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Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Oakland Mediation Center Inc. led Bloomfield Hills non-profits in government grant revenue for 2024 (seoaklandnews.com) — Nonprofits based in Bloomfield Hills saw significant public funding in 2024, with Oakland Mediation Center leading the pack by securing more than $800,000 in government grants and over $1.3 million in total revenue. The ranking, drawn from IRS Form 990 filings, compares how heavily local organizations rely on government support versus other contributions and shows Oakland Mediation with the highest grant share among listed groups.
2. Michigan's 9/11 legacies: 16 terrorism victims with ties to the state (bnd.com) — Several 9/11 victims had deep ties to Bloomfield Hills, including Terrence Adderley Jr., who grew up there, and Frank Doyle and Suzanne Kondratenko, who attended Cranbrook and the Academy of the Sacred Heart. Their stories highlight local roots in finance, education, and community life, preserving how their Michigan experiences shaped promising careers and devoted family lives before the attacks.
3. Can't-Miss Chicago Design Moments: Fall 2026 (newcity.com) — Bloomfield Hills residents can look forward to a major fashion-focused exhibition when "The World of Anna Sui" opens at Cranbrook Art Museum on October 18. The show brings home more than a hundred looks from the Detroit-born designer, framing her eclectic, music-inspired style as part of a broader fall lineup of design events across the Midwest and beyond.
4. Photos from Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice vs. Warren De La Salle in CHSL Central Division football action (macombdaily.com) — Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice football fans can savor a tight 31-28 win over Warren De La Salle, sealed by a late defensive stop Friday night at Lawrence Tech in Southfield. A large photo gallery captures key plays, including two touchdowns from running back Brandon Davison and strong efforts on both sides of the ball.
5. Vacant Birmingham gas station site gets $8M makeover (axios.com) — A long-vacant former gas station at Woodward and Quarton, right by the Birmingham–Bloomfield Hills border, is finally being redeveloped into InvestWise Financial's $8 million headquarters. The three-story building will feature a glass conservatory and rooftop terrace, with cleanup of old underground tanks already completed and a target opening in July 2027.
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