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Counting Calories on Fat Tuesday, a Detroit Tradition at WJR

Feb 17, 2026 | 8:24 AM
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Feb. 17, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson, Jamie Edmonds, and Chris Renwick celebrate Fat Tuesday with Rocky Raczkowski and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell. They discuss paczki traditions and the importance of community, laughter, and shared values.

DETROIT ~ Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-6) and Rocky Raczkowski deliver paczkis to the WJR studio Feb. 17 for Fat Tuesday, more commonly known as Paczki Day in Detroit! Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds spoke with them about this celebration, which is deeply rooted in Polish tradition and is a reminder of shared customs and historical awareness.

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