Community Corner
🌱 Patch AM: How a Troy defender just leapt from Michigan soccer to the MLS
You won't want to miss New Day Counseling Highway Safety Classes on the Troy Patch calendar
Hey hey Troy! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Troy defender just leapt from Michigan soccer to the MLS
Also on today's calendar: New Day Counseling Highway Safety Classes.
Find out what's happening in Troyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Troyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: A thick cloud cover, with a high of 44 and low of 27 degrees.
- Wednesday: Considerable cloudiness, temps: high: 37, low: 31.
- Thursday: Cloudy with areas of drizzle, with a high of 41 and low of 37 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Two Flint City Bucks players drafted in 2026 MLS SuperDraft (eastvillagemagazine.org) — A hometown connection to Major League Soccer just got stronger, as Troy native Nolan Miller was drafted ninth overall by Orlando City SC after starring at the University of Michigan and with the Flint City Bucks. The piece also spotlights fellow Bucks standout Schinieder Mimy, underscoring the club’s long track record of sending players to MLS and the growing visibility of Michigan soccer talent. 
📸 Around Troy
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓 Upcoming Events in Troy
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
★ Featured events ★
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- New Day Counseling Highway Safety Classes
306 Town Center Drive Troy, MI 48084
9:00 am - Troy Gym Kids Night Out
Troy Gym 3 , 1921 Northwood , Troy
6:30 pm - Preschool & Kindergarten Information Night
Eagle Creek Academy , 3739 Kern Rd
6:00 pm
Wednesday December 24
Saturday December 27
Thursday January 15
📣 Troy Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
🗓 Events Nearby
- Toddler Classes - Little Eagles
Eagle Creek Academy , 3739 Kern Road , Lake Orion
9:30 am - Toddler Tuesdays
Madison Heights, MI Calendar , 240 W 13 Mile Rd , Madison Heights
10:30 am - Paper Plants
North Branch - Creative/Story Room
11:00 am - Winter Break Story & Craft Time | Session 1
Center Line Main Library , 7345 Weingartz Street , Center Line
11:00 am - Stoney Creek vs Holt
Hazel Park High School , 23400 Hughes Ave , Hazel Park
12:30 pm - Talk and Textile
Shelby Township Library , 52610 Van Dyke Ave , Shelby Township
2:00 pm - Chippewa Valley vs Cass Tech
Hazel Park High School , 23400 Hughes Ave , Hazel Park
5:00 pm - Rochester Area Youth Assistance Meeting
Rochester Hills City Hall , 1000 Rochester Hills Dr , Rochester Hills
5:15 pm - Cocoa with C.O.R.E.
Sterling Heights, MI Calendar , 40620 Utica Road , Sterling Heights
5:30 pm
Tuesday December 23
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My sweet Pete got out last night, which is not out of the ordinary, however, he still hasn’t returned home, which is.
If anyone has seen him, please let me know! We are located between Maple/Big Beaver and Livernois/Rochester Rd. Thank you!,, (Nextdoor Troy) - Dear Neighbors, if you are the driver for someone who has a handicap license plate or placard—- please do not drop your passenger off at the door to the store and then park in a space reserved for the handicapped.
While you sit in your car, nice and warm and cozy, reading the newspaper, a book or playing Candy Crush on your phone , a person who has a handicap… (Nextdoor Mt. Vernon)
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Troy. Apply here.
- Jetro Restaurant Depot posted a job opening for Front End Supervisor in Troy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Troy here.
🗞 Nearby News
Birmingham
- Oakland County community calendar Dec. 21 and beyond (theoaklandpress.com)
- Detroit's Park Rite Acquired by Nashville-based Parking Management Co. (dbusiness.com)
Royal Oak
- Nightly tradition brings light and hope to children at Michigan hospital (hotsr.com)
- Michigan marijuana businesses, customers see hazy future with new tax (theoaklandpress.com)
- Vintage Treasures From Royal Oak Make It To The Big Screen (wrkr.com)
Detroit
Ok Troy! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I find you very attractive!
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Send it to us!
👉 Help make Patch AM better
- Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
- Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
- List items for sale or services offered
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
