🌱 Patch AM: How a new app could change rides to Ferndale’s UHS

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In today's newsletter:

• How a new app could change rides to Ferndale's UHS
• How Ferndale students turned drones into paychecks and credentials
• Why did Ferndale walk away from Flock cameras?

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Some sun with a shower or two, with a high of 75 and low of 54 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, temps: high: 75, low: 56.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Ferndale's UHS Students Can Now Use GoKid Carpooling App (oaklandcounty115.com) — Families with students at Ferndale's University High School will soon be able to coordinate school carpools through the new GoKid app, launching August 27. Ferndale Public Schools hopes the secure, family-only platform will ease transportation challenges, cut absenteeism, and strengthen connections among UHS families, with registration details coming directly from the district.
   

2. Students 'Gain Real-Life Experience Through Drone' Apprenticeship Program (wnylabortoday.com) — Ferndale Public Schools students are earning certifications, wages, and national-level recognition through a hands-on Drone Apprenticeship Program. More than 30 middle and high schoolers logged over 160–200 training hours, built drones, raced competitively, and gained technical and data analytics skills that district leaders say connect classroom learning to real careers.
   

3. Sterling Heights sets Flock vote for second meeting in October (macombdaily.com) — Sterling Heights will vote in October on whether to keep or cancel its Flock Safety license-plate camera system, amid growing privacy concerns and debate over data sharing. The story notes that Ferndale is among several Southeast Michigan communities that have already ended their Flock contracts, highlighting a broader regional shift on surveillance technology.
   

4. Rochester Approves Downtown Social District for Outdoor Drinking and Shopping (wrif.com) — Ferndale is highlighted as one of several Oakland County cities already using a downtown social district, as Rochester just approved its own outdoor drinking-and-shopping zone. The measure lets patrons carry specially marked to-go drinks between participating businesses during set weekend hours. Local officials say these districts can boost business, though some residents remain wary about alcohol-related safety impacts.
   

📸 Around Ferndale

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ferndale

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday August 23
• Magic Bag Presents: The Impossibles →
  Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave, Ferndale
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday August 24
• Board of Education Regular Meeting
  Hazel Park High School Hazel Park Schools Administration Building, 1620 E Elza Ave #2358
  6:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Ambassador Committee Meeting
  Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Virtual
  8:00 am
• ENTIRE BUILDING - DK/DKG Meet & Greet and Curriculum Night (see not
  Keller Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48067
  5:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• ENTIRE SCHOOL / AUDITORIUM - CURRICULUM NIGHT
  Royal Oak Middle School Royal Oak, MI 48067
  5:00 pm
• Mahjong Wednesdays at Michigan by the Bottle
  Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Michigan by the Bottle Royal Oak
  5:30 pm
Thursday August 27
• Class of 2027 Senior Sunrise
  Hazel Park High School , 23400 Hughes Ave, Hazel Park, MI 48030\
  6:45 am
• Hometown Huddle
  Hazel Park High School , 23400 Hughes Ave, Hazel Park, MI 48030\
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday August 23
• 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 August 24
• Board of Trustee Work Session →
  Waterford Township- Township Calendar Waterford Town Hall3rd Floor External Conference Room (3-1)5200 Civic Center Dr.Waterford, MI  48329 - 5200 CIVIC CENTER DR Waterford MI 48329
  4:30 pm
• Board of Education Regular Meeting
  Hazel Park High School Hazel Park Schools Administration Building, 1620 E Elza Ave #2358
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• CBRE Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Workplace Retail Coordinator - Dearborn, MI in Ferndale. Apply here.
• Kelly Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Custodian 2nd Shift in Royal Oak. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ferndale here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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