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🌱 Patch AM: Beloved Detroit Zoo Gray Wolf, Kaska, Compassionately Euthanized

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Good morning Royal Oak! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Detroit Zoo mourns gentle gray wolf Kaska after compassionate euthanasia
  • How Arts Beats and Eats bounced back after stormy setup in Royal Oak
  • Instagram clue may link Detroit felon to Royal Oak pistol-whipping

Also on today's calendar: Michigan March for Integrity and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 59.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Beloved Detroit Zoo Gray Wolf, Kaska, Compassionately Euthanized (patch.com) — Royal Oak residents are mourning Kaska, a 16-year-old gray wolf at the Detroit Zoo who was euthanized after age-related health problems severely affected his comfort and mobility. Zoo staff highlighted his curious, playful personality and detailed the specialized care and innovative therapies he received in Royal Oak to support his quality of life in his later years.
   

2. Arts Beats and Eats vendors excited about busy weekend ahead (wxyz.com) — Arts Beats and Eats is underway in downtown Royal Oak after severe weather briefly delayed setup, and vendors say crowds and sales are now picking up. Food and art sellers, including a Detroit restaurant hit by Greektown construction, are counting on this weekend's turnout, with festival gates opening at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
   

3. Instagram post about hair stuck in gun muzzle ties Detroit felon to pistol-whipping, feds say (clickondetroit.com) — Federal investigators say an Instagram photo of a pistol with hair in its muzzle may be linked to an alleged pistol-whipping of a woman connected to Royal Oak, where she sought treatment at Corewell William Beaumont University Hospital. A Detroit man with prior felony convictions is now charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm after agents found a stolen Glock during a search of his home.
   

4. Elvis Costello Announces My Aim Is True 49th Anniversary Box Set (gratefulweb.com) — Elvis Costello is releasing a massive 49th-anniversary box set of his debut album this October, packed with unreleased demos, live cuts, and a fresh 2026 remaster. As part of the celebration tour, he'll bring his band to Royal Oak Music Theatre on September 16, giving local fans a rare chance to hear classics tied to this new collection live.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Circumcision Opponents to March Outside Corewell Health Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak —Norm Cohen Read on Patch
  • Kelly Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Inventory Control Specialist in Royal Oak. Apply here.
  • Mondelez International posted a job opening for Full-time Nabisco Merchandiser/Order Writer in Royal Oak. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Royal Oak here.

Ok Royal Oak! 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: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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