Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.
Saturday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 79, low: 59.
Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Here's what's happening in Michigan this weekend (Sept. 4-7) (gandernewsroom.com) — Labor Day weekend brings Arts, Beats & Eats back to downtown Royal Oak, with hundreds of musical acts, food, and art filling the streets. The roundup also spotlights fairs, festivals, and runs from Muskegon to Detroit, giving you plenty of options if you're up for a short drive. Plan ahead, as many events span multiple days and feature live music and family activities.
• Oxford Township trench collapse victim released from hospital (detroitnews.com) — A construction worker rescued from a trench collapse in Oxford Township was airlifted to Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital in Royal Oak and has now been released. The article details the multi-agency rescue effort, notes similar trench emergencies across southeast Michigan this summer, and explains that state workplace-safety officials are investigating the cause.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Circumcision Opponents to March Outside Corewell Health Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak —Norm Cohen Read on Patch
Hello neighbors and friends. I have a very active, fun Little library in front of my house. I have had this Library for about 15 years. I just wanted to send a message out to… (Nextdoor Royal Oak North East)
Found this cutie patootie boy outside my house today. The condition of their coat suggests they've been outside for a minute. Super cute and friendly - no collar. Can be found at the Royal Oak animal… (Nextdoor Keller / Lockman)
Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Berkley. Apply here.
Stantec, Inc. posted a job opening for Senior Interior Designer/Project Manager in Berkley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Royal Oak here.
🗞 Nearby News
Berkley
Prep Roundup: Clarkston rebounds from league defeat to beat Lake Orion (theoaklandpress.com)
MSU temporarily closes Berkley Hall due to 'potential threat' (clickondetroit.com)
Ford Field food options: What the Detroit Lions are offering in 2026 (prideofdetroit.com)
Madison Heights
Strong storms damage homes, leave residents without power in Madison Heights (cbsnews.com)
87K lose power in Michigan storms; more severe weather possible (detroitnews.com)
Photo gallery of Madison Heights Bishop Foley vs Allen Park Cabrini in a Catholic League girls volleyball matchup (theoaklandpress.com)
Detroit
Historic Detroit Theater Celebrating 100 Years With These 2 Events (patch.com)
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