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News Nearby: Drive-Up Food Pantry Service in Berkley, Open Carry Advocates Meet in Birmingham and More

Here are this week's most interesting stories from nearby towns.

Every Sunday, Patch will help you catch up with the big news happening in nearby towns, bringing you the big (and interesting) stories from Patch sites along Woodward Avenue and beyond.

Here's what's been happening nearby this week:

BIRMINGHAM:

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Sean Combs, 18, and several other open carry advocates met Monday evening at Shain Park in Birmingham.

ROYAL OAK:

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According to police, officers were advised that the man had fired a single shot at his girlfriend’s son in Oak Park, later fleeing the scene with a .38 caliber handgun. Royal Oak officers surrounded the man’s home and he eventually surrendered to the officers.

FERNDALE:

Torino on Nine Mile rolls out new hours and a revamped menu starting this week.

BERKLEY:

The kosher food pantry in Berkley introduces the option, which may be the first of its kind in Michigan, to help preserve clients' dignity.

CLAWSON:

City officials hope to develop a plan that will make it easier to bike and walk in the downtown area.


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