Dearborn, MI|News|
Dearborn Needs Poll Workers Election Day
Residents can make $130 helping with the General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 6. Here’s how.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
- Detroit, MI
Patch's Detroit Editor Jessica Strachan is an award-winning journalist and Metro Detroit native who loves digital storytelling in her community. A graduate of the University of Michigan, she loves creating hyperlocal content through engaging narratives, compelling photos and interesting videos. She has written for some of Michigan's top news sites and papers, including WDIV's Click on Detroit, Mlive.com, The Flint Journal and The News-Herald. In her down time, she enjoys sampling farm-sourced vegetarian foods, sipping good coffee, traveling the world with her camera in hand and doting on her rescue beagle named Virginia Woof (yes, that's a writer pun). Reach out to her with your story ideas or to have a conversation on the impact of local journalism: jessica.strachan@patch.com.
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Detroit|News|
Poll: Michigan Will Likely Approve Recreational Marijuana
A new poll has found that most likely voters are for legalizing and taxing marijuana use to fund roads, education and communities.
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Clinton Township, MI|News|
Girl, 16, Dies After Being Stabbed At High School
A local student was rushed to the hospital after a school fight, according to reports.
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Detroit|News|
Michigan’s 1 Percent Earn This Much Annually
Here’s how much the uber rich in Michigan earn.
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Detroit|News|
See How Temperatures Soared In Metro Detroit Over Last 50 years
Climate change is happening. A new tool lets you see just how much temperatures have jumped in metro Detroit.
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Detroit|News|
Ex-Athlete Says Nassar Raped, Impregnated Her
A new lawsuit claims a former field hockey player was raped by Larry Nassar and that it was recorded on tape.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Rochester-Rochester Hills, MI|News|
Rochester Hills Named Among Best Towns For Small Businesses
Here’s a look at how Rochester Hills is staying ahead of the curve for small business owners.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Detroit|News|
Happiest States: Here’s How Michigan Ranks
Money isn’t as big a driver of happiness in Michigan as you might think, according to the 2018 Happiest States In America ranking.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Detroit|News|
Poll: Whitmer Has Double-Digit Lead Over Schuette
Some 600 voters were polled this month and it was found that Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Gretchen Whitmer leads among most groups.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Rochester-Rochester Hills, MI|News|
CJ Mahoney’s Thanks Local Heroes On 9/11
First responders and Veterans Recognized on September 11at Rochester Hills' CJ Mahoney's.
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Rochester-Rochester Hills, MI|News|
Thank You Rochester: 50,000 Of You Used Patch In August
More than 50,000 people from Rochester and Rochester Hills used their local Patch last month. Here's a look at the reach of your Patch.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Detroit|News|
U.S. News Best Colleges: See Michigan Schools On 2019 List
U.S. News & World Report is out with its 2019 rankings of best colleges. See the Michigan schools on the list.
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Detroit|News|
Warm, Wet Winter In Store For SE Michigan: Almanac
Here’s what to expect for winter 2019 in Michigan.
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Dearborn, MI|News|
Thank You Dearborn: Patch Reached 20,000 People Last Month
More than 20,000 visitors used Dearborn Patch to get their community news and information in August. Here's a look at our reach.
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Detroit|News|
Thank You Detroit; 70,000 Of You Used Patch Last Month
More than 70,000 people from around the region got their news and information from the Detroit Patch in August. Here's a look at our reach.
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Detroit|News|
Michigan Driver’s Among Nation’s Worst: Report
Michigan’s top three cities still fared worse than the national driving average. Yikes.
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Rochester-Rochester Hills, MI|News|
Fall Foliage 2018: When Autumn Leaves Peak In Michigan
Here's your guide to taking in the fall colors around Michigan.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Detroit|News|
Temps Climb Back To 80s This Week
The weekend gave us a cool down, but expect temperatures to be back to the 80s by the end of the week.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Detroit|News|
The First Annual Lobster Fest Will Be Held In Detroit This Month
This three-day event is perfect for families and seafood lovers.
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Clinton Township, MI|News|
Masseuse Suspended For Sexual Misconduct In Macomb County
The man has several criminal sexual conduct complaints against him.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
