New Troy Cookie Shop + DTE Plans Rate Hike Leaving Customers Angry

Morning, Rochester-Rochester Hills! I'm back with your new edition of the Rochester-Rochester Hills Daily. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening around town.

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First, today's weather:

Sun mixing with clouds; warm. High: 86 Low: 65.

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

1. A popular Dearborn cookie shop is opening up in Troy. Dearborn's "CookieesBoys" is opening Saturday at 774 West Big Beaver Rd, the cookie shop announced on its Instagram page. (Troy Patch)
2. People from across metro Detroit gathered inside an auditorium at Wayne County Community College in Detroit on Monday to challenge a proposed DTE Energy rate hike. (Detroit Patch)
3. Life expectancy in Michigan declined by 2 years in 2020 to 76 years, according to a new report from the National Center for Health Statistics. (Michigan Patch)

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Today in Rochester-Rochester Hills:

• Fairies & Dragons on the Farm - Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce (10:00 AM)
• Scribes Writers' Workshop - Rochester Hills Public Library (1:00 PM)
• Freshman & New Student Open House - Adams High School (6:00 PM)
• Summer Safety Series - Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce (6:30 PM)
• Zoning Board of Appeals - City of Rochester - Meeting Calendar (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Rochester Community Schools, MI: "There are some limited spots available in our transitional kindergarten classrooms at Brewster, Brooklands, Hamlin and Hampton. If your family is interested, please contact student enrollment at 248-726-3166. For more information on the ..." (Rochester Community Schools, MI via Facebook)
• Rochester Community Schools, MI: "Across the district, teachers are reuniting with their colleagues to kick off a great year in each of our schools. School themes and discussions include connecting to the community, understanding our roots, overcoming challenges and crea..." (Rochester Community Schools, MI via Facebook)
• City of Rochester Hills- Government: "Find out what berries are safe to eat and what other things are edible in nature at our Wild Edibles Program on Thursday, Sept. 1. Our naturalists will surprise you with the amount of wild treats that are out there, while also showing yo..." (City of Rochester Hills- Government via Facebook)
• City of Rochester Hills- Government: "Voting is now open for the Michigan Municipal League's Bridge Builders Microgrants and we are one of the semi-finalists! Our Main Street Entry is titled "Through My Eyes" and is focused on showcasing the artistic talents of individuals w..." (City of Rochester Hills- Government via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another 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 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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