Michigan Rib Fest 2022 Photos + Oxford Mom Shares Abortion Story

Hello again, neighbors! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Rochester-Rochester Hills Daily. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in town...

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 79 Low: 63.

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

1. Photos from Michigan Rib Fest 2022 in Lake Orion. (Detroit Metro Times)
2. A Metro Detroit mom shared her experience with abortion amid Roe v. Wade reversal. Oxford mom Nikki Stevens says it was a hard decision, but ultimately one that changed her life for the better. (WXYZ)
3. If you think Michigan's summers are hotter and longer than before, then you're not alone, according to the nonprofit research group Climate Central. On average, temperatures in the Midwest, which includes Michigan, increased 1.3 degrees Fahrenheit from 2017-2021 from 1971-2000, according to the study. (Michigan Patch)

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Today in Rochester-Rochester Hills:

• Principal Shopping District - City of Rochester - Meeting Calendar (5:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Rochester Hills Public Library: "Great news! The library's south parking lot and drive-thru window are now open. That completes the library's parking lot upgrades and repairs. Thank you for your patience!" (Rochester Hills Public Library via Facebook)
• Rochester Police: "It is almost time to strike up the band at the band shell in the park. Head on down from 7p to 8p tonight." (Rochester Police via Facebook)
• Rochester Community Schools, MI: "Our high-school marching band leaders shared performance arts training in preparation for the upcoming season. #RCSarts #RCSpride" (Rochester Community Schools, MI via Facebook)
• Oakland County, Michigan Government: "Advantage Oakland's next #NoHaz collection is taking place Saturday, July 23rd from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kensington Church in #OrionTwp. Register at: http://ow.ly/OT2l50JOFsm. #OaklandCounty residents can safely dispose of hazardous house..." (Oakland County, Michigan Government via Facebook)

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— 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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