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🌱 Patch AM: Were you near Telegraph and Hickory Grove during Monday’s serious crash?

And check out RedCross Blood Drive on the Bloomfield Hills Patch calendar

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

In today's newsletter:

  • Were you near Telegraph and Hickory Grove during Monday's serious crash?
  • How is Eastover Elementary's student body changing this school year?
  • Which fall favorite near Bloomfield Hills belongs on your family's list?

Also on today's calendar: RedCross Blood Drive and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, temps: high: 82, low: 64.
  • Thursday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 2 teens on e-bike critically injured after getting hit by truck in Bloomfield Hills (clickondetroit.com) — Two 13-year-old Bloomfield Township boys were critically injured Monday when their e-moto-style bike was hit by a Ford F-250 while crossing Telegraph at Hickory Grove in Bloomfield Hills. Police are still investigating and are asking anyone who saw the late-morning crash or has relevant information to contact Bloomfield Township police.
   

2. Eastover Elementary enrolled 39 Hispanic students in 2024-25 (seoaklandnews.com) — Families in Bloomfield Hills Schools can see how Eastover Elementary's student body is changing, with 39 Hispanic students enrolled in 2024-25, up more than 11% from last year. The report breaks down 10 years of enrollment trends, highlights Bloomfield Hills High School's Hispanic population, and notes statewide per-pupil funding increases and continued free school meals.
   

3. 25 Must Visit Fall Attractions For Families In Metro Detroit (littleguidedetroit.com) — Bloomfield Hills families can enjoy a classic fall day at Franklin Cider Mill, open daily through November 29 with fresh cider, donuts, river views, and weekend live jazz. The broader guide highlights 24 more pumpkin patches, festivals, and Halloween events across Metro Detroit, giving you plenty of options to plan kid-friendly outings throughout September and October 2026.
   

4. How Pharmacists Can Address Measles Misinformation with Patients (drugtopics.com) — A Bloomfield Hills pediatrician joins national experts to help pharmacists handle tough measles vaccine conversations as cases surge across the country. The discussion stresses science-based messaging, motivational interviewing, and pharmacists' accessibility, offering practical ideas that can support local families who turn to neighborhood pharmacies and practices like Birmingham Pediatrics & Wellness Center for vaccine guidance.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday September 8
  • Coffee & Connections
    Farmington Community Library 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334, US
    8:00 am
  • School Resumes- Full Day
    Addams Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48073
    8:20 am
  • Toddler Classes - Little Eagles
    Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce Eagle Creek Academy 3739 Kern Road Lake Orion, 48363
    9:30 am
  • Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)
    Farmington Community Library 23500 Liberty Street, Farmington , MI, 48335, US
    10:30 am
  • Baby Storytime (0-12 months)
    Farmington Community Library 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334, US
    10:30 am
  • ESL Conversation Group
    Farmington Community Library 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334, US
    1:30 pm
  • Kim's Klasic Kruisers →
    Community Choice Credit Union, 30 E Long Lake Road, Troy
    5:00 pm
  • Bishop Foley Ventures vs Shrine Knights →
    Bishop Foley High School, 32000 N Campbell Rd, Madison Heights
    5:00 pm

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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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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