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Coffee in hand, Miami? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Miami's new Allapattah CRA really affect longtime residents?
  • How a Miami women's walking club just earned a city proclamation
  • Braves spoil Miami's late-season hopes with big road win

Also on today's calendar: Audition Announcement: Alice In Wonderland and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 86 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Sunny intervals with a shower, temps: high: 86, low: 77.
  • Tuesday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 85 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. First community meeting held days after Miami launches CRA For Allapattah neighborhood (cbsnews.com) — Miami has launched a new Community Redevelopment Agency for the Allapattah neighborhood, aiming to invest hundreds of millions in infrastructure, affordable housing, and economic development through 2055. City leaders promise longtime residents won't be displaced, even as they brace for a likely legal fight with Miami-Dade County over funding and competing redevelopment priorities that could shape how quickly Allapattah changes.
   

2. '10K Steps Miami' celebrates its first year with Downtown Miami event (wsvn.com) — A women's walking club called 10K Steps Miami just marked its first anniversary with a downtown celebration that drew dozens of participants and plenty of free gear and food. Miami Police recently honored co-founder Cassius Bythewood for stopping an armed assault, and the city issued a proclamation recognizing the group's impact on women's safety and empowerment locally.
   

3. Michael Harris II's 4 hits help lift Braves past Marlins (statenews.net) — The Miami Marlins fell 8–3 to the Atlanta Braves at home on Saturday, as Atlanta's Michael Harris II racked up four hits and powered a late two‑run homer. Despite a brief rally that cut Miami's deficit to 6–2, the Marlins couldn't keep pace, leaving local fans with a disappointing result just before the regular season ends.
   

4. Donald Trump's Granddaughter Kai Reveals the Grueling Reality of College Athlete Life and Why She Has Given Up on Social Media: 'I Have No Time Outside of Golf' (whereisthebuzz.com) — Life in Miami as a University of Miami golfer is keeping Kai Trump, Donald Trump's granddaughter, on a tightly packed schedule of early-morning practices, classes, and travel between campus and her Jupiter home. She talks about adjusting to independence, making friends, loving the Miami atmosphere, and balancing fame, academics, and athletics while settling into her new apartment in the city.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • URGE Miami Festival Returns for Thanksgiving Weekend —Mark Dawson Read on Patch
  • A Violin, a Visit and a New Holiday Tradition —Mark Dawson Read on Patch
  • Key Biscayne to Celebrate 35th Anniversary of Incorporation With Community Festival —Paula Bosler Read on Patch
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    Lucy, a dog who went missing in Miami, FL, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 days, 7 hours. More details here https://www.pawboost… (Nextdoor Old Dixie Hwy)
  • Do these dogs belong onto you?
    Don't know the owner? They have been around the area all day. I gave them food and water, if you know them, they are near 170th Terra in Perrine. (Nextdoor West Perrine)
  • Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Inventory Control Specialist in Miami. Apply here.
  • Hermès posted a job opening for Stock Specialist, Miami in Miami. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Miami here.

Ok Miami! 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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