Join Morgan Riley for the latest Detroit news covering the emotional closure of St. Charles Lwanga Catholic Church, a tragic hayride accident in St. Clair County, and how the community rallied after multiple break-ins at Royal Oak's Hype House. Get updates on local safety concerns, weather forecasts, and discover upcoming weekend events including the Outdoor Adventure Center's Train Expo and SPKRBOX's global dance ritual. This episode highlights Detroit's resilience, showcasing how neighbors continue supporting each other through challenges while celebrating the city's rich cultural heritage. Subscribe now for weekly Detroit updates that matter to your community.
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Episode Transcript
Ward on the streets of Detroit. It's Morgan Riley here
with your news update. The past few days had been
marked by both heartbreak and resilience across our city. Detroit's
West Side was shaken this weekend after Saint Charles Lawonga
Catholic Church, formerly known as Saint Cecilia, announced its closure
for generations. This church has been a cornerstone, Its historic
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works of art, and its unique role in embracing diverse
faces of faith will be deeply missed. Parishioners gather for
what could be the final time, reflecting on a location
that has carried Detroit through both hard and hopeful times,
Turning to safety. A tragic incident unfolded during a hay
ride in neighboring Saint Clair County, when an eighty five
year old woman died after a crash. Several others ages
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fifty four to seventy seven, were seriously injured, and the
tractor driver remains in critical condition. Detroit neighbors played a
heroic role, responding swiftly and helping before first responders arrive. Meanwhile,
a seventeen year old was left in critical condition after
a shooting on Manning Street near East State fair. The
Detroit Police are asking anyone with information to come forward,
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a somber reminder of the reality's many local teens face.
In a sign of community strength, I want to highlight
the dedication of Detroit's small business owners. Just outside our city,
Hype House in Royal Oak experienced a fifth break in
this year, leaving the owner and community scrambling again. Instead
of losing hope, friends and neighbors stepped up, donating merchandise
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and offering support on the spot. Their actions reflect the
very backbone of Detroit's spirit, where unity rises above adversity.
This week's weather brings a mild spell, temperatures in the
low sixties, partly cloudy skies and windstaying calm for those
planning and outing, but fire risk remains elevated, so outdoor
enthusiasts should stay cautious, and for those looking to soak
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up Detroit culture, mark your calendars. The Outdoor Adventure Center's
Train Expo happens October seventeenth and eighteenth right on the riverfront.
It's a celebration of railroading history, think model trains, live speakers,
and family activities. Music lovers can experience Domingo, a global
dance ritual on October nineteenth at SPKR Box with DJs
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from Detroit, Mexico, and Canada for families Fuller Farms Fall
on the Farmfest continues every weekend through October, offering apple picking,
hay rides, and games. Detroit is a mosaic of voices,
old school and new, just like the Mottown sound, next
to local hip hop, and just as relevant today as ever.
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Our news reflects a city that faces challenges head on,
draws on its history, and keeps showing up for each other.
This has been Morgan Riley, your neighbor in the news.
Thanks for tuning in. Don't forget to subscribe so you
never miss a Detroit News update. Remember you can always
email me at Morgan at Inception Point dot ai or
learn more on our website at Quiet Please dot ai.
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