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🌱 Patch AM: How one late-night brawl is reshaping safety plans in downtown Birmingham
Coming up on the Birmingham Patch calendar: Pitbull with Lil Jon
Good morning Birmingham! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How one late-night brawl is reshaping safety plans in downtown Birmingham
- Birmingham's Haley Stevens shares engagement news and meaningful post-election travel plans
- How did Birmingham's Drew Basile fare in the Jeopardy! tournament?
Also on today's calendar: RedCross Blood Drive and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Partly sunny and delightful, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.
- Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 84, low: 65.
- Sunday: Warm with variable cloudiness, with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Brawling in Birmingham is being confronted amid safety fears (bnd.com) — City leaders in Birmingham are responding to a widely shared teen brawl downtown by boosting weekend police patrols and debating long-term safety measures, from added officers to high-pitched "mosquito" devices. Officials stress the city remains safe but acknowledge residents' fears, rising arrest numbers, and the need for more constructive activities for local youth. 
2. Haley Stevens Announces Engagement, Plans Israel Trip After Senate Loss (vinnews.com) — Birmingham's own Rep. Haley Stevens has announced her engagement to Huntington Woods attorney Jason Turkish, a longtime supporter and disability-rights lawyer. Sharing the news shortly after narrowly losing a U.S. Senate primary, the couple is traveling in Italy and plans a visit to Israel to connect with Turkish's family and meet survivors of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack.
3. Final Jeopardy: Coins of the World (8-27-26) (fikklefame.com) — A recent Jeopardy! Invitational Tournament episode featured writer Drew Basile, who was introduced as being from Birmingham competing against Matt Amodio and Karen Farrell. The recap walks through key categories, Daily Doubles, and tricky clues, highlighting how the Birmingham contestant stacked up in a fast-paced game of trivia.
4. Detroit man sentenced for role in auto theft ring (candgnews.com) — Birmingham's police department played a role in a major multi-agency crackdown on a metro Detroit auto theft ring that led to a Detroit man receiving a five- to 20-year prison sentence. The investigation, led by Troy police and Michigan's FORCE Team, targeted thefts of high-end SUVs from dealerships, storage lots, and homes across the tri-county area.
5. Man accused of masturbating in 12 Oaks Mall to get psych exam; has prior conviction for aggravated indecent exposure (theoaklandpress.com) — A man now facing indecent exposure charges tied to 12 Oaks Mall in Novi is being sent for a competency exam and previously served time after an aggravated indecent exposure conviction out of Birmingham. He remains jailed on a high bond while the court awaits evaluation results, with another hearing set for late October.
📸 Around Birmingham
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Birmingham
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★ Featured events ★
- Pitbull with Lil Jon →
Pine Knob Ski and Snowboard Resort, 7778 Sashabaw Rd, Independence Township
8:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
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Other local events
- 1/2 Day Dismissal at 11:50AM
Greenfield Elementary Birmingham, MI 48009
8:50 am - State of Beverly Address
Beverly Elementary Birmingham, MI 48009
5:30 pm - Curriculum Night
Beverly Elementary Birmingham, MI 48009
6:00 pm - 1/2 Day Dismissal at 11:50AM
Greenfield Elementary Birmingham, MI 48009
8:50 am - Preschool Curriculum Night (Both 1/2 Day Preschool and GSRP)
Greenfield Elementary Preschool Classrooms
6:00 pm - RedCross Blood Drive →
1730 W Auburn Rd, Rochester Hills
11:00 am
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Tuesday September 8
Friday September 11
📣 Birmingham Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- FIELDS - ROYSA GAMES
Keller Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48067
5:00 pm - Farmers Market →
City of Royal Oak - Community Events Royal Oak Farmers Market - 316 E 11 Mile Road Royal Oak MI 48067
7:00 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 - First Pour: New Releases with Domaine Berrien Cellars
Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Michigan by the Bottle Royal Oak
12:00 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
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
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💬 Chatter
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- Speaking their Language: the Key to Children's Comfort in Educational Spaces —Simran Shah Read on Patch
- Tailored Brands, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part Time in Birmingham. Apply here.
- CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Manager in Training in Birmingham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Birmingham here.
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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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