3 Rochester Schools Among Nation's Best + $25 Concert Seats

Up and at 'em, Rochester-Rochester Hills! Let's get you all caught up to start this Thursday, May 5 off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Sun giving way to clouds. High: 62 Low: 46.

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Here are the top stories in Rochester-Rochester Hills today:

1. Three high schools in the Rochester Community Schools district are ranked among the best public high schools in the state, according to U.S. News & World Report. (C&G Newspapers)
2. Ferndale man accused of kidnapping teen last year was found dead in the Oakland County Jail. He was awaiting trial. (FOX 2 Detroit)
3. This Roseville student became a celebrity during White House visit. "Seeing my president, Joe Biden, speaking and addressing the crowd, hearing the words coming out of his mouth, actually made me believe that I could be president one day," the fourth-grader said.
4. Metro Detroiters can score $25 seats to numerous concerts across metro Detroit this summer during concert week, including the Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre and Meadow Brook Amphitheatre. (Detroit Patch)

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Today in Rochester-Rochester Hills:

• OPC 650 Mid Day Club - Cinco de Mayo Celebration with Sonic Freeway (2:30 PM)
• OPC 650 Mid Day Club Cinco de Mayo Party with Sonic Freeway! (2:30 PM)
• Oakland Chamber Network Cinco de Mayo Mixer 2022 (5:30 PM)
• Pre-Mother's Day Luncheon (12:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Nextdoor Neighbor, Oakland Farms: "Hi I know this has been posted before but I can not find the information. - Looking for a backflow testing company . Any recommendations?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, North Fairview Farms: "I know this is an odd request but if anyone lives on Hillview St off Orion Rd (or if you know anyone who does), would you please send me a PM? - Nothing bad/weird/scammy or otherwise untoward at all - I just have a couple of questions ab..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Valley Stream: "Hi there, - Just checking to see if anyone has or knows of a boat slip for rent this summer? It's for a 22 foot pontoon boat. Thanks in advance." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Belle Cone Gardens: "Just an idea. - Maybe this will stop the porch pirates!" (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! I'll see you soon.

— Dylan Siwicki

About me: I was born and raised on Detroit's Westside, in the hard working blue-collar Polish neighborhood of Warrendale. I'm a Detroit Public School graduate who fought hard to earn my education. My aspiration into journalism came as a young kid, when I began following the corruption scandal of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. My first break in to the journalism world began with the opportunity to work at the Michigan Journal, where I primarily reported on campus and local news throughout the Dearborn community. I eventually worked my way to news editor. So with first-hand experience growing up in a tight-knit neighborhood, I know the importance of delivering news and telling stories that impact local communities. And as a breaking news editor at Patch for Metro Detroit, it's my job to deliver that news. So feel free to contact me about news tips or your own unique experiences at dylan.siwicki@patch.com

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