Rochester Hills School Donation Drive + Rochester Hills Amazon Fresh Update

Hello and happy Friday. I'm back in your inbox this morning with the most important things happening in town today.Keep scrolling for the scoop...

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and nice. High: 81 Low: 60.

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

1. The Neighborhood House in Rochester Hills is hosting a local drive to provide hundreds of eligible students with school supplies, backpacks and clothing. (Rochester-Rochester Hills Patch)
2. Plans for an Amazon Fresh in Rochester hills remain shrouded in mystery, as Amazon told the Oakland Press "There are no updates for launching an Amazon Fresh in Michigan." Moreover, Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan K. Barnett said he can't talk about Amazon Fresh in any way. (The Oakland Press)
3. In an attempt to hold onto power in the U.S. House of Representatives this November, Democrats are backing a Trump-endorsed nominee against a popular Western Michigan representative, who was one of ten Republicans to join Democrats in impeaching former President Donald Trump. (Michigan Patch)

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Today in Rochester-Rochester Hills:

• Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm Drop In Hours & Tours (12:00 PM)
• Honk! The Ugly Duckling Musical (7:00 PM)
• A Midsummer Night's Dream - Rochester University (7:30 PM)
• Shakespeare Upon Avon: A Midsummer Night's Dream (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• City of Rochester Hills- Government: "Proud to be ranked No. 25 in the nation on Livability's Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2022 list! We absolutely agree that we are the "perfect Midwest city," with "friendly neighbors & a low crime rate." We would love to hear what yo..." (City of Rochester Hills- Government via Facebook)
• Meadow Brook Hall: "Be swept up in our special floral art exhibit this September. Art in the Elements is an extraordinary way to experience Meadow Brook with 30 large-scale floral art sculptures and displays created by renowned floral artists from around th..." (Meadow Brook Hall via Facebook)
• Executive Office, Oakland County, Michigan: "Hats off to #OaklandCounty's own, Ava Swiss! The talented Oxford Community Schools High School alum earned "yes" votes from all four judges on America's Got Talent last night and moved to the next level of the competition. I'm thrilled j..." (Executive Office, Oakland County, Michigan via Facebook)
• Oakland County, Michigan Government: "🌳 FROM THE ARCHIVES: The Eastern Garter Snake, a Common "Garden" Snake. https://bit.ly/2LVZt1S Thamnophis sirtalis, otherwise known as the Eastern Garter Snake, is without a doubt the most commonly seen snake of #OaklandCounty. Nature E..." (Oakland County, Michigan Government via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. See you all tomorrow morning 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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