Feds Sue SE Michigan City for Denying Mosque: Patch PM

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

Justice Department Sues Sterling Heights for Denying Mosque

• The city says it didn't deny the permit for religious reasons, but because site mosque wasn't compatible with surrounding uses

Another Major Athlete Signs On To Royal Oak Man's No-Sweat Dress Shirts

• New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard joins Detroit Tigers catcher James McCann as brand ambassadors for suburban Detroit line.

Ferndale Woman Escapes Jeep After It Gets Stuck — Then Struck — On Train Tracks

• Police charged the Ferndale driver with an OWI Super Drunk offense.

Cynthia and Edsel Ford Donation Will Benefit Giraffe Habitat at Detroit Zoo

• Giraffes now an endangered species; $1 million gift will renovate zoo habitat for growing family.

Porch Pirates: Dearborn Heights Residents Report Theft of UPS Packages

• Follow these eight tips to keep your holiday package deliveries safe.

Patch Movie Guide

Patch Weekend Movie Guide: 'Collateral Beauty,' 'Rogue One' and 'Solace'

• There are two Will Smith flicks to choose from this weekend, but only one is worth your money. Plus, the real reason to see "Rogue One."

Weather

Weather Delays at Airports, Travel Hazards Expected with Major Winter Storm Along 1,200-Mile Swath

• A 1,200-mile swath of the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest to get snow and ice as millions of Americans prepare to travel for the holidays.

Polar Vortex-Like Weather in Michigan: How to Protect Your Pipes from Freezing

• Frigid, polar-vortex like weather has moved into the area. Here are some tips you can take now to protect your pipes from freezing.

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Also Worth a Read

• Do You Have What It Takes To Be A Cop? The Royal Oak Police Department Is Hiring
• Trucker Found Dead on Dixie Highway After Employer Couldn't Reach Him
• Zoo Announces First-Ever Black-tie Benefit Gala
• Detroit, You Sexy Thing: America’s Sexiest Cities
• Parents Charged for Failing to Get Medical Attention for Girl , 5, Burned in Fire
• Wearing Jeans to Work Pays Off: Oakland County Employees Raise $45,000 in Casual Day Donations
• Four Finalists Named for MCC President Post
• Macomb Community Action Honors Six Individuals for Service to Community

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