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Morning Royal Oak! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Royal Oak police want tips after this downtown shooting
  • When Cory Wong, dodie, and PREP hit Royal Oak's stage
  • How a Royal Oak ER doctor wants your kids safer on e-bikes

Also on today's calendar: 6-weeks of Healing for Anxiety and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 68 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 53.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 68 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Detroit man charged after Royal Oak shooting struck car with women inside (mlive.com) — A Detroit man has been charged after prosecutors say he fired multiple shots at a car with two women inside during a September altercation in downtown Royal Oak, damaging the vehicle but injuring no one. He faces serious assault and firearm charges, and Royal Oak police are asking anyone with information to contact their Criminal Investigations Division.
   

• Cory Wong Confirms Winter 2027 Tour (relix.com) — Guitarist Cory Wong is bringing his 2027 U.S. tour to Royal Oak on March 4, with dodie on vocals and PREP opening the show. The run follows his Europe‑focused Fretboard Odyssey Tour and a short winter U.S. leg, giving local fans a chance to see his collaborative, guitar‑driven live show without leaving town.
   

• As e-bike ridership grows, so do serious injuries for youth (theoaklandpress.com) — A Royal Oak emergency physician is warning parents about a sharp rise in serious e‑bike and e‑scooter injuries among kids, especially head and neck trauma. He and other Metro Detroit experts explain helmet laws, new local restrictions in nearby communities, and practical safety tips so families in Royal Oak and surrounding areas can enjoy these devices more safely.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Berkley

  • Man accused of going 100+ mph in fiery drunk-driving crash in Berkley that killed passenger (clickondetroit.com)
  • Mercy 4-peats, Marian and Rochester relays thrive at Oakland County Girls Swim Championship (theoaklandpress.com)
  • Berkley, Michigan, Mourns the Loss of Carman Smith After Cancer Battle (theunionstar.com)

Huntington Woods

  • SUV Was Moving 100+ MPH In Deadly Oakland County Fiery Crash: Police (patch.com)

Madison Heights

  • Oakland County investigating alleged misuse of Flock camera data by former deputy (wxyz.com)
  • Football Roundup: Late conversion lifts Oxford over Rochester Adams (theoaklandpress.com)
  • 14 Kid-Friendly Fall Festivals for Metro Detroit Families THIS Weekend (October 9 – 11) (littleguidedetroit.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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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