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🌱 Patch AM: Why are Ferndale and neighbors backing away from Flock cameras?
Also, don't miss Royal Oak Garden Club Annual Perennial Exchange on the Ferndale Patch calendar
Good day Ferndale! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why are Ferndale and neighbors backing away from Flock cameras?
- How a U-M law fellow is reshaping Ferndale's stormwater future
- How is a Ferndale studio tied to Eminem leak charges?
Also on today's calendar: Royal Oak Garden Club Annual Perennial Exchange and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 73 and low of 56 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 73, low: 57.
- Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 65 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Two Eastpointe police officers misused Flock network, chief says (macombdaily.com) — Ferndale is among several Southeast Michigan communities moving away from Flock license plate cameras, as Eastpointe becomes the first Macomb city to cancel its contract after internal misuse investigations. For Ferndale residents, the shift highlights growing privacy concerns and an evolving regional debate over how police should balance powerful surveillance tools with civil liberties and oversight. 
• Five Michigan Law 3Ls selected for Dow Sustainability Fellowship Program (legalnews.com) — Ferndale is getting direct help on its sustainability and stormwater planning from a University of Michigan law student serving as a Dow Sustainability Fellow. Working with city staff, she's helping update stormwater vulnerability plans, create educational materials, and research policy options so Ferndale can better manage flooding risks and long-term environmental goals.
• Eminem Track Leak Case May Get Guilty Plea (mixonline.com) — A federal copyright case tied to Eminem's Ferndale recording studio may soon end with a guilty plea from former engineer Joseph Strange. Prosecutors have filed a single criminal information alleging he copied and sold unreleased tracks, and Strange is scheduled to enter a plea in October, with potential forfeiture of profits and related property on the line.
📸 Around Ferndale
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ferndale
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★ Featured events ★
- Royal Oak Garden Club Annual Perennial Exchange →
Leo Mahany / Harold Meininger Senior Community Center, 3500 Marais Ave, Royal Oak
9:00 am
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Oktoberfest 2026 →
Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce, 30955 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak
11:00 am - Toasting Hope Tasting Event
The Townsend Hotel, 100 Townsend Street, Birmingham
6:30 pm - 90's VS 2000's Throwback Party // 2010's Hip Hop on the Patio →
Orchid Theatre, 141 West Nine Mile Road, Ferndale - Expecto Bar Crawl - Ferndale →
Ferndale, Ferndale - Farmers Market →
Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 E 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak
7:00 am - Gilda's Walk & 5K Run →
Royal Oak High School, 1500 Lexington Blvd, Royal Oak
8:00 am - Antiques & Collectibles Market →
Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 E 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak
8:00 am - Hotel Royal Oak - Sunday Summer Concert Series
Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce, 811 E. 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak
4:00 pm - 2026 Early Bird Check-In Event
Alzheimer's Association Michigan Chapter Southfield Office, 25200 Telegraph Rd., Suite 100, Southfield - LOCAL FILM PREMIERE: Ghost In The Closet Brings a Paranormal Comedy to Royal Oak's Five15 →
Five15 Media, Mojo and More, 600 S Washington Ave, Royal Oak
9:00 pm - EXPO MICHIGAN MARKETPLACE local pop up shops →
EXPO MICHIGAN MARKETPLACE 29504 Seven Mile, Livonia, MI
10:00 am
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
Monday September 21
Friday September 25
Saturday October 3
📣 Ferndale Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Ferndale. Apply here.
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Ferndale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ferndale here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hazel Park
- Hazel Park 2024 non-profits by highest reported total revenue (seoaklandnews.com)
- Hazel Park School Board votes to keep superintendent on paid leave (detroitnews.com)
- Oakland County Man Stabbed To Death Over How To Cook Chicken: Police (patch.com)
Oak Park
- Senior Market Day Comes to Oak Park and Oakland County Farmers Markets (oaklandcounty115.com)
Troy
- Troy Man Threatens To Kill 4 Muslim Men Outside Library: Prosecutor (patch.com)
Ok Ferndale! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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