Royal Oak, MI|News|
Meet Your Best Friend Held At Detroit Zoo May 17-18
This year organizers will be doing something special to protect animals left in hot cars and other dangerous places.
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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Rochester-Rochester Hills, MI|News|
Rochester High School Students Raise $75,000 During Charity Week
The money goes to ShelterBox USA, which aims to provide shelter, warmth, and dignity following disasters in communities.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Detroit|News|
Red Wings Players Helping Animals Get Adopted In Oakland County
Sports fans and animal lovers, this is your event. Mark you calendars for June 1.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Detroit|News|
Michigan Erects Flags For State's 13,500 Foster Kids
You may notice blue and white flags around your community for the month of May. Here's why they are important.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Detroit|News|
Weekend Weather: Rainy With Chance Of Frost
It’s May, but that doesn’t stop a frost around parts of Michigan.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Royal Oak, MI|News|
Royal Oak Offers Incentives For Garage Parking
The city of Royal Oak has partnered with local businesses to give discounts that encourage parking in the garages.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Rochester-Rochester Hills, MI|News|
I-75 In Oakland County Closing For Bridge Demolition
Expect weekend detours as the Michigan Department of Transportation updates another section of I-75 in Oakland County. Here are the details.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Across Michigan, MI|News|
Toxic PFAS Chemical Found In Michigan — Here’s Where
More than 600 sites nationwide have been contaminated with toxic fluorinated compounds known as PFAS, according to environmental advocates.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Novi, MI|News|
Walmart Raising Age For Tobacco-Buyers In Metro Detroit
Walmart and Sam’s Club stores nationwide are raising the minimum age to buy tobacco products, including all e-cigarettes, to 21.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Plymouth-Canton, MI|News|
Veterans Resource Fair Hosted In Washtenaw County
U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and U.S. Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) will co-host a Veterans Resource Fair May 13.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Dearborn, MI|News|
Dearborn Employee Who Made Racist Remark No Longer Works For City
Part-time employee Bill Larion is no longer with the city of Dearborn following a controversial remark he made about a Muslim model.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Rochester-Rochester Hills, MI|News|
Rochester Educator Named Michigan Teacher Of The Year
The 2019-20 Michigan Teacher of the Year was chosen for her ability to forge meaningful relationships with those around her.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Dearborn, MI|News|
Dearborn Students' Clean Up Parades Begin Thursday
The longstanding Dearborn tradition helps students learn the importance of beautifying the community.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Across Michigan, MI|News|
9-Year-Old Shoots Mother With Rifle, Faces Murder Charges
The boy faces murder and felony firearms charges, and will likely be subject to psychological evaluations.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Clinton Township, MI|News|
Macomb County Nursing Home Employees Charged For injuring Patient
A 24 and 22-year-old face charges after a woman was injured in a Mount Clemens nursing home.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Dearborn, MI|News|
Local Seniors Enjoy Symphony Sounds
An intimate concert by a Detroit Symphony Orchestra quartet kept the rainy weather off seniors' minds this week.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Dearborn, MI|News|
Free Hazardous Waste Drop-off Held In Dearborn
Dearborn residents can get rid of tricky waste, from plants to batteries, at these events.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Rochester-Rochester Hills, MI|News|
Meet This New Rochester Hills Public Library Manager
Allison Sartwell is the new Adult Services Manager, but she’s no stranger to the Rochester Hills Public Library.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Royal Oak, MI|News|
Man Accused Of Stalking Royal Oak Woman For Decades: Police
Royal Oak Police say the Indiana man admitted to stalking thousands of women over the years in multiple states.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Plymouth-Canton, MI|News|
Annual Rouge Rescue Efforts Begin May 18
Friends of the Rouge is looking for hundreds of volunteers to improve the waterway found in 17 Metro Detroit communities.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
