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🌱 Patch AM: Appeals court questions 70-year sentence in crash killing Bloomfield Hills cyclist
And on the Bloomfield Hills Patch calendar - Julie Haven
Hello Bloomfield Hills! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Appeals court questions 70-year sentence in crash killing Bloomfield Hills cyclist
- Why does the Bloomfield Hills area have so many Pilates studios?
Also on today's calendar: OLHSA Golf Fore Change 2026 and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: A shower; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 73 and low of 54 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 76, low: 57.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Woman serving 70 years for killing bicyclists could be resentenced (thetimesherald.com) — A Bloomfield Hills man killed in a 2022 Make-A-Wish charity ride crash is at the center of a new ruling that could change the driver's 70-year sentence. The Michigan Court of Appeals upheld Mandy Benn's convictions but ordered Ionia County's court to better justify or reconsider the consecutive prison terms, potentially cutting her minimum time in half. 
• 'Everybody talks about a Pilates body': Studios expand in Metro Detroit (bluewaterhealthyliving.com) — Pilates studios are booming across Metro Detroit, and the Rochester Hills–Bloomfield Hills area already has a particularly high concentration of them. Local owners describe surging demand, fueled by social media and interest in low-impact, full‑body workouts, while also noting that less affluent Downriver communities still have far fewer options as the industry rapidly expands region‑wide.
📸 Around Bloomfield Hills
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bloomfield Hills
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★ Featured events ★
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Eddie Merlot's, 37000 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills
6:00 pm
Friday September 11
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Other local events
- Board of Trustee Work Session →
Waterford Township- Township Calendar Waterford Town Hall3rd Floor External Conference Room (3-1)5200 Civic Center Dr.Waterford, MI 48329 - 5200 CIVIC CENTER DR Waterford MI 48329
4:30 pm - Board of Trustees Meeting →
Waterford Township- Township Calendar - Township of Waterford - Auditorium 5200 Civic Center Dr Waterford MI 48329
6:00 pm - OLHSA Golf Fore Change 2026 →
Westwynd Golf Course, 4161 Adams Rd
8:00 am - RedCross Blood Drive →
1730 W Auburn Rd, Rochester Hills
11:00 am
Monday August 24
Friday August 28
Friday September 11
📣 Bloomfield Hills Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- St. Johns Lutheran Church Family Praise in the Park →
City of Rochester - Events Municipal Park - Rochester MI 48307
8:00 am - 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 - Thai Street Food Festival of Michigan
Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce (APACC) 27055 Orchard Lake Rd Bldg M - Rm 208, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
11:00 am - USPBL at UWM Field Minion Villain Party →
Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce 71 Walnut Blvd #110, Rochester, MI 48307
1:05 pm - Movie Talks (Ages 18+)
Farmington Community Library 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334, US
1:30 pm - Hotel Royal Oak - Sunday Summer Concert Series
Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce 811 E. 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48067
4:00 pm - The Ally Challenge presented by McLaren
Auburn Hills Chamber-Commerce Warwick Hills Golf Club 9057 S Saginaw St, Grand Blanc, MI 48439
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My house had a clean source backup from my second story bathroom sink down to my first story bathroom, down to my basement.
Basement is okay, but I need the following industry contacts to quote Plumbing (busted supply line repair and drain cleaning), Dry Wall (ceiling and… (Nextdoor Georgetown)
- Cedarbrook Senior Living posted a job opening for Activities Coordinator - Full-Time in Bloomfield Hills. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
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- Birmingham Public Schools Hiring Two District Social Workers (oaklandcounty115.com)
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- AI renders fantasy construction equipment (equipmentworld.com)
- Last Thoughts on Dave Marsh (shepherdexpress.com)
Ok Bloomfield Hills! 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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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