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🌱 Patch AM: MLB catcher born in Troy: how Drew Cavanaugh reached the Giants.

And check out Wine & Cheese Open House on the Troy Patch calendar

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Coffee in hand, Troy? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • MLB catcher born in Troy: how Drew Cavanaugh reached the Giants.

Also on today's calendar: Wine & Cheese Open House and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Humid with a shower in spots, with a high of 87 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: A stray t-storm; very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 73.
  • Wednesday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 91 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Drew Cavanaugh Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News (milb.com) — Major League catcher Drew Cavanaugh, born in Troy in 2002, is now playing for the San Francisco Giants after being drafted in the 17th round in 2023. His current batting stats, recent game lines, and full minor-league transaction history show a steady climb from prospects to the big-league roster.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Troy

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday August 31
  • 1/2 Day Dismissal at 11:50AM
    Greenfield Elementary Birmingham, MI 48009
    8:50 am
  • Tech Tutoring
    North Macomb Branch Library North Branch - Group Study Room C
    1:00 pm
  • State of Beverly Address
    Beverly Elementary Birmingham, MI 48009
    5:30 pm
  • Tweening: A Parent and Tween Night Out →
    Sterling Heights Public Library Library > Programming Center - 40255 Dodge Park Road Sterling Hei
    6:00 pm
  • Varsity Soccer VS Roseville HS
    Fitzgerald Public Schools Field
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I just found a chicken shack in the shopping strip where kroger is located at 18 and Dequindre.
    Unusual to see as most are stand alone buildings. It has been here for about 8 months I was told. The owners and workers are super nice. Very clean… (Nextdoor Rochester Rd/South Blvd)
  • What is up with all the restaurant review posts?
    I've seen no less than 50 today so far. Is ND asking members to post a review? (Nextdoor Bridge Park)
  • The Facilities Group posted a job opening for Floor Technician (Part-Time) - Troy, MI in Troy. Apply here.
  • J&P Hospitality Management, LLC posted a job opening for Public Spaces/Custodian in Troy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Troy here.

🗞 Nearby News

Birmingham

  • Birmingham City Council To Ban British And St George's Flags 'to Protect Public Safety' (nybreaking.com)
  • 'Dibu' Martínez signs with Chelsea: The Argentine World Cup-winning goalkeeper leaves Aston Villa (voz.us)
  • 50+ FREE Library Events for KIDS in Metro Detroit (littleguidedetroit.com)

Royal Oak

  • Royal Oak sees 37% increase in Medicaid payments for Outpatient PPS services in 2024 (seoaklandnews.com)

Ok Troy! 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: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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