Tuesday, January 7th, 2025

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Good morning, Ann Arbor. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR BOXABL, founded by a father-son team, is building foldable, affordable homes shipped within hours, with 600+ already delivered and new family-sized units underway. Invest now in scalable housing tech making "home" possible for more families everywhere. BOXABL
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A third suspect has been charged with multiple felonies, including two counts of open murder, following a deadly shooting of a foster family in Northfield Township on New Year’s Day. MLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Russ Collins and Deb Polich, pivotal figures in Ann Arbor's art scene, celebrated their retirement after decades of service at a special event at the Michigan Theater, marking a significant transition for the venue and its associated organizations. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Online Master's Colleges publication ranked 19 Michigan universities and colleges for having the state's best online master's degree programs, with the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor leading the list. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ T.J. Hughes of Michigan contributed assists on all three goals in his 100th game, leading to an overtime win against Ohio State. MLive
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Monthly Meeting of the Materials Management Planning Committee
The Materials Management Planning Committee holds a monthly meeting to discuss planning and management related to materials in the Washtenaw County area.
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Playground Concert at The Blind Pig
Playground will perform live at The Blind Pig in Ann Arbor, offering a night of music in a popular local venue.
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Candlelight Concert: The Best of Hans Zimmer
Experience a captivating candlelight concert showcasing the beloved music of Hans Zimmer performed by the Listeso String Quartet at the First Presbyterian Church of Ann Arbor.
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Frosty Freestyle & Krazy Klassic Cross Country Ski Race 2025
This cross-country ski race event features multiple competitive categories including 15km and 5km races, taking place in Huron Meadows Metropark.
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G. Love and Special Sauce Live in Concert
G. Love and Special Sauce will perform an electrifying concert featuring a mix of blues, hip-hop, and modern pop, accompanied by a special VIP pre-show experience.
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Faceless Concert at The Blind Pig
Faceless will perform live at The Blind Pig in Ann Arbor, providing an evening of music.
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Concert by On Tap in Ann Arbor
On Tap will perform live at The Blind Pig in Ann Arbor.
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Etienne Charles Concert in Ann Arbor
Trinidad-born jazz musician Etienne Charles presents a multimedia performance that explores untold stories through music and sound.
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Heywood Banks Live Performance
Heywood Banks is a unique musician and comedian known for his inventive songs and humorous observations, drawing a diverse audience with his eclectic style.
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Onyx Storm Book Release Celebration
The event marks the in-store release of Rebecca Yarros’ third book in The Empyrean Series, requiring proof of purchase for attendance.
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With 600+ homes already delivered and scalable factory tech in place, BOXABL is setting the foundation for the future of housing. Phase 2 is now underway: larger, stackable units for families and communities alike.
It’s more than homebuilding. It’s a mission to make “home” possible for more moms, more families.
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