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Coffee in hand, Birmingham? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How are student demographics changing at Birmingham's Groves High School?
  • Can Birmingham Seaholm keep its unbeaten soccer streak alive next week?
  • What exactly did Dana Nessel tell Jewish Democrats in Birmingham privately?

Also on today's calendar: RedCross Blood Drive and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Not as hot with a t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 81, low: 66.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 692 white students enrolled at Wylie E. Groves High School in 2024-25 (seoaklandnews.com) — Families in Birmingham Public Schools may notice shifting demographics at Wylie E. Groves High School, where white enrollment dipped to 692 students, or 62.5% of the student body, for 2024-25. The report compares Groves with Ernest W. Seaholm High School and places local trends in the context of statewide post-pandemic academic challenges and persistent achievement gaps.
   

• Prep Roundup: Clarkston rebounds from league defeat to beat Lake Orion (theoaklandpress.com) — Birmingham Seaholm's boys soccer team stayed unbeaten with a 2-1 win over Berkley, keeping the Maples rolling as they head into a key league matchup with Clarkston on Sept. 8. The roundup also highlights strong performances from other Oakland County schools in soccer, volleyball, field hockey, and tennis.
   

• Nessel's Private Remarks to Jewish Democrats in Birmingham Spark Backlash (thebeltwayreport.com) — A private gathering of Jewish Democrats in Birmingham is drawing statewide attention after Attorney General Dana Nessel's recorded remarks urged prioritizing global needs over Jewish community security, sparking criticism from commentators. The closed-door event also featured U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, who apologized for past comments on Israel amid ongoing tensions within Michigan's Democratic Party.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Birmingham

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★ Featured events ★

    Wednesday September 9
  • Pitbull with Lil Jon →
    Pine Knob Ski and Snowboard Resort, 7778 Sashabaw Rd, Independence Township
    8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday September 3
  • Big Boy of Troy Cruise Night →
    Big Boy, 200 W Maple Rd, Troy
    5:00 pm
  • Crochet for Beginners Class at OCC
    Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Oakland Community College - Southfield Campus
    6:00 pm
    • Saturday September 5
  • Farmers Market →
    City of Royal Oak - Community Events Royal Oak Farmers Market - 316 E 11 Mile Road Royal Oak MI 48067
    7:00 am
    • Sunday September 6
  • Antiques & Collectibles Market →
    City of Royal Oak - Community Events Royal Oak Farmers Market - 316 E 11 Mile Road Royal Oak MI 48067
    8:00 am
  • Hotel Royal Oak - Sunday Summer Concert Series
    Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce 811 E. 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48067
    4:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Bloomfield Hills

  • Michigan's Best Private High Schools Ranked for 2026 (rivergrandrapids.com)
  • Multiracial students made up 5.2% of East Hills Middle School enrollment in 2024-25 (seoaklandnews.com)
  • FY2026 Earnings Forecast for TriMas Issued By Zacks Research (marketbeat.com)

Royal Oak

Rochester

  • Oakland County Mall Stabbing Stemmed From Stolen Backpack: Prosecutor (patch.com)
  • Construction Worker Rescued From Trench Collapse In Oxford Township: Sheriff (patch.com)

Ok Birmingham! 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: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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