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In today's newsletter:

• See why Bloomfield Hills schools just ranked 21st in the nation
• Which Bloomfield Hills builders just gained new regional clout?
• How Da’Ron Mason’s 33-point night made Bloomfield Hills history

Also on today's calendar: Cranbrook Academy of Art Public Lecture with Sreshta Rit Premnath and 5 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

• 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

1. 100 Best Public School Systems in U.S. Revealed: 3 Are in Michigan (99wfmk.com) — Bloomfield Hills schools just earned a spot among the nation’s elite, ranking 21st out of more than 12,000 public school systems evaluated by Niche. International Academy in Bloomfield Hills is rated Michigan’s top public high school, with North Hills Middle School also cracking the state’s top ten, underscoring the district’s strong academics and opportunities for local families.
   

2. Home Builders Association of Southeastern Michigan names new president (theoaklandpress.com) — Several Bloomfield Hills-based builders and designers are stepping into key leadership roles with the Home Builders Association of Southeastern Michigan, giving the city a strong voice in the region’s housing industry. The new president is Farmington Hills builder David Steuer, but Bloomfield Hills firms will help guide policy, advocacy, and support for residential construction across metro Detroit.
   

3. Prep Roundup: Zach Brennan nets all four Rochester United goals in win over Huron Valley (theoaklandpress.com) — Bloomfield Hills boys basketball standout Da’Ron Mason exploded for 33 points and passed the 1,000-point career mark in a 62–45 win over Lake Orion, highlighting a busy week of area prep action. The roundup also covers several other local hockey and basketball results involving nearby schools your kids may play with or against.
   

4. Trump says his voters loved the Venezuela attack — here's what they think (channel3000.com) — A Trump supporter interviewed in Bloomfield Hills shares why he’s thrilled about the U.S. raid that captured Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro, even imagining it as a future movie. His views are part of a broader look at how Trump voters nationwide are reacting, balancing excitement over the mission with worries about new foreign entanglements.
   

5. Your Tax Refund Could Be $1,000 Higher This Year, And Here's Why (blavity.com) — A Bloomfield Hills CPA is among experts saying the 2026 tax season may start a bit later than usual, even as new IRS rules could boost some refunds by up to $1,000. The changes add deductions for tips, overtime, car loan interest, and seniors, but also require a new Schedule 1-A and may complicate how and when many residents file.
   

📸 Around Bloomfield Hills

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bloomfield Hills

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★ Featured events ★

Friday January 9

• New Life Christian Academy at Roeper
  Roeper Lower School, 41190 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday January 10

• Discovery Days: Science of Food
  Cranbrook Institute of Science Parking Garage , 39221 Woodward Ave , Bloomfield Hills
  11:00 am

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

Thursday January 22

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

Friday January 9

• Coffee Talk
  Rochester Community House , 816 Ludlow , Rochester
  7:45 am
• Coffee Connection @ Detroit School of Rock & Pop Music
  Detroit School of Rock & Pop Music , 1109 S. Washington Ave. , Royal Oak
  8:00 am
• ESL Conversation Group
  Farmington Community Library , 23500 Liberty Street , Farmington
  10:30 am
• Morning Munchkins Preschool Program
  Red Oaks Nature Center , 30300 Hales St , Madison Heights
  10:30 am

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