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What's up Birmingham! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Birmingham Seaholm runners placed at Hanson's Invitational.
  • How Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center anchors Michigan's art geography.

Also on today's calendar: NDP Senior Rallies Classmates & Rochester Businesses in Toy Drive for Kids at C.S. Mott Children's and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and delightful, temps: high: 75, low: 52.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hanson's Invitational 2026 (milesplit.com) — Birmingham Seaholm runners turned in solid performances at the 2026 Hanson's Invitational, with Alexandra Green leading the girls in 18:35 and several boys finishing strong in a deep Division 1 field. The results sheet also tracks hundreds of high school and middle school times from across metro Detroit, giving Birmingham families a detailed look at how their athletes stacked up.
   

• Art in Michigan—The Art Geography of Michigan (newcity.com) — Birmingham's own Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center gets a prominent spotlight in this statewide guide, praised for its talks, gallery shows and classes that welcome all ages and skill levels. The piece maps out art destinations across Michigan, but clearly positions Birmingham as a convenient creative hub for residents who want regular exhibitions, workshops and hands-on learning close to home.
   

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  • Any rescues looking for towels, blankets or sheets?
    I picked several bags full at a local rummage sale that I'd like to donate to an organization in need. This photo is about a 20% of the amount I have. (Nextdoor Midvale)
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    I am a sophomore at Seaholm High School and I am seeing if anyone in the surrounding area need a babysitter. I have babysat for multiple families and… (Nextdoor Eton Square)
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🗞 Nearby News

Bloomfield Hills

  • Michigan's Best Private High Schools Ranked for 2026 (wkfr.com)
  • Football Roundup: North Farmington hands South Lyon first LVC loss, beats Lions in OT (theoaklandpress.com)
  • Legal Publication Names Plunkett Cooney's Ashcraft Among its 2026 Leaders in the Law (dbusiness.com)

Royal Oak

  • Soccer Notebook: Slow starts haven't kept Troy Athens out of OAA Red race (theoaklandpress.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: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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