🌱 Patch AM: Why Clawson joined Eastpointe in dropping controversial Flock camera technology

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Clawson joined Eastpointe in dropping controversial Flock camera technology

Also on today's calendar: Royal Oak Garden Club Annual Perennial Exchange and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 74 and low of 57 degrees.
• Saturday: Rain, a thunderstorm, temps: high: 65, low: 58.
• Sunday: A little rain in the morning, with a high of 69 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Two Eastpointe police officers misused Flock network, chief says (macombdaily.com) — Clawson is among several southeast Michigan communities that, like Eastpointe, are ending their contracts with Flock license plate cameras amid concerns over misuse and privacy. Eastpointe disclosed two officers allegedly abused the system and has already halted its use while officials work through the termination process, adding safeguards and relying on other investigative tools instead.
   

📸 Around Clawson

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Clawson

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Royal Oak Garden Club Annual Perennial Exchange →
  Leo Mahany / Harold Meininger Senior Community Center, 3500 Marais Ave, Royal Oak
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday September 19
• Back to School Bash
  Clawson High School Clawson, MI 48017
  5:00 pm
• Back 2 School Bash
  Clawson Public Schools Clawson, MI 48017
  5:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Love Wins Brunch →
  Whiskey Taco Foxtrot, 28 S Main St, Clawson
  12:00 pm
Friday September 25
• LOCAL FILM PREMIERE: Ghost In The Closet Brings a Paranormal Comedy to Royal Oak's Five15 →
  Five15 Media, Mojo and More, 600 S Washington Ave, Royal Oak
  9:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Fall Claws N Paws Festival →
  Clawson City Park, Clawson Park, 935 N Custer Ave, Clawson
  3:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Talk 'N Tacos →
  Whiskey Taco Foxtrot, 28 South Main Street, Clawson

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday September 18
• Living On (Royal Oak) →
  Royal Oak Senior Center, 3500 Marais, Royal Oak
  10:30 am
• Oktoberfest 2026 →
  Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce, 30955 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak
  11:00 am
• PTA Welcome Back Picnic
  Greenfield Elementary Birmingham, MI 48009
  6:00 pm
• Toasting Hope Tasting Event
  The Townsend Hotel, 100 Townsend Street, Birmingham
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 19
• Gilda's Club Family Walk and 5K Run →
  Royal Oak MI
• Full Throttle Car Show for a Cause - Vehicle Registration →
  Kensington Church, 1825 East Square Lake Road, Troy

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Clawson. Apply here.
• Hearst Corporation posted a job opening for Contract Administrator in Troy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clawson here.

🗞 Nearby News

Royal Oak

• Rescued Isle Royale hiker thanks everyday heroes who helped bring him home: 'Wow, America you are beautiful' (mlive.com)
• Asian students made up 1.8% of Royal Oak High School's enrollment in 2024-25 (seoaklandnews.com)
• WATCH: Coast Guard helicopter rescues missing hiker after 11 days on Isle Royale (bringmethenews.com)

Troy

• Troy Man Threatens To Kill 4 Muslim Men Outside Library: Prosecutor (patch.com)

Detroit

• How To Watch Detroit Lions Vs Buffalo Bills Thursday Night (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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