🌱 Patch AM: How did Ferndale dominate Berkley in a 48–0 shutout?

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In today's newsletter:

• How did Ferndale dominate Berkley in a 48–0 shutout?
• What new enrollment data reveals about diversity in Ferndale schools
• When PRAYERS brings his new EP to The Magic Bag

Also on today's calendar: EXPO MICHIGAN MARKETPLACE local pop up shops 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 51 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly cloudy and not as warm, temps: high: 71, low: 60.
• Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Michigan high school football scores: Week 3 (detroitnews.com) — Ferndale football fans can celebrate a dominant 48–0 win over Berkley in Week 3, highlighted among Metro Detroit high school scores. The roundup also lists upcoming matchups across many area conferences, helping Ferndale residents track rivals, league races, and other key games involving nearby schools this weekend.
   

2. Asian students made up 0.2% of University High School enrollment in 2024-25 (seoaklandnews.com) — Families in Ferndale Public Schools may be interested to know University High School enrolled just one Asian student in 2024-25, representing 0.2% of its 469 students. The district overall remains overwhelmingly African American, and Ferndale High School has the highest Asian enrollment among the six schools, offering a snapshot of changing demographics across local classrooms.
   

3. PRAYERS Premieres "No Tengo Calma" Video (killthemusic.net) — A national tour by electronic rock artist PRAYERS is bringing his new EP "ORACIONES" and single "No Tengo Calma" to The Magic Bag in Ferndale on October 22. Fans in Ferndale can expect an intimate show featuring deeply personal material, with support from Devora, Ex Lover, Hallows, and Chriz Amaya as part of a lengthy U.S. run.
   

4. Ex-Employee to Plead Guilty Over Eminem Song Leaks (eminem.news) — A former employee of Eminem's Ferndale studio is expected to plead guilty to criminal copyright infringement after investigators traced cryptocurrency payments for leaked unreleased music. The case, which centers on allegedly stolen hard drives and lyric sheets, has drawn sharp condemnation from Eminem's camp and is headed for an October 22 hearing that could bring federal prison time.
   

📸 Around Ferndale

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ferndale

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 16
• September Speculative Fiction Book Club →
  703 Livernois Street, Ferndale

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Other local events

Monday September 14
• Varsity Boys Soccer (H) vs Fitzgerald
  Hazel Park High School, 23400 Hughes Ave, Hazel Park
  4:30 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Mom ad Me Yoga in the Gardens
  Royal Oak English Gardens, 4901 Coolidge Hwy, Royal Oak
  9:00 am
• UHS Girl's Volleyball vs FPS (Away Game)
  University High School, 881 Pinecrest Dr, Ferndale
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Ties Like Me presents: Tied In →
  215 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale
• Mahjong Wednesdays at Michigan by the Bottle
  Michigan by the Bottle Royal Oak
  5:30 pm
• Echoes & Expressions (Where Voices Rise & Creativity Flows)
  Hotel Royal Oak, 811 E 11 Mile Rd, Royal Oak
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Live Music Thursday: Lilly MacPhee
  Michigan by the Bottle Royal Oak -
  6:00 pm
Friday September 18
• Oktoberfest 2026 →
  Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce, 30955 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak
  11:00 am
• Toasting Hope Tasting Event
  The Townsend Hotel, 100 Townsend Street, Birmingham
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 19
• 90's VS 2000's Throwback Party // 2010's Hip Hop on the Patio →
  Orchid Theatre, 141 West Nine Mile Road, Ferndale
Saturday October 3
• EXPO MICHIGAN MARKETPLACE local pop up shops →
  EXPO MICHIGAN MARKETPLACE 29504 Seven Mile, Livonia, MI
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Accounting Specialist at Huffmaster in HUNTINGTON WOODS, Michigan in Huntington Woods. Apply here.
• Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member / Closing Team Member in Madison Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ferndale here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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