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In today's newsletter:

  • Which Bloomfield Hills private schools cracked Michigan's top rankings for 2026?
  • How dependent are Bloomfield Hills nonprofits on government funding in 2024?
  • How are Bloomfield Hills' 9/11 victims being remembered 25 years later?

Also on today's calendar: TNR Community Cat Colony Certification Workshop and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 82 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly cloudy and not as warm, temps: high: 70, low: 60.
  • Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Michigan's Best Private High Schools Ranked for 2026 (wearebattlecreek.com) — Several Bloomfield Hills private schools, including Cranbrook Schools, The Roeper School, and Academy of the Sacred Heart, rank among Michigan's top high schools for 2026. Using Niche's data on academics, college prep, and student experience, the list helps Bloomfield Hills families compare tuition, strengths, and statewide competition as they weigh private options against local public schools this fall.
   

2. Bloomfield Hills non-profits by government grant share in 2024 (seoaklandnews.com) — Nonprofits based in Bloomfield Hills, including Oakland Mediation Center, are relying heavily on government grants, with some receiving more than half their revenue from public sources in 2024. The ranking, based on IRS Form 990 filings, compares local organizations' finances, contributions, and asset changes, offering residents a snapshot of how major Bloomfield Hills charities are funded and how stable they appear.
   

3. Michigan's 9/11 legacies: 16 terrorism victims with ties to the state (bnd.com) — Several of the 16 people with Michigan ties killed in the 9/11 attacks had deep connections to Bloomfield Hills, including growing up here or attending Cranbrook and the Academy of the Sacred Heart. This remembrance shares their academic achievements, careers, and family lives, highlighting how strongly they remained connected to Michigan even while building futures in New York and beyond.
   

4. Football Roundup: Rochester Adams bests West Bloomfield in OT (theoaklandpress.com) — Bloomfield Hills football fans saw the Black Hawks fall 21–10 to Rochester in Thursday's OAA White opener, with Falcons quarterback Matt Dyki accounting for three touchdowns. The wider roundup highlights how other nearby programs, from Detroit Catholic Central to Birmingham Seaholm, are starting their seasons, giving Bloomfield Hills residents context on regional rivals and upcoming matchups.
   

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 new $8 million headquarters. The three-story building, featuring a glass conservatory and rooftop terrace, follows extensive environmental cleanup and is slated to open in July 2027, reshaping this highly visible gateway corner.
   

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