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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:

  • What Birmingham's 7,447-student enrollment means for your local schools
  • How Jeremiah Whitley carried Groves past rival Seaholm Friday night

Also on today's calendar: What Would You Do For Love? See "Once On This Island" at Birmingham Village Players and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A bit of morning rain, with a high of 67 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Monday: Variable cloudiness, temps: high: 63, low: 49.
  • Tuesday: A couple of showers, with a high of 64 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• How many students were enrolled in Birmingham Public Schools in 2024-25? (seoaklandnews.com) — Birmingham Public Schools enrolled 7,447 students in 2024-25, a slight 0.3% increase that shapes class sizes and resources across 13 schools serving Birmingham-area families. New state funding of $10,050 per pupil, plus continued free meals and expanded pre-K and community college support, frames how local students and schools will be supported this year.
   

• Birmingham Groves' Jeremiah Whitley shows he's one of state's best RBs (lansingstatejournal.com) — Birmingham fans just watched Wylie E. Groves edge rival Seaholm 14-13, powered by senior running back Jeremiah Whitley's two-touchdown, 123-yard performance. The Falcons' defense delivered multiple fourth-down stops to preserve the late lead, and Whitley now turns his attention to a big home matchup against state-ranked Harper Woods next week.
   

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  • This beautiful kitty has been lingering around for a month or so and I'm not sure if it's lost.
    He/she won't let me touch but I've been trying to offer food. Posting in case someone is missing their beautiful cat. (Nextdoor Pembroke Manor)
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Brother Rice grad J. Chris Newberg's laughs lead the metro area's busy music weekend (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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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