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Happening soon: Pitbull with Lil Jon on the Birmingham Patch calendar

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Hello Birmingham! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Wylie Groves' student body is changing this school year
  • Where does Birmingham Public Schools land in Michigan's latest high school rankings?

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

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Very hot with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 96, low: 71.
  • Thursday: Not as hot with a t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 63 multiracial students enrolled at Wylie E. Groves High School in 2024-25 (seoaklandnews.com) — Wylie E. Groves High School in Birmingham Public Schools enrolled 63 multiracial students for 2024-25, up 8.6% and now 5.7% of its 1,108 students. The data highlight shifting demographics across the district, where Seaholm has the highest multiracial enrollment, against a backdrop of statewide post-pandemic academic challenges and persistent achievement gaps.
   

• Best high schools in Michigan (iosconews.com) — A new statewide ranking of Michigan high schools includes at least one from Birmingham Public Schools among top performers, highlighting strong academics and resources. While the list spans communities from Ann Arbor to Beverly Hills, it offers Birmingham families another data point when comparing local options and understanding how their district stacks up statewide.
   

📸 Around Birmingham

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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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Other local events

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday September 1
  • ROYAL Networking
    Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce 200 S. Washington Ave. Royal Oak, MI 48067 Parking across the street at the Center Street deck is free for the first two hours. Please do not park in the Chamber parking lot next to the building.
    8:00 am
  • Gathering Place - ROMS - Cheer
    Royal Oak Middle School Royal Oak, MI 48067
    5:00 pm
  • LHS: CURRICULUM NIGHT
    Lamphere Schools Madison Heights, MI 48071
    6:00 pm
    • Wednesday September 2
  • CHS Picture Day
    Clawson High School Clawson, MI 48017
    8:00 am
  • Ribbon Cutting Champagne Chocolates
    Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Champagne Chocolates 301 W. Fourth St. Royal Oak, MI 48067
    12:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier Team Member (Front End Service) - Part Time Seasonal in Birmingham. Apply here.
  • Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar posted a job opening for Line Cook in Birmingham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Birmingham here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bloomfield Hills

  • Biggest surprises from Detroit Lions' final 2026 roster cuts (theoaklandpress.com)
  • Zacks Research Forecasts TriMas' Q3 Earnings (NASDAQ:TRS) (marketbeat.com)
  • T-Mobile is closing some stores. Are Michigan locations safe? (freep.com)

Royal Oak

  • Royal Oak sees 37% increase in Medicaid payments for Outpatient PPS services in 2024 (seoaklandnews.com)
  • Lawyer faces criminal charges in deadly crash with motorcyclist (abajournal.com)

Rochester

  • Oakland County Man Killed In Rollover Crash On Dixie Highway: Sheriff (patch.com)
  • Teen Stabbed, Injured At Great Lakes Crossing Outlets In Auburn Hills: Police (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: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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