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Thursday, March 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Ann Arbor. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of March.
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 Washtenaw County judge ruled on March 18 that evidence linking Buster Robbins to the alleged abduction, sexual assault, and murder of Beverly Wivell 36 years ago was insufficient to bind him over—he remains in custody without bond—and prosecutors plan to appeal the decision on April 8. All About Ann Arbor
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Brian Zalud, Grass Lake High School's athletic administrator, was named Region VI Athletic Director of the Year by the Michigan Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association on March 15, 2025 (he credited his win to a strong network of coaches, parents, and athletes in the district). MLive
- ➤ Updated site plans for the new Lakewood Elementary in west Ann Arbor show outdoor play areas, dining, nature plazas and parking. Officials said the conceptual plan from Midwestern Consulting and Stantec will evolve during design as the school district will break ground in 2026 — families shared their ideas at a meeting Tuesday night. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A class-action settlement has been approved to give $1 to drivers whose car tires were chalked when they received expired-meter tickets. City Council voted (10-0) on March 17 to settle the case brought by Sean Yannotti. MLive
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Rappourt in Ann Arbor now offers Odd Brothers Craft Cider's Ecto Cider, a green drink that blends apples, tangerines, and citrus peels to create a crisp taste for spring. The cider is served on draft (2721 Plymouth Road) with operating hours (11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon to 9 p.m. Sunday). MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Junior running back Justice Haynes, an Alabama transfer who joined Michigan a few months ago, impressed new coordinator Chip Lindsey during winter conditioning and will practice this spring — he aims to compete for a starting role this fall. MLive
- ➤ Michigan’s new offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey held a press conference on Monday in Ann Arbor where he previewed spring practice and challenged receivers to step up as playmakers because last season’s passing game had low production. He said younger receivers and veterans like Kendrick Bell and Donaven McCulley will get more chances to run routes and win one-on-one plays — a change that he expects will streamline the offense. MLive
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Happy Hour Concert Featuring Milan Seth Trio
Milan Seth, an Ann Arbor-based singer-songwriter, will perform at a free happy hour concert, showcasing a blend of classic country and insightful lyrics accompanied by his band.
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Wendy & DB: Sunny Side UP Concert Kick-Off
Wendy & DB will perform at the Canton Public Library as part of their tour to celebrate the release of their SUNNY SIDE UP album, featuring blues music for children.
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Yoga and Cider: Relaxation Class in Kerrytown
This all-levels yoga class combines stretching and yoga flow with the opportunity to enjoy mead or cider afterwards, creating a relaxed environment to unwind from the workweek.
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63rd Ann Arbor Film Festival
6:30 PM - 12:00 AM | Michigan Theater | See website for pass information | Celebrate visionary filmmaking at North America's oldest independent film festival.
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The RedHearts Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Blind Pig — Tickets starting at $10 — Enjoy an exciting night of live music featuring The RedHearts and more.
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Michigan Fashion Media Summit 2025
The Michigan Fashion Media Summit is an annual conference featuring keynote sessions, panel discussions, and workshops focused on the fashion, retail, and media industries, held at the Ross School of Business.
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Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Michigan Wolverines Baseball
2-6 p.m. — Ray Fisher Stadium — Tickets available — Catch an exciting baseball showdown between Penn State and Michigan.
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Baroque Chamber Orchestra: Claudio Monteverdi - L'Orfeo
2-6 p.m. — Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre — Affordable tickets available — Experience Monteverdi's classic opera performed live by a talented chamber orchestra.
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John R. Miller Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Ark — $25 — Experience the intricate wordplay and haunting imagery of John R. Miller's debut album live.
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Explosions In The Sky Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Michigan Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the intense live performance of Explosions In The Sky as they tour their recent album 'End'.
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Ann Arbor SPARK Annual Meeting
The Ann Arbor SPARK Annual Meeting celebrates the region’s economic development successes, highlighting key initiatives, business growth, and innovation in Ann Arbor and the surrounding communities. The event brings together business leaders, entrepreneurs, and community stakeholders to recognize impactful collaborations and share insights on the future of the local economy.
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