first win of the season (thenewsherald.com)
Plymouth
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