Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of March.
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🏘️ Community
Lighthouse of Oakland County announced plans to double its emergency shelter beds for local families facing homelessness — the overhaul will roll out soon at its Oakland County facility.
🎭 Culture
Saudi Arabian moon spotters confirmed Eid al-Fitr will begin on Friday, Mar.
20, signaling the end of Ramadan. Southfield's Muslim community will gather for prayers and feasts (officially marking the holiday).
🏛️ Government
Oakland County Treasurer Robert Wittenberg said Monday during a news conference that the Jewish community has experienced hatred and violence throughout history.
Yesterday, the emergency center triggered 276 sirens from Holly to Southfield to alert 1.3 million residents during a statewide tornado drill aimed at severe weather awareness — specialists used a phone app remotely to monitor and coordinate alerts.
🏥 Health
Chantez Sanford, a 24-year-old college student, became Michigan’s first patient to receive an innovative gene therapy for sickle cell disease on March 18, and doctors say the treatment shows promise (it may reduce complications) as they monitor his progress.
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