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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Novi, MI|News|
Novi Sears Among Those Closing Down
Sears has announced more closures, including two Michigan locations.
Across Michigan, MI|News|
Traffic Fatalities Doubled In Michigan Weekend Before Christmas
Last year the weekend before Christmas saw four deadly accidents in Michigan. That number more than doubled this year, state police say.
Detroit|News|
Event Features Fun With Reptiles Im Rochester Hills
Get up-close-and-personal with these cool creatures at the Rochester Hills Public Library.
Dearborn, MI|News|
Metro Detroit Communities Opting Out Of The Weed Business
Cities all across the region are weighing in on letting recreational marijuana businesses into their communities.
Dearborn, MI|News|
Kroger Recalls Shrimp Sold In Michigan
Several shrimp products are reportedly uncooked and unsafe to eat raw, despite package labels saying the products are already cooked.
Across Michigan, MI|News|
Michigan Man Killed By Crossbow
A 20-year-old man died in western Michigan after he was found shot with a crossbow, police say.
Across Michigan, MI|News|
New Year’s Eve Drunken Driving: Where Michigan Ranks
New Year’s Eve is one of the deadliest nights on the nation’s highways. Here’s where Michigan ranks in impaired driving deaths.
Rochester-Rochester Hills, MI|News|
Hear A Story Of Hope And Courage At Rochester Hills Library
This author’s lecture centers on an uplifting story in WWII Europe.
Across Michigan, MI|News|
2019 Guide To Meteor Showers, Lunar Eclipse, Supermoons In MI
Quadrantids kick off 2019, which will have a trifecta of supermoons and a total lunar eclipse. Here’s what to expect in Michigan.
Across Michigan, MI|News|
Here's The Best Food & Drink In Michigan For 2019
Everything you need to eat next year: Put these Illinois restaurants and bars on your 2019 culinary bucket list.
Detroit|News|
Metro Detroit Will Be Warmer Than Las Vegas Friday
We are in store for a warm up. Here’s what you can look forward to.
Grosse Pointe, MI|News|
Person Rescued From Lake In Grosse Pointe Shores
An officer was able to save the person whose car crashed into the lake early Thursday morning.
Dearborn, MI|News|
Retailers You Won’t Be Seeing In Michigan In 2019
A number of big stores announced closures in 2018. See which stores you won’t be able to shop at in 2019.
Across Michigan, MI|News|
6 Times We Were Proud To Be Michiganders In 2018
Michigan was buzzed about for all the right reasons this year.
Detroit|News|
Winter Break Fun: Kids' Activities This Week At The DIA
Check out these crafty and art-inspired events for kids to help break up that cabin fever during winter break.
Rochester-Rochester Hills, MI|News|
Michigan Man Makes Christmas Possible For 7,000 Foster Kids
Christmas was a little more special this year for thousands of kids in Michigan's foster care system.
Novi, MI|News|
This Michigan Farm Is Collecting Christmas Trees For Its Goats
The firs are a tasty and healthy snack for these goats who live on a 700-acre petting zoo and farm.
Detroit|News|
Year In Review: 6 Michigan Stories We Loved In 2018
These feel-good stories had us smiling and laughing throughout the year.
