🌱 Which Farmington Hills crosswalks are getting new flashing safety beacons?
Farmington Hills, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Farmington Hills! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Farmington Hills crosswalks are getting new flashing safety beacons?
- Oakland County jury convicts man of first-degree murder in fiancée’s death
- Why Farmington Hills just earned praise as a city for engineers
Also on today's calendar: Mini-Vacation Bible School and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the chicken covered in mud cross the road two times? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 87 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 66.
- Monday: Hazy with a t-storm possible, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Farmington Hills Receives Grant Funding for Pedestrian Crossing Upgrades (oaklandcounty115.com) — Farmington Hills has secured a $325,000 SEMCOG grant to add flashing beacons and other safety upgrades at six busy pedestrian crossings, many near schools. The project will improve sidewalks, connect bike and walking corridors, and create safer routes for students, families, and commuters across key roads like 14 Mile, Farmington, Drake, 11 Mile, 9 Mile, and Shiawassee. 
• Highland man found guilty of first-degree murder in fiancée's death (hometownlife.com) — An Oakland County jury has convicted 22-year-old Michael Devon Webb of first-degree murder for fatally shooting his fiancée in their Highland Township home in April 2025. While the case centers on Highland, it’s part of a broader pattern of serious violent crime prosecuted in the county that also includes a separate case involving a Farmington Hills victim.
• Best Places to Live for Engineers in 2026 (blackengineer.com) — Farmington Hills has been named an honorable mention among the Midwest’s best places for engineers to live in 2026, alongside Novi and several Ohio cities. The ranking highlights communities that balance strong engineering job markets with affordability, growth potential, and quality of life, suggesting local engineers can build solid careers without sacrificing day-to-day comfort.
📸 Around Farmington Hills
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Mini-Vacation Bible School →
North Congregational Church, 36520 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills
9:30 am
Friday July 24
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Other local events
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Splash Pad Storytime (Ages 1-8)
Farmington Community Library 24915 Farmington Rd., Farmington Hills, MI, 48336, US
10:30 am -
Jurassic Code: Weekly Coding Drop-In (Ages 8-17)
Farmington Community Library 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334, US
12:00 pm -
ESL Conversation Group
Farmington Community Library 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334, US
6:30 pm -
Let's Make Friendship Bracelets! (Grades 6-12)
Farmington Community Library 23500 Liberty Street, Farmington , MI, 48335, US
6:30 pm -
SBA Presents: Manufacturing Speed Dating
Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce (APACC) Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC) 45501 Helm Street Plymouth, MI 48170
8:30 am -
ESL Conversation Group
Farmington Community Library 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334, US
1:30 pm -
STEM in the Garden (Finished Grades 4-5)
Farmington Community Library 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334, US
2:00 pm -
Food Truck Tuesday: Impasto
Farmington Community Library 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334, US
5:00 pm -
Northville Parks & Recreation RALLY FOR REC Pickleball Carnival →
, Northville
2:00 pm -
Praise in the Park with Sanctus Real →
Shiawassee Park, 23221-23599 Power Rd, Farmington
4:00 pm
Monday July 20
Tuesday July 21
Saturday July 25
Sunday July 26
📣 Farmington Hills Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Requiem: Art & Writing for Healing →
The Village Club, 190 E Long Lake Rd, Bloomfield Hills
11:00 am -
Plant Bingo at Drafting Table Brewing Company / 80+ houseplants won! →
Drafting Table Brewing Company, 49438 Pontiac Trail, Wixom
12:00 pm -
Coffee Connections →
Body Language Fitness & Yoga Center, 1567 Union Lake Rd, Commerce Township
1:00 pm -
Board Game Afternoon →
Plymouth District Library, 223 S Main St, Plymouth
1:00 pm
Saturday July 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- ‘My cat Butter is missing.
If u see her please let me know. She is a little shy. Thanks. (Nextdoor Heritage Park)
- Focus Workforce Management posted a job opening for Distribution Associate Jobs in Farmington. Apply here.
- GTRJOBS - Staffing + Recruiting posted a job opening for Assembler/Packaging Department - 1st shift in Farmington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Farmington Hills here.
🗞 Nearby News
Farmington
- Farmington Founders Festival goes on despite wildfire smoke this weekend (wxyz.com)
- Stevens dings el Sayed for stumping with Democrat opposed by black leaders (washingtonexaminer.com)
- South Lyon East's Coleman, Mercy's Easton to compete for Team USA at U17 World Championship (theoaklandpress.com)
Novi
- Scammers Using Novi Mayor's Info in Fraudulent Messages (oaklandcounty115.com)
- Program Management Advisor in Novi, Michigan (fedex.com)
Plymouth
- Metro Detroit Sports Bar Closing Down This Month (patch.com)
Ok Farmington 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: It was a dirty double crosser. (Thank you Juanita J. for sending it in!)
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