🌱 Patch AM: Why a Huntington Woods rabbi is backing a Republican for U.S. Senate

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• Why a Huntington Woods rabbi is backing a Republican for U.S. Senate

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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• Saturday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 76 and low of 58 degrees.
• Sunday: Partly sunny with a shower, temps: high: 75, low: 54.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 75 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mike Rogers touts Democratic defectors as he seeks to exploit divisions over Abdul El-Sayed (iosconews.com) — A Huntington Woods rabbi who leads Kehillat Etz Chayim has joined a small group of Democrats publicly backing Republican U.S. Senate nominee Mike Rogers over Democrat Abdul El-Sayed. Their support highlights tensions within Michigan's Democratic coalition, especially among some Jewish and Black voters, as both campaigns battle over Israel policy, Medicare for All, and which candidate better reflects their values.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Multiracial students made up 5.8% of Angell Elementary School enrollment in 2024-25 (seoaklandnews.com)

Royal Oak

• Todd Rundgren blends hits, deep cuts, Motown at Royal Oak Music Theatre (theoaklandpress.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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