Saturday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 76 and low of 58 degrees.
Sunday: Partly sunny with a shower, temps: high: 77, low: 54.
Monday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 75 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• AMAA to Hold 107th Annual Meeting Banquet Honoring Two Distinguished Leaders • MassisPost (massispost.com) — Royal Oak resident Rev. Dr. Vahan Tootikian will be honored this October at the Armenian Missionary Association of America's 107th Annual Meeting Banquet in New Jersey for decades of leadership in the Armenian Evangelical community. His long ministry, scholarship, and ties to the Armenian Congregational Church of Greater Detroit highlight a significant faith and cultural connection for Royal Oak-area Armenians.
• Corewell registered nurses ratify 1st contract with 15% pay increases (freep.com subscription) — Nurses at Corewell Health's Royal Oak hospital are among roughly 10,000 southeastern Michigan registered nurses getting a 15% raise over three years under a newly ratified Teamsters contract. The deal also adds a safe staffing committee, a PPO insurance option, and other protections that could affect care and working conditions for Royal Oak patients and staff.
• Rochester Approves Downtown Social District for Outdoor Drinking and Shopping (wcsx.com) — Rochester has approved a downtown social district allowing to-go alcoholic drinks in marked cups, joining more than 15 Oakland County cities, including Royal Oak, that already use this model. For Royal Oak residents, it's a reminder that similar rules are in place here and part of a growing regional push to boost downtown business while managing public drinking concerns.
Antiques & Collectibles Market → City of Royal Oak - Community Events Royal Oak Farmers Market - 316 E 11 Mile Road Royal Oak MI 48067 8:00 am
Hotel Royal Oak - Sunday Summer Concert Series Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce 811 E. 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48067 4:00 pm
Monday August 24
Board of Trustee Work Session → Waterford Township- Township Calendar Waterford Town Hall3rd Floor External Conference Room (3-1)5200 Civic Center Dr.Waterford, MI 48329 - 5200 CIVIC CENTER DR Waterford MI 48329 4:30 pm
Board of Trustees Meeting → Waterford Township- Township Calendar - Township of Waterford - Auditorium 5200 Civic Center Dr Waterford MI 48329 6:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
Ambassador Committee Meeting Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Virtual 8:00 am
ENTIRE BUILDING - DK/DKG Meet & Greet and Curriculum Night (see not Keller Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48067 5:00 pm
NORTH PLAY GROUND- Kindergarden playdate Northwood Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48073 5:00 pm
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🗞 Nearby News
Berkley
Road Watch: Oakland County and Metro Detroit road construction week of Aug. 21 and beyond (theoaklandpress.com)
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Publishing Xpress Ranks Top Coffee Table Book Printers For 2026 (pressreleasecc.com)
Flap over Flock cameras comes to Madison Heights (candgnews.com)
Battle of the Bands set to rock the stage at Trail Tunes 2026 (candgnews.com)
Detroit
Teen Boy Injured In Detroit Shooting: Reports (patch.com)
How To Watch Detroit Lions Preseason Home Opener Saturday (patch.com)
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