Downtown Rochester's New Texting Platform + Stislicki Case Update

Happy Friday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Cooler; a little p.m. rain. High: 51 Low: 42.

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

1. Downtown Rochester launches new texting platform. (C&G Newspapers)
2. Officials break down how group plotted to kill Sterling Heights woman in failed murder-for-hire. (WDIV ClickOnDetroit)
3. Clinton Twp., Sterling Heights agree to fund resurfacing of Hayes Road. (The Macomb Daily)
4. Danielle Stislicki murder investigation: Suspect's attorney says retired police chief broke the law. (Fox 2 Detroit)

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Today in Rochester-Rochester Hills:

• Flashlight Tours - Meadow Brook Hall (6:00 PM)
• Cabin Fever Lecture Series: Rochester in the 1930s (7:00 PM)
• Musical Performance - Adams High School (7:00 PM)
• Cabin Fever Lecture Series: Rochester in the 1930s (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Nextdoor Neighbor, Christian Hills: "Hello— - Recently moved in near Adams and Avon. Looking for a lawn mowing service. Any recommendations?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Rochester Estates: "COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL LAWN CARE-SPRING CLEAN UPS! FREE ESTIMATES CALL OR TEXT 2489065572 - COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL LAWN CARE SPRING CLEAN UPS SPRINKLER-START UPS- REPAIRS MULCH BUSHES SHRUBS TRIMMED ALL LANDSCAPE NEEDS FREE ESTIM..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hunters Creek: "Sharing on behalf of a friend. - Her neighbor is looking for these, for her daughter, who is a public high school math and physics teacher. If you can help, I will pick up. Thank you!! BIG ASK: If you or your child graduated high school..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Stoney Creek District: "Did anyone else hear what sounded like a car without a muffler driving around the Buell Rd / Landview area around 2:30 this morning? - It was very loud and went on for more than 30 minutes, but seemed to stay right in this area." (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new update.

— 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 Dearborn community. I eventually worked my way to news editor. In correlation to work in journalism, I had an amazing opportunity to study and write about many different cultures and backgrounds at the Piast Institute, which also helped me prepare for this role. 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