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Hello Birmingham! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Birmingham’s own takes the field for a $100,000 Lions lottery
  • Why Metro Detroit police say holiday domestic violence calls are rising
  • Birmingham restaurant chef’s family challenges viral claims after fatal stabbing

Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Flurries; breezy, much colder, with a high of 27 and low of 22 degrees.
  • Saturday: Cloudy, temps: high: 42, low: 18. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Sunday: Colder; breezy in the morning, with a high of 26 and low of 18 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Five Michiganders selected to participate in Detroit Lions Second Chance Giveaway (wwmt.com) — A Birmingham resident, Marcy Grant, is one of five Michigan Lottery players chosen as finalists in the Detroit Lions Second Chance Giveaway, with a shot at a $100,000 prize. The finalists will spin for the grand prize during the Lions game at Ford Field on Dec. 21, while runners-up will receive $5,000 each.
   

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• Metro Detroit police say they see a surge in domestic violence cases during the holidays (fox2detroit.com) — Police based in Birmingham and across Metro Detroit say they’re seeing more domestic violence calls around the holidays and are urging residents to know where to turn for help. Oakland County’s sheriff and Pontiac’s HAVEN shelter outline warning signs, safety planning tips, and key documents to gather. The piece also highlights the National Domestic Violence Hotline and local victim advocates.
   

• Slain chef's family defends his honor as suspect sits in Macomb County Jail (detroitnews.com) — Family members are speaking out to defend the reputation of 29-year-old chef Mucari Finley, who worked at the new RH restaurant in Birmingham before he was fatally stabbed in Warren. They strongly deny social media claims tying him to drugs and say online rumors have deepened their grief. A suspect is jailed on a first-degree murder charge.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • MDOT reports cleared crash on SB I-75 at 9 Mile and cleared fire on NB I-75 after 9 Mile.
    7:24PM on Dec 17: The right lane and right shoulder of NB I-75 after 9 Mile are blocked due to a fire. (Nextdoor )
  • CHIPOTLE posted a job opening for Crew Member in Bloomfield Hills. Apply here.
  • EverStaff posted a job opening for Claims Representative in Troy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Birmingham here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bloomfield Hills

  • Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams continues in Royal Oak through Dec. 23 (theoaklandpress.com)
  • A pre-holiday look at Oakland County's top 10 boys basketball teams (theoaklandpress.com)
  • Why Nikki Garcia and NFL Star Cooper DeJean Are Sparking Dating Rumors (eonline.com)

Royal Oak

  • Michigan ranked choice voting campaign suspends 2026 ballot effort (mlive.com)
  • Parking, other tickets plunge in area. Are speed traps vanishing? (theoaklandpress.com)

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