Record-High STD Rates in U.S.; Where Metro Detroit Ranks: Patch PM

METRO DETROIT, MI – Here are some stories from the Michigan Patch network worth talking about tonight:

Record-High STD Rates in US: Where Metro Detroit Ranks

• With STD prevention and treatment programs threatened, health officials worry the rates will continue to climb.

Fake ‘Lucky Pennies’ Dropped in 10 Cities, Worth $1,000 Each

• A Detroit-based digital bank wants consumers to value every cent.

Detroit Free Press Sports Columnist Drew Sharp Dies at 56

• Michigan is in shock over the passing of the beloved columnist.

2 Hepatitis A Cases Linked to Detroit Whole Foods Market

• The news rattled investors already concerned the organic grocer is losing market share to traditional grocers.

NOAA’s 2016 Winter Outlook for Metro Detroit: Snowier, But Temperature Extremes a Toss-Up

• Chances are good for La Niña, which could affect winter weather in Metro Detroit and across the country.

Weekend Weather

Metro Detroit Weekend Weather: You'll Want to Get Outside

• Whether you're planning to wind through a corn maze with your kids or clean up the yard, you'll want your jacket.

Also Worth a Read

• Detroit Toddler, 3, Found Safe Hours After Alleged Kidnapping
• Federal Immigration Agent, Attorney Accused in Bribery Scheme
• Bloomfield Township Store Employees Help Suspect Load Stolen Flooring: Police
• Former Cranbrook Student Alone in the World with Perfect AP Score
• EPA Waited 7 Months to Declare Flint Water Emergency: Watchdog
• Michigan GOP: Donald Trump Right in Stance on Election Outcome
• Michigan Kids Back Clinton Over Trump: Scholastic Poll
• Dearborn Police: Motorist Fatally Shot Before Crash
• No. 3 Michigan (6-0) vs Illinois (2-4) Football: Everything You Need To Know

From the Archives

• Which Michigan Communities Have Chromium 6 In Their Water — And How Much?
• Where Have UFOs Been Sighted in Michigan?
• Apple Season 2016 in SE Michigan: U-Pick Farms, Cider Mills, Pumpkins
• 2016 Fall Foliage Peak in Michigan, U.S.: Interactive Map

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