Rochester-Rochester Hills, MI|News|
Plant That Causes 3rd Degree Burns, Blindness Grows In Michigan
Health officials minced no words when it came to the giant hogweed, warning “Do Not Touch This Plant!”
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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Royal Oak, MI|News|
Three Charged In Royal Oak Home Invasion
A new home being constructed in the city was the target of a break in and now three people have been charged.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Rochester-Rochester Hills, MI|News|
Rochester Hills Gets Extra $1.35M For Roads
Senator Marty Knollenberg has allocated funding to improve Livernois and South Boulevard in Rochester Hills.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Detroit|News|
Second Case Of Measles Reported In Michigan
A second case of measles has been confirmed in Michigan in a person who arrived to the Detroit Metro Airport from out of the country.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Detroit|News|
How To Do Yoga At The Detroit Zoo This Summer
Local yogis can bring their cats, camels, cows and downward dogs to the Detroit Zoo starting in July.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Detroit|News|
Proposed Social Studies Changes Rewrite History, Incite Outcry
Proposed changes in Michigan include removing references to climate change, gays and lesbians and the term "core Democratic values."
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Detroit|News|
Michigan Woman Bit By Brown Recluse Spider
A woman camping at Sleeping Bear Dunes was bit by the venomous spider, usually found in southern states.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Detroit|News|
Wheelchair-Bound Girl Reported Missing In Michigan
Have you seen this girl? Authorities said her non-custodial dad did not return her following a court order.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Detroit|News|
Drownings In Michigan: How They Happen
Drowning happens more quietly in real life than it does on TV. In some cases, children drown with an adult only a few feet away.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Detroit|News|
6 Michigan Demonstrations To Reunite Immigrant Families
Recent separations of thousands of families have sparked an international outcry. Here’s what’s planned in Michigan to help reunite them.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Detroit|News|
Babies Torn From Immigrant Parents End Up In Michigan
Among the youngest children now in foster care, two baby boys under 1 year old have wound up separated from their parents and in Michigan.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Dearborn, MI|News|
Carjacking, Shots Fired At Police In Dearborn: Report
A police scene unfolded on the east side of Dearborn early Wednesday morning after a woman was assaulted and carjacked.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Clinton Township, MI|News|
How Much Money Macomb County Renters Need For Modest Apartment
The National Low Income Housing Coalition released its annual report, Out of Reach. See how Macomb County fared.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Royal Oak, MI|News|
How Much Money Oakland County Renters Need For Modest Apartment
The National Low Income Housing Coalition released its annual report, Out of Reach. See how Oakland County fared.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Dearborn, MI|News|
How Much Money Wayne County Renters Need For Modest Apartment
The National Low Income Housing Coalition released its annual report, Out of Reach. See how Wayne County fared.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Rochester-Rochester Hills, MI|News|
$1 Kid-Friendly Movies Return To This Michigan Theater
Kid favorites like “Sing,” “How to Train Your Dragon 2” and others featured during $1 movie mornings at Regal Cinema in Walled Lake.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Detroit|News|
Ford Puts Its Name On Train Station – And A Detroit Neighborhood
In a public ceremony, the carmaker discussed its plans for the city's most famous abandoned building.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Detroit|News|
Michigan Teachers Create Safety App For School Lockdowns
Among the many features, the new application will allow teachers to check in as “safe” or “unsafe” during a time of crisis.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Detroit|News|
WATCH: Big Sean Takes Part In Ford Train Station Celebration
Want to know what’s next for the iconic Michigan Central Station? Ford will announce the big plans at a community celebration Tuesday.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Dearborn, MI|News|
Dearborn Court Waves All Late Fees On Civil Infractions
Do you have an outstanding ticket from the 19th District Court? Here's how to have the late fees waived.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
