7 Things to Know Around Metro Detroit; Previewing the Detroit Policy Conference

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Seven stories to know around town, plus Devon stops by to preview what he's been working on at the Detroit Policy Conference.

- There's a new contract between the city of Detroit and the Firefighters Association. It comes with raises and changes.

- A former Macomb County Prosecutor is facing 10 felony charges and the preliminary exam started today

- A boutique in Auburn Hills is in hot water after what their Vice President said in an email to a job applicant

- There's a setback for advancing LGBTQ+ protections in Michigan, already ranked one of the least welcoming for that community

- Trinity Health will be mandating vaccinations for their employees and contractors

Fun things to do:

- The Taylor Summer Fest is this weekend: http://www.taylorfestival.com/437/Taylor-Summer-Festival

- And join a barchaelogist guiding a speakeasies and scofflaws tour: https://thedetroitbus.com/product/scofflaws-and-speakeasies-the-detroit-prohibition-history-tour/

Plus Devon O'Reilly joins me at the end of the show to preview the Detroit Policy Conference. I'll be there, too if you happen to be there and want to say hi. https://www.detroitchamber.com/dpc/

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Talk with you Monday!