🌱 Patch AM: Why thousands filled Royal Oak’s Detroit Zoo in superhero capes

Good day Royal Oak! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why thousands filled Royal Oak's Detroit Zoo in superhero capes
• How Royal Oak families are turning a Huntington's diagnosis into shared hope
• How did Royal Oak Shrine pull off its dramatic overtime win?

Also on today's calendar: LOCAL FILM PREMIERE: Ghost In The Closet Brings a Paranormal Comedy to Royal Oak's Five15 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: More clouds than sun, with a high of 65 and low of 48 degrees.
• Tuesday: Mainly cloudy, showers around, temps: high: 64, low: 53.
• Wednesday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 66 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Autism Hero Walk brings 1000's to Detroit Zoo to assist Michigan's autism neighborhood (fooshya.com) — Royal Oak's Detroit Zoo was packed Saturday as thousands joined the Autism Hero Walk, the state's largest gathering for families touched by autism. Local participants described the event as both a fundraiser and a lifeline, connecting Royal Oak‑area families with the Autism Alliance of Michigan's resources, from insurance and therapy guidance to a welcoming community that celebrates neurodiverse kids and adults.
   

• Huntington's disease families find hope, community at Michigan HDSA Team Hope Walk (clickondetroit.com) — Families from Royal Oak and across Michigan packed a local park Sunday morning for the Huntington's Disease Society of America's Team Hope Walk, raising money and awareness for a disease that still has no cure. Local organizers and families shared how the event builds a support network, highlights the 50/50 hereditary risk, and connects residents with research and resources through the Michigan HDSA chapter.
   

• Football Roundup: Lake Orion bounces back, shuts out West Bloomfield 45-0 (theoaklandpress.com) — Royal Oak readers have reason to cheer after Shrine's football team edged Madison Heights Bishop Foley 15-14 in overtime, staying undefeated at 4-0. The wider roundup highlights big wins and shutouts across metro Detroit, but Shrine's clutch touchdown pass, fumble recovery score, and late two‑point conversion stand out for local fans following Catholic League action.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Royal Oak

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 25
• LOCAL FILM PREMIERE: Ghost In The Closet Brings a Paranormal Comedy to Royal Oak's Five15 →
  Five15 Media, Mojo and More, 600 S Washington Ave, Royal Oak
  9:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 22
• UHS Girl's Volleyball vs Southfield HS (Home Game)
  University High School, 2521 Bermuda St, Ferndale
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Professional Program Application Info Session (PPA) →
  Royal Oak Campus, 420 S Lafayette Ave, Royal Oak
  12:00 pm
• Mahjong Wednesdays at Michigan by the Bottle
  Michigan by the Bottle Royal Oak
  5:30 pm
Thursday September 24
• MORE MOJO PODCAST: LIVE @ Rock & Brews Royal Oak →
  208 West Fifth Street, Royal Oak
• UHS Girl's Volleyball vs Waterford-Mott High School (Away Game)
  University High School, 1151 Scott Lake Rd, Waterford Township
  7:00 pm
Friday September 25
• SUNSET BLVD @ Rock & Brews Royal Oak →
  Rock & Brews Royal Oak, 208 West Fifth Street, Royal Oak
  9:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Farmers Market →
  Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 E 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak
  7:00 am
• Mushroom Walk →
  Cummingston Park
  10:00 am
• Mushroom Walk →
  Royal Oak, MI Calendar Royal Oak, MI 48067
  10:00 am
• Downtown Royal Oak Small Business Tours →
  Royal Oak, MI Calendar Royal Oak, MI 48067
  1:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• 2026 Detroit Walk to End Alzheimer's →
  Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak
  7:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Update: Pet Reunited
  Carmel, a dog who went missing in Detroit, MI, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 days, 18 hours. Message from Owner: "She is… (Nextdoor Keller / Lockman)
• Did anyone hear many booms tonight in the RO area??
  Went on for like 45 min; no exploding fireworks could bee seen in the sky. Almost sounded like it was coming from Clawson. I'm at 13/coolidge;… (Nextdoor Vinsetta)

• Burger King (Carrols) posted a job opening for Team Member in Royal Oak. Apply here.
• Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Clawson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Royal Oak here.

🗞 Nearby News

Berkley

• Beddiaf defends NorthShore Inline Marathon title, barely (duluthnewstribune.com)

Madison Heights

• Boblo boats were more than transportation. They were connection. (bnd.com)
• Lutheran North's Macri, Boright win Autumn Classic titles (macombdaily.com)

Troy

• Physician Assistant (PA) Troy Medical Campus (Cross-Sectional Interventional Radiology) (umich.edu)
• 197 white students enrolled at Hamilton Elementary in 2024-25 (seoaklandnews.com)

Ok Royal Oak! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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