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Ann Arbor
Friday, January 30th, 2026
Good morning, Ann Arbor. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of January.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two Michigan colleges were ranked among the world's top 100 globally, with the University of Michigan at No. 9 and Michigan State at No. 84, according to TIME’s ranking list released on Wednesday, Jan. 28 — using measures of academic performance, innovation and global engagement. MLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Washtenaw County recognized local leaders with the 2025 Environmental Excellence Awards for protecting water quality, reducing waste and preventing pollution. Recipients included Dexter-based Alpha Metal Finishing, Ypsilanti Township for its eight rain gardens & 150 trees, and Washtenaw Community College for its recycling and composting efforts. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents at a Ypsilanti Township meeting on Thursday questioned transparency in the joint University of Michigan–Los Alamos high-performance computing facility project, citing conflicting details (including environmental impact and utility rates) and urging officials to clarify what remains a choice between two site candidates. MLive
- ➤ City officials plan to issue $35M in bonds to finance a 20-story affordable housing high-rise at 350 S. Fifth Ave. City Council approved a notice on Jan. 20, and construction will break ground this spring as property tax revenue from a 20-year millage will repay the debt + interest. MLive
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Ronnie Baker Brooks Live Performance
8-10 PM — The Ark — $35.00 — Experience the electrifying talent of Chicago bluesman Ronnie Baker Brooks, a true legend of the genre.
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Improv Jam
7:30-9:30 p.m. — hear.say brewing — Pay What You Want — Enjoy a night of fun short form improv games with a touch of long form performance.
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Artist Reception: Wendy Bauer Braun - Distances
5-6:30 p.m. — Kerrytown Concert House — Free entry — Celebrate the vibrant work of Wendy Bauer Braun with an evening of art, conversation, and community.
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Run Broadway Fun Run
7:14 a.m. — Lowertown Cafe — Free entry — Celebrate your love for running in a challenging 2-mile loop through Ann Arbor.
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Jake Xerxes Fussell Concert
8-11 PM — The Ark — $24.00 — Experience a night of poignant folk music with Jake Xerxes Fussell as he explores his personal musical roots.
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39th Annual Storytelling Festival: Liars Contest
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — $24 — Enjoy an evening of tall tales and clever fibs from top-notch storytellers at this lively competition.
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The Steel Wheels Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — $35.00 — Experience the Virginia-based folk-rock band The Steel Wheels as they showcase their evolving American roots music.
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