Study Shows Detroit Hotels Hurting + Pumpkin Patches

Morning, Detroit! Here's everything you need to know to get this Friday, September 17 started. Here's everything worth knowing today in town.

Are you a local business owner or marketer in Detroit? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown.

First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 83 Low: 64.

Here are the top stories today in Detroit:

1. This study shows that Detroit area hotels losing more than two-thirds of business travel revenue. (Crain's Detroit Business)
2. Detroit area pumpkin patches to visit in 2021 (Detroit Patch)
3. This off-duty Detroit police officer was arrested after fleeing police. (The Detroit News)
4. State House removes Jewell Jones from committees after handcuff key charges. (The Detroit News)
5. Rolling Stone magazine named Aretha Franklin's 'Respect' as the greatest song ever. (Patch)

This Newsletter will run Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday each week.

Live in Detroit? Click here to subscribe to our free breaking news alerts delivered to your inbox and mobile devices. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and download our free mobile app on Android or iPhone.

Today's Detroit Daily is brought to you by our friends at Verizon. They're building the fastest 5G network in the country. To learn how 5G is going to change life for you and your community — and to get access to this amazing technology — click here. And thank you Verizon for sponsoring this community resource in Detroit!

Today in Detroit:

• School Pride Day - Pasteur Elementary School (12:00 a.m.)
• BCHS I-Rise Plans - School Wide - Teacher/Student Check-ins (12:00 a.m.)
• Mindfulness and Meditation - Wayne State University - Events (5:30 a.m.)
• ISE Seminar Series: Incentive Design for Promoting Ridesharing (7:00 a.m.)
• Return to Work and Leave Your Worries Behind (7:00 a.m.)
• Soft Open House for Parents (6th, 7th & 8th Grades) (7:30 a.m.)
• Pulaski Student Showcase Day During Morning Meeting (7:45 a.m.)
• Lessons from a pandemic - Wayne State University - Events (8:00 a.m.)
• 9 Things New Faculty Need to Know About Title IX (8:00 a.m.)
• Constitution Day - Nolan Elementary-Middle School (8:00 a.m.)
• Chemistry and Food Friday: Donald Raymond and Courtney Kondor (8:30 a.m.)
• Physics PAN Seminar by Dr. Soumya Mohapatra (Columbia University (US)) (11:30 a.m.)
• Gleaners Food Bank (Events) - Addams Elementary School (1:30 p.m.)
• Gleaners Food Bank at Addams (Fisher Elementary) (1:30 p.m.)
• Welcome Back - Communication and Media Arts High School (2:00 p.m.)
• Cody Football Game- Away - Cody High School (4:00 p.m.)
• Boys Varsity Football @ Robichaud High School - Dearborn Heights (Events) (7:00 p.m.)
• Bingo Cards to Offend Humanity- Funhouse Production (7:00 p.m.)

Detroit Patch Notebook

• Detroit Lions: "@megatron will receive his Hall of Fame ring of excellence during #BALvsDET at halftime and Alex Karras’ family will be honored before the game. (Instagram)
• Detroit Police Department: "Detroit Police Assistant Chief LeValley updates our media partners about an off-duty officer who was arrested over the weekend." (Facebook)
• Detroit Police Department: "Time: 12 p.m. Date: Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021 Location: 8100 block of Coyle St. NON-FATAL SHOOTING INVESTIGATION: Detroit police are investigating a non-fatal shooting that happened on the city's west side. (Facebook)
• Detroit Public Television: "Vaccine mandates - what do they mean for individuals and businesses? Understand rights and restrictions, and how to stay safe. Concerned about eviction? Learn about housing rights and CERA funds. This week we also take a look inside. (Facebook)

Feature your local business right here for just $79 a month. Click here to get started.

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday. I'll see you soon! If you're feeling these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Dylan Siwicki

About me: I was born and raised on Detroit's Westside, in the hard working blue-collar Polish neighborhood of Warrendale. I'm a Detroit Public School graduate who fought hard to earn my education. My aspiration into journalism came as a young kid, when I began following the corruption scandal of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. My first break in to the journalism world began with the opportunity to work at the Michigan Journal, where I primarily reported on campus and local news throughout Dearborn community. I eventually worked my way to news editor. In correlation to work in journalism, I had an amazing opportunity to study and write about many different cultures and backgrounds at the Past Institute, which also helped me prepare for this role. So with first-hand experience growing up in a tight-knit neighborhood, I know the importance of delivering news and telling stories that impact local communities. And as a breaking news editor at Patch for Metro Detroit, it's my job to deliver that news. So feel free to contact me about news tips or your own unique experiences at dylan.siwicki@patch.com

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Detroit Daily? Reach out anytime to dylan.siwicki@patch.com.