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Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
Good morning, Ann Arbor. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of March.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A junior at Huron High is urging school officials to push back start times so teens can align their schedules with natural sleep patterns. The board has received over two dozen supportive comments while officials note ongoing logistics challenges with transportation and current scheduling. MLive
- ➤ The University of Michigan Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library will host veteran journalist Thomas DeFrank on Thursday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m. as he shares firsthand accounts from covering President Ford during the Bicentennial (the free event includes a dessert reception and livestream viewing option). MLive
- ➤ Decorated Olympian Michael Phelps is recommended for an honorary Doctor of Laws degree at UM spring commencement on Saturday, May 2 at Michigan Stadium, as the Board of Regents will review honorary recommendations (meeting on March 19 at 3:30 p.m. in University Hall). MLive
- ➤ The University of Michigan will propose spending $10M to update Palmer Commons at 100 Washtenaw Ave., adding classrooms, huddle rooms and a student lounge. The Board of Regents will vote on the project tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. in University Hall, with construction scheduled to finish in spring 2027. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The University of Michigan Board of Regents will vote tomorrow, Mar. 19, on a proposal to lease nearly two acres near 1600 Washington Heights for 45 years to expand the Ronald McDonald House, which helps families stay close during hospitalizations+ the decision follows a long-term no-rent agreement. MLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local health officials noted that with declining vaccination rates the county has seen two measles cases, one confirmed among unvaccinated and one suspected from close contact, with potential exposures in Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor + Canton. They urge residents to obtain routine immunizations to prevent further disease spread. MLive
- ➤ A 3-month-old baby received lifesaving gene therapy Zolgensma at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor after weeks of insurance denials, following an urgent appeal by his mother who provided extra clinical information to reverse the initial decision, leading to treatment approval within 12 hours. All About Ann Arbor
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The 34th annual BRAG Ann Arbor Home Show is set for March 21-22 at 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road in Lodi Township near Ann Arbor, where over 180 vendors will display building materials, design trends, and tech + offer free treats, demos, and a Kids Workshop sponsored by The Home Depot. MLive
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Savetta Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — The Blind Pig — Ticket prices vary — Experience an engaging live show by Savetta in a vibrant Ann Arbor venue.
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Big Ten Men's Ice Hockey Tournament - Championship
8:00 PM – 2:59 AM — Yost Ice Arena — Ticket prices vary — Witness the intense finale of the Big Ten Men's Ice Hockey Tournament.
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Transfigurations: Han Kang's 'The Vegetarian' in Music and Words
4-6 p.m. — Kerrytown Concert House — $ — Experience a unique musical interpretation of Han Kang's novel showcasing themes of silence and transformation.
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Ann Arbor YMCA Indoor Triathlon
11:45 AM – 4:55 PM — 400 W Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI — Fundraising event — Compete in a fun indoor triathlon while supporting community programs.
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Happy Hour Concert with Kait Bimer
5:30-6:30 p.m. — North Star Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy a free happy hour concert featuring genres from jazz to soul with local talent Kait Bimer.
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Rabbitology
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — $29.00 — Explore eclectic soundscapes and fantastical sonic stories crafted by University of Michigan student Nat Timmerman.
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African Violet Display & Plant Sale
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Matthaei Botanical Gardens — Free entry — Explore beautiful African violets and attend a leaf propagation class.
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Yoga in the Taproom
1-2 p.m. — Bløm Mead + Cider — Cost varies — Unwind with yoga flow and enjoy refreshing mead or cider afterward.
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Le Vent Du Nord Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — $29.00 — Enjoy the award-winning sounds of Le Vent du Nord, a leading force in Québec's progressive Francophone folk movement.
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Babies & Brews at Bløm
4-6 p.m. — Bløm Mead + Cider — Food and beverage options available — A community space for parents and caregivers to relax and connect.
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