🌱 Patch AM: How high did Bloomfield Hills schools climb in new national rankings?

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In today's newsletter:

• How high did Bloomfield Hills schools climb in new national rankings?
• Which Bloomfield Hills builders just gained new regional leadership roles?
• Will your next car loan actually qualify for that new tax break?

Also on today's calendar: Cranbrook Academy of Art Public Lecture with Sreshta Rit Premnath and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one pirate say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Rain, then snow in the p.m., with a high of 38 and low of 28 degrees.
• Sunday: Windy with snow showers, temps: high: 35, low: 28.
• Monday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 39 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 100 Best Public School Systems in U.S. Revealed: 3 Are in Michigan (99wfmk.com) — Bloomfield Hills schools have been ranked 21st best in the entire nation, with International Academy in Bloomfield Hills named Michigan’s top public high school. The piece also notes strong national showings for nearby Birmingham and Northville districts, underscoring the academic strength surrounding Bloomfield Hills families.
   

• Home Builders Association of Southeastern Michigan names new president (theoaklandpress.com) — Several key leaders of the Home Builders Association of Southeastern Michigan, including executives from Burnham Design, Robertson Homes, and Grewal Homes, are based in Bloomfield Hills, giving the city strong representation in the group’s 2026 leadership. The new president is Farmington Hills builder David Steuer, who leads a regional board that influences homebuilding, remodeling, and development trends across metro Detroit.
   

• How you could hit a dead end with car loan interest deduction (centraloregondaily.com) — A new federal tax break for car loan interest could help some Bloomfield Hills drivers, but strict rules mean many won’t qualify, especially used-car buyers, lessees, or those with foreign-assembled vehicles. A Bloomfield Hills CPA stresses keeping good records and getting accurate year-end interest statements so eligible residents can claim the deduction correctly on upcoming returns.
   

📸 Around Bloomfield Hills

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bloomfield Hills

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday January 22

• Bloomfield Hills at Troy Athens
  Athens High School, 4333 John R Rd, Troy
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday January 13

• Planning Commission Meeting
  Bloomfield Hills, MI Calendar Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
  4:00 pm
• City Commission Meeting
  Bloomfield Hills, MI Calendar , 45 E. Long Lake Road , Bloomfield Hills
  7:30 pm

Wednesday January 21

• Cranbrook Academy of Art Public Lecture with Sreshta Rit Premnath
  Cranbrook Art Museum , 39221 Woodward Ave , Bloomfield Hills
  6:00 pm

Saturday January 24

• Cranbrook-Kingswood at Bloomfield Hills
  Bloomfield Hills High School , 4200 Andover Rd , Bloomfield Township
  1:00 pm

Thursday February 5

• BLOOMFIELD TWP SENIOR CENTER PRESENTATION
  Bloomfield Township Senior Services Department , 4315 Andover Rd , Bloomfield Township
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday January 10

• Farmers Market
  Royal Oak Farmers Market , 316 E 11 Mile Road , Royal Oak
  7:00 am
• Body Basics for Boys: In-Person Workshop — Bloom U
  Bloom U , 28625 Northwestern Hwy suite 110 , Southfield
  10:00 am
• Saturday Storytime (Ages 1-6)
  Farmington Community Library , 23500 Liberty Street , Farmington
  10:30 am
• Technology One-on-One
  Farmington Community Library , 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd , Farmington Hills
  12:00 pm
• Vision Boards: Envisioning 2026
  Farmington Community Library , 23500 Liberty Street , Farmington
  3:30 pm
• Rune Stone Class!
  21333 Hilltop St , Southfield
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Crew Member in Bloomfield Hills. Apply here.
• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Restaurant General Manager in Bloomfield Hills. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bloomfield Hills here.

🗞 Nearby News

Birmingham

• Oakland Thrive Restaurant Quest: Lincoln Yard in Birmingham (oaklandcounty115.com)
• Locally Produced MOVIE "BULLS The Movie" drops tomorrow January 9 (wimsradio.com)
• No decision on TCH lawsuit dismissal motion (downtownpublications.com)

Troy

• Troy Man Charged After Beating Small Dog: Police (patch.com)
• Doeren Mayhew buys Lancaster & Reed (accountingtoday.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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