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In today's newsletter:

  • How high did Birmingham’s schools rank among America’s top 100 districts?
  • Which Birmingham builders just stepped into powerful regional leadership roles?
  • How did Birmingham Unified dominate Chelsea in a 5-0 shutout?

Also on today's calendar: Super Saturday – Dearborn Grand Opening and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the shovel say to the dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Friday: Breezy; a little morning rain, with a high of 56 and low of 31 degrees.
  • Saturday: Rain, then snow in the p.m., temps: high: 37, low: 28.
  • Sunday: A couple of snow showers, with a high of 32 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 100 Best Public School Systems in U.S. Revealed: 3 Are in Michigan (99wfmk.com) — Birmingham Public Schools have been ranked 59th best in the entire nation, with Groves, Seaholm, and Troy High all singled out among Michigan’s strongest high schools. The story explains how rankings site Niche evaluates districts and notes that Birmingham joins Bloomfield Hills and Northville as metro Detroit standouts in the top 100 nationwide.
   

• Home Builders Association of Southeastern Michigan names new president (theoaklandpress.com) — Birmingham-based builders and professionals are helping lead the Home Builders Association of Southeastern Michigan, with Capaldi Building and Kelly Building & Development both represented on the 2026 executive team. The new president is Farmington Hills developer David Steuer, whose long career in homebuilding and local government shapes the direction of this influential regional trade group based in Bingham Farms.
   

• Prep Roundup: Zach Brennan nets all four Rochester United goals in win over Huron Valley (theoaklandpress.com) — Birmingham Unified’s hockey team shut out Chelsea 5-0, with three first-period goals powering the Kings to an even 6-6 record and highlighting a strong local performance. The wider roundup also details standout prep hockey and basketball efforts from nearby Oakland County schools, giving Birmingham-area fans a quick snapshot of midseason momentum.
   

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  • Trump says his voters loved the Venezuela attack — here's what they think (channel3000.com)
  • Your Tax Refund Could Be $1,000 Higher This Year, And Here's Why (blavity.com)
  • How you could hit a dead end with car loan interest deduction (centraloregondaily.com)

Royal Oak

  • Local pizzerias feeling the effects of customers downsizing their orders (wxyz.com)
  • Should you stop shoveling snow at age 45? Here's what to know (rgj.com)
  • Enjoy Special Film Screenings, Deals, and In-Theatre Experiences at Emagine Theatres This January! (michiganmamanews.com)

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