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🌱 Patch AM: How is Oakland Mall turning empty Macy’s space into community magic?
And on the Troy Patch calendar - Troy Gym Kids Night Out
Coffee in hand, Troy? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How is Oakland Mall turning empty Macy’s space into community magic?
- How did an ATM heist lead to a Somerset shopping spree?
Today's riddle: What did the stop sign say to the yield sign? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Troyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Monday: Morning flurries; very cold, with a high of 21 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Tuesday: Some brightening; not as cold, temps: high: 33, low: 29.
- Wednesday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, with a high of 37 and low of 31 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Oakland Mall reinvests empty space to bring entertainment, support organizations (cbsnews.com) — Oakland Mall in Troy is transforming former Macy’s space into a community hub, hosting local art, live performances, and charity events instead of traditional retail. A recent House Bl3nd holiday fundraiser there drew thousands of toy donations for local organizations, signaling a shift toward experiences and neighborhood-focused uses that Troy residents can participate in and support. 
Find out what's happening in Troyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
• Authorities link Texas men to Metro Detroit ATM theft and Somerset Collection shopping spree (clickondetroit.com) — Federal investigators say two Texas men helped steal $138,000 from a Metro Detroit ATM, then splurged on luxury shopping at Troy’s Somerset Collection. The suspects, allegedly linked by cellphone data to the robbery and stolen truck, now face federal bank robbery charges while authorities continue searching for two additional accomplices.
📸 Around Troy
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Troy
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★ Featured events ★
- Troy Gym Kids Night Out
Troy Gym 3, 1921 Northwood, Troy
6:30 pm
Saturday December 27
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Other local events
- BBB @ Van Hoosen
Larson Middle School Troy, MI 48085
4:00 pm - Orchestra Concert @ Athens
Larson Middle School Troy, MI 48085
7:00 pm - All Band Winter concert
Larson Middle School Troy, MI 48085
7:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
📣 Troy Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Gym-Royal Oak HS Basketball G JV Home Novi High School
Royal Oak High School Royal Oak, MI 48073
5:30 pm - ROBIN HORLOCK @ SHIFT KITCHEN & COCKTAILS
Shift Kitchen & Cocktails , 117 Willits St , Birmingham
5:30 pm - 6-12 Holiday Band Concert
Clawson Public Schools Clawson, MI 48017
7:00 pm - Gym-Royal Oak HS Basketball G V Home Novi High School
Royal Oak High School Royal Oak, MI 48073
7:00 pm - 6-12 Holiday Choir Concert
Clawson Public Schools Clawson, MI 48017
7:00 pm - Clawson High School vs. Clintondale High School
Clawson High School , 101 John M Ave , Clawson
7:00 pm - 6-12 Holiday Strings Concert
Clawson Public Schools Clawson, MI 48017
7:00 pm - PRC Virtual Rise and Grind – Coffee and Networking
Pontiac Regional Chamber , 402 Telegraph Rd , Pontiac
8:30 am
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi know of any mobile nail tech that will go into a nursing/rehab center to do a mani/pedi in shelby twp?
Want to help someone feel a little "normal" Thanks (Nextdoor Wattles to Square Lake) - Hello neighbors.
I was at Kroger on long lake today and found out that a man was hit by a car. I hope he is okay. (Nextdoor Troy Scott Lands/Glens at Carlson Park)
- Burlington Coat Factory Corporation posted a job opening for Customer Service Lead - Part-Time in Troy. Apply here.
- Vineyard Vines, LLC posted a job opening for Crew Lead (Part Time Manager) - Somerset Collection, Troy, MI in Troy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Troy here.
🗞 Nearby News
Clawson
- Photo Gallery of the News Haven vs. Clawson boys basketball game (macombdaily.com)
Birmingham
- Oakland County community calendar Dec. 14 and beyond (theoaklandpress.com)
- Cast your vote for Hometown Life Prep Athlete of the Week (hometownlife.com)
- Lisa B Rau (komc.com)
Royal Oak
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-- The Patch AM Team
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