🌱 Patch AM: What Rochester students need to know about the new e-bike ban

Good morning Rochester! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What Rochester students need to know about the new e-bike ban

Also on today's calendar: Oakland/Macomb Out of the Darkness Community Walk and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.
• Thursday: Periods of sun; less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 55.
• Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Oakland County school district bans e-bikes (clickondetroit.com) — Families in Rochester Community Schools should know that students must now walk e-bikes and e-scooters while on school property, as the district moves to ban riding them there. Citing several serious e-bike crashes, including one in Rochester Hills, school leaders and their safety consultant hope local rules will improve safety while the state still lacks uniform e-bike regulations.
   

📸 Around Rochester

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rochester

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• Oakland/Macomb Out of the Darkness Community Walk →
  Stony Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park Dr,
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 9
• Wedding Open House at Meadow Brook Hall →
  Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Dr, Rochester
  4:00 pm
• City Beautiful Commission Meeting →
  Rochester MI
  7:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Art and Apples →
  Rochester MI
• FREE WINE TASTING →
  414 South Main Street, Rochester
• Museum Public Drop-In Hours and Tours →
  Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Rd, Rochester Hills
  12:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Museum at the Market! Downtown Walking Tour →
  Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Rd, Rochester Hills
  9:30 am
• Museum Public Drop-In Hours and Tours →
  Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Rd, Rochester Hills
  12:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Charity Shop Day! The Spice & Tea Exchange of Rochester →
  The Spice & Tea Exchange of Rochester, 120 E 4th St, Rochester
  10:00 am
• The Granary Sneak Peek & Downtown Walking Tour 11am →
  The Spice & Tea Exchange of Rochester, 120 E 4th St, Rochester
  11:00 am
• The Granary Sneak Peek & Downtown Walking Tour 2pm →
  The Spice & Tea Exchange of Rochester, 120 E 4th St, Rochester
  2:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Nightfall at the Hall →
  Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Dr, Rochester
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Oakland University posted a job opening for Assistant Softball Coach in Rochester. Apply here.
• KOCH Finishing Systems posted a job opening for Field Control Technician in Rochester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rochester here.

🗞 Nearby News

Rochester Hills

• Community events to honor the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 (theoaklandpress.com)
• Macomb, Oakland food companies receive state grants to stoke growth (macombdaily.com)
• Donald Alexander (wlen.com)

Auburn Hills

• Fifth Third completes Comerica transition, including branch closures (woodtv.com)

Bloomfield Hills

• 2 Teens Injured In E Bike Crash With Pickup Truck In Oakland County: Police (patch.com)

Ok Rochester! 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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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