🌱 Meet the new head coach leading Melvindale’s football Cardinals this fall
Melvindale, Michigan Patch AM: a 3 min readCheers Melvindale! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Meet the new head coach leading Melvindale’s football Cardinals this fall
Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Very hot; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 98 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Hot with clouds and sun, temps: high: 94, low: 70.
- Friday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Tracking every metro Detroit high school football coaching change (freep.com subscription) — Melvindale High’s football program is getting new leadership, with behavior interventionist Chris Merrell hired to replace former head coach James Hill Jr. The move comes amid a flurry of coaching changes across metro Detroit, reshaping sidelines just weeks before the 2026 season kicks off. 
📸 Around Melvindale
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Parts and Labor →
Parts & Labor Bar, 17993 Allen Rd, Melvindale
8:00 pm
Friday July 24
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Other local events
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Art in the Park Storytime
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Beverly the Music Lady
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Cozy Crafters Knit and Crochet Group
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Dinosaur BINGO
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Jurassic Park Escape Room - Sign up required
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1:00 pm
Thursday July 16
Saturday July 18
Tuesday July 21
Thursday July 23
Saturday July 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Forgotten Harvest ON The GO! Free →
Ann Visger Elementary School, 11121 W Jefferson Ave, River Rouge
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Free Food Distribution! →
Chandler Center, 2069 Chandler Ave, Lincoln Park
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Al Turner Drop In Chess
Bacon Memorial District Library Multi Purpose Program Room
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Women Writing!
Bacon Memorial District Library Schwartz Room
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ASRP Event Hold (both)
Southgate Veterans Memorial Library (Adults) Southgate, MI 48195
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Drink To Your Health
Bacon Memorial District Library Multi Purpose Program Room
2:00 pm
Wednesday July 15
Thursday July 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Bowlero Corporation posted a job opening for Janitor in Allen Park. Apply here.
- GDI Integrated Facility Services - GDI, Inc. posted a job opening for Cleaner in Allen Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Melvindale here.
🗞 Nearby News
Allen Park
- This Michigan Pizzeria Makes Deep-Dish Pizza So Good Chicago Might Have Competition (takingthekids.com)
- 2026 training camp preview: Defensive back photos (detroitlions.com)
- Extreme Heat Watch: Cooling center list for Metro Detroit (clickondetroit.com)
Lincoln Park
- How an army of digital sleuths are using AI to fix America's crumbling sidewalks (fastcompany.com)
Dearborn
- Data Engineer - Stefanini - Dearborn, MI, US (dice.com)
- Viral Doughnut Shop Homies USA Expands to Dearborn with Unique Flavors and Treats (wcsx.com)
Ok Melvindale! 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: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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