University of Michigan (Almost) Best Education Value in U.S.: Patch PM

DETROIT, MI – Here are some stories to talk about tonight on Michigan Patch:

U-M Offers Second-Best Value in Country: Ranking

• Two other Michigan schools cracked the Top 100 in CNN MONEY ranking of colleges delivering the best value.

Fiat-Chrysler Not Only Wants to Be Hacked, It Will Pay $1,500

• The automaker, which recalled 1.4 million vehicles over a steering hack, has teamed with a private cybersecurity company to pay bounties.

Michigan Attorney General to Speak at GOP Convention

• Bill Schuette is the only Michigander scheduled so far asked to speak at Donald Trump’s nominating convention.

Birmingham Girls Report Stranger Danger: Talk to Your Kids

• A report has been filed with the Birmingham Police Department after a stranger reportedly offered the girls a ride.

Toddler, 3, Nearly Drowns in St. Clair Shores

• A swimmer pulled the unresponsive girl from swimming pool and lifeguards successfully resuscitated her.

Ferndale Pot Activist Goes to Jail For (Wait For It) Pot

• Andrew Cissell, the man behind Ferndale's pot vote, sentenced to 90 days in jail on charges stemming from Oakland County narcotics sting.

Features

Slave Descendant, Plantation Owner Overcome Racial Discord

• Michigan man’s quest for answers — why was his great-grandfather white when the rest of his family was black? — takes a surprise turn.

Long Thought Dead, Vietnam Vet Finally Gets Purple Heart

• For 47 years, Fred Rivera believed Herman Johnson died in his arms in Vietnam. The truth came out after he recalled the moment in his book.

Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower Happening Now

• When are the peak dates for the 2016 Delta Aquarids and Perseids meteor showers, and will that pesky moon wash out the show?

Also Worth a Read

• Older Adults at Special Risk of West Nile Virus: Health Officials
• Social Media Threats Against Cops Uncharted Legal Territory
• 2016 Rio Olympics Team USA: Michigan Athletes Named So Far
• Michigan Courthouse Shooter ‘Trying to Get Home to Daughter’: Ex-Wife
• Play Pokemon Go in Metro Detroit Without Stupidity: Officials
• First Order of Business for ‘Cat Girl’: Write a Book by Age 8

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