Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of August.
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🏘️ Community
Dr. William G. Anderson, who broke racial barriers as Detroit's first Black surgical resident and marched for civil rights, died on Sunday, Aug.
16 at age 98. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Empowerment Church (24350 Southfield Road) with the funeral following in Livonia.
🎭 Culture
The Detroit News Celebrate Michigan Photo Contest has unveiled its 72 finalists in a statewide photography event.
Voting for the People’s Choice award begins today and will conclude at 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 26.
🏛️ Government
The Gordie Howe International Bridge, which opened to motorists on July 27 and pedestrians shortly after, now celebrates with a new commemorative patch; interested individuals can pick it up (3201 Sandwich St.) today between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Officials say this is the fifth patch series.
🏈 Sports
On Wednesday, the Pirates rallied with two ninth-inning homers by Flores and Lowe to win 4-3 over the Tigers, who are now struggling in playoff contention; the Tigers are off today and will begin a series with the Royals on Friday at Kauffman Stadium.
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