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Greetings Troy! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new federal grant could reshape Troy’s parks and services
  • How a smashed ATM allegedly funded a Somerset Collection spree
  • Which Troy teams came out on top in season openers?

Also on today's calendar: The Rochester Symphony Orchestra Proudly Presents “Light” A World of Holiday Music Awaits You and 9 more events.

Find out what's happening in Troyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Troyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Cold with a passing flurry, with a high of 27 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Cloudy, flurries; chilly, temps: high: 29, low: 15.
  • Saturday: Cloudy, flurries; very cold, with a high of 22 and low of 7 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Troy applies for next Community Development Block Grant (candgnews.com) — Troy City Council has approved applying for a 2026 federal Community Development Block Grant that could fund yard services for residents and complete a major inclusive play structure at Boulan Park. City staff warn that recent changes in Oakland County’s funding formula may reduce how much Troy receives, and local leaders are voicing concern while still pursuing the grant.
   

• Men accused of stealing $138K from ATM, going on shopping spree at Somerset Collection (clickondetroit.com) — Two men from Texas are accused of helping smash open a Metro Detroit ATM, then heading to Troy’s Somerset Collection for a luxury shopping spree with about $138,000 in stolen cash. Investigators say cellphone data and surveillance video tie them to the 2024 theft, and both now face federal bank robbery charges while authorities continue searching for two other suspects.
   

• Prep Roundup: Stoney Creek GBB improves to 2-0 with Lakeland win (theoaklandpress.com) — Troy High and Troy Athens basketball teams opened their seasons with solid wins, and Troy United hockey rolled to a 5-1 victory, giving local fans plenty to cheer about. The roundup also recaps strong performances from nearby schools, offering a quick look at how regional rivals are starting their winter sports campaigns.
   

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  • "Good Evening OneTroy Families,
    To ensure that students and staff remain safe, the Troy School District will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, December 10, due to the impending… (Nextdoor Wattles Square)
  • Hello, my son is home from college for the next Month.
    Does anyone know of any seasonal employment? He really wants to find a job for while he is home, and would be willing to work full time or as needed (Nextdoor Northfield Hills)
  • SBM Management posted a job opening for Custodian in Troy. Apply here.
  • P.F. Chang's China Bistro posted a job opening for Expeditor in Troy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Troy here.

🗞 Nearby News

Clawson

  • BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Warren Mott pulls away from Fitzgerald; Regina, Lakeview, Center Line (macombdaily.com)

Birmingham

  • Guest column: Birmingham litigation threatens positive outcome for Community House transition (theoaklandpress.com)
  • PHOTOS: Bloomfield Hills boys basketball vs. Birmingham Groves (hometownlife.com)
  • Ex-Whitmer aide, lottery commissioner joins secretary of state race (theoaklandpress.com)

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