🌱 Patch AM: Why Clawson joined other Michigan communities in dropping Flock cameras

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Clawson joined other Michigan communities in dropping Flock cameras

Also on today's calendar: RedCross Blood Drive and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Not as warm with a t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 66 degrees.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 79, low: 61.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Monroe County votes to stop using Flock cameras, citing constitutionality (detroitnews.com) — Monroe County has voted to stop using Flock Safety license plate reader cameras, citing constitutional and privacy concerns after extensive public comment. Clawson is among several Michigan communities that have already ended Flock contracts, reflecting growing local skepticism about the surveillance technology and its impact on residents' privacy and civil liberties.
   

📸 Around Clawson

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Clawson

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 26
• Fall Claws N Paws Festival →
  Clawson City Park, Clawson Park, 935 N Custer Ave, Clawson
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 8
• School Resumes- Full Day
  Addams Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48073
  8:20 am
• CMS + CHS Curriculum Night
  Clawson High School Clawson, MI 48017
  6:00 pm
Friday September 11
• RedCross Blood Drive →
  1730 W Auburn Rd, Rochester Hills
  11:00 am
• South Playground - PTA Ice Cream Social
  Northwood Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48073
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday September 4
• Red Oaks Nature Center Morning Munchkins →
  Red Oaks Nature Center, 30300 Hales St, Madison Heights
  10:30 am
Saturday September 5
• Farmers Market →
  City of Royal Oak - Community Events Royal Oak Farmers Market - 316 E 11 Mile Road Royal Oak MI 48067
  7:00 am
Sunday September 6
• Antiques & Collectibles Market →
  City of Royal Oak - Community Events Royal Oak Farmers Market - 316 E 11 Mile Road Royal Oak MI 48067
  8:00 am
• Hotel Royal Oak - Sunday Summer Concert Series
  Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce 811 E. 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48067
  4:00 pm
Monday September 7
• City Offices Closed (Labor Day) →
  Madison Heights, MI Calendar Madison Heights, MI 48071
• City Offices Closed in Observance of Labor Day →
  Royal Oak, MI Calendar Royal Oak, MI 48067
• Library Closed →
  Madison Heights, MI Calendar Madison Heights, MI 48071
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Panera posted a job opening for Catering Lead in Royal Oak. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Royal Oak

• 2026 Candidate Interview: Trina Tocco and Liz Dupee for Royal Oak School Board (oaklandcounty115.com)
• How a Culinary Institute Turned a Blank Screen Into a Brand Statement (avnetwork.com)
• Metro Events Guide: How to spend Labor Day weekend in metro Detroit (wdet.org)

Troy

• School of Rock Troy Grand Opening (littleguidedetroit.com)

Utica

• Child, Grandparents Attacked By Family Dogs In Macomb County: Sheriff (patch.com)

Ok Clawson! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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