Wednesday, January 8th, 2025

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Good morning, Ann Arbor. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ann Arbor residents can dispose of their undecorated Christmas trees at four park locations until January 20. MLive
BUSINESS NEWS
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ECONOMY NEWS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Parents in Ann Arbor organized a meeting to address staffing shortages and turnover at a local elementary school, seeking improvements. MLive
- ➤ Washtenaw County celebrates 50 new special ed teachers from its Grow Your Own program, aimed at converting teaching assistants into certified educators. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ann Arbor’s city administration appoints Mariah Walton and Jordan Roberts from Eastpointe and Dearborn, respectively, for top city hall positions. MLive
- ➤ Ann Arbor officials are advancing studies to explore the potential municipal takeover of DTE Energy, aiming for a 2026 city voter decision on pursuing cleaner, more reliable energy. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Christian Humphreys, a freshman forward for the University of Michigan's ice hockey team, has signed a scholarship and development agreement with the Kitchener Rangers of the OHL. MLive
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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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Pete Siers & the Kerrytown Stompers with Special Guest Steve Pistorius
This concert features Pete Siers & The Kerrytown Stompers alongside renowned New Orleans pianist Steve Pistorius, offering a lively performance of early jazz music.
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