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Cheers Berkley! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Berkley resident faces prison now and more charges later
  • How Berkley’s boys and girls hoops opened their seasons this week
  • How did BHHS debaters clinch first at the Berkley tournament?

Also on today's calendar: Handmade Holiday Market with GLAM and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Cold with a flurry, with a high of 28 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Cloudy, flurries; chilly, temps: high: 29, low: 18.
  • Saturday: A little snow in the p.m., with a high of 23 and low of 9 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Berkley man sentenced for sexually assaulting teen in Wayne County (theoaklandpress.com) — A man from Berkley has been sentenced in Wayne County to at least two years in prison for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl, with more charges still pending in Oakland County. Prosecutors allege he exploited teens he met online, with another court appearance set for February and a trial scheduled for next April. Berkley residents may see this case continue unfolding in nearby courts.
   

• Prep Roundup: Stoney Creek GBB improves to 2-0 with Lakeland win (theoaklandpress.com) — Berkley High’s basketball teams had a mixed start to the week, with the girls falling to Troy Athens while the boys edged Jalen Rose Leadership Academy by a single point at home. The broader prep roundup also highlights strong early-season performances from several neighboring schools in girls, boys, and hockey action across Oakland County.
   

• New Black Hawk Debate Teams Dominates the Competition (bloomfield.org) — A new BHHS debate team has burst onto the scene, winning first place at the Berkley High School Tournament and racking up top awards across multiple novice competitions. Student leaders describe how constant preparation, supportive coaching, and a positive team culture helped them excel. The team now heads into MIFA State Finals at Wayne State after a dominant fall season.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday December 11
  • Homeschool Program: Gifts of Winter
    Red Oaks Nature Center , 30300 Hales St , Madison Heights
    10:30 am
  • Freshman Basketball (H) vs Lakeview
    Hazel Park High School , 23400 Hughes Ave , Hazel Park
    4:00 pm
  • Holy Angels Healing Gong Journey ($44.44)
    Sacred Wave Gong Immersions , 808 Rochester Rd , Clawson
    5:00 pm
  • Boys JV Basketball (H) vs Lakeview
    Hazel Park High School , 23400 Hughes Ave , Hazel Park
    5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello my name is Mike, I just recently had a child and I have a 5 month old pitbull named Chico.
    Unfortunately I live in an apartment so I don’t have the space for a baby and a puppy. He’s such a sweet dog and it hurts that I have to let him go… (Nextdoor Berkley–Huntington Woods)
  • There was a mom with 4-5 children looking for help for boots and coats.
    I responded bu can't find the post now..,.if you are the mom I think you were near greenfield and grandriver - Please respond - Diane (Nextdoor Downtown Berkley)
  • Buddy's Pizza posted a job opening for Carryout Team Member in Royal Oak. Apply here.
  • Mathnasium posted a job opening for Math Instructor / Tutor in Royal Oak. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Berkley here.

🗞 Nearby News

Royal Oak

  • Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams brings holiday cheer to hospitalized children in Royal Oak (wxyz.com)
  • Royal Oak city manager terminated, temporary replacement named (theoaklandpress.com)
  • Get Free Passes to an Early Screening of Anaconda (week99er.com)

Oak Park

  • Shop small, not small-minded: Over 30 local LGBTQ+-owned businesses to support in Michigan (gandernewsroom.com)

Detroit

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