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Here are the latest news headlines from Detroit:

Top Stories

  1. Detroit Police Officer Shot in the Line of Duty: A Detroit police officer was shot and injured while responding to a call in the city's west side. The officer is expected to recover. (Source: Detroit Free Press)
  2. New Development Planned for Downtown Detroit: A new mixed-use development is planned for downtown Detroit, featuring apartments, retail space, and a rooftop bar. The project is expected to break ground in 2024. (Source: Crain's Detroit Business)
  3. Detroit Public Schools to Receive $100 Million in Funding: The Michigan Legislature has approved a plan to provide $100 million in funding to Detroit Public Schools to help address budget shortfalls and improve student outcomes. (Source: The Detroit News)

Sports

  1. Lions Sign Quarterback Jared Goff to Extension: The Detroit Lions have signed quarterback Jared Goff to a three-year contract extension, keeping him with the team through the 2025 season. (Source: ESPN)
  2. Tigers' Miguel Cabrera to Miss Rest of Season: Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera will miss the remainder of the season due to a knee injury. (Source: MLB.com)
  3. Red Wings' Moritz Seider Named NHL Rookie of the Month: Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider has been named the NHL's Rookie of the Month for October. (Source: NHL.com)

Business

  1. Ford to Invest $250 Million in Electric Vehicle Production: Ford Motor Company is investing $250 million in its electric vehicle production facility in Flat Rock, Michigan, creating 150 new jobs. (Source: Ford Motor Company)
  2. Quicken Loans to Move Headquarters to Downtown Detroit: Quicken Loans, a major mortgage lender, is moving its headquarters from suburban Livonia to downtown Detroit. (Source: Crain's Detroit Business)
  3. Detroit's Small Business Community Receives $1 Million Grant: The city of Detroit has received a $1 million grant to support small businesses and entrepreneurs in the city. (Source: The Detroit News)

Community

  1. Detroit's Belle Isle Park to Host Free Outdoor Concerts: Belle Isle Park will host a series of free outdoor concerts this summer, featuring local and national acts. (Source: The Detroit News)
  2. Detroit Public Library to Offer Free Wi-Fi and Computers: The Detroit Public Library is offering free Wi-Fi and computer access to residents, in an effort to promote digital literacy and access. (Source: The Detroit Free Press)
  3. Detroit's Eastern Market to Host Holiday Market: Eastern Market, a historic public market in Detroit, will host a holiday market featuring local vendors, food, and drinks. (Source: Crain's Detroit Business)