Good morning, Ann Arbor.

Local police and road officials in Pittsfield Township are reviewing pedestrian safety at Carpenter Road intersections after two pedestrians died for not obeying signals (one died on Jan.

6th, 2024 near an Aldi and the other on March 5th, 2024 at the Packard and Carpenter roads intersection) as they work with the Washtenaw County Road Commission and MDOT to decide if more changes are needed.

Local businesses in Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County saw changes as Seva asked for help after closing its Detroit branch and Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken opened near Woodland Plaza.

New openings include Tabe downtown, Stimulatte Café near Ypsilanti, DropTop Pizza in Saline, Chelsea Party Loft and a sandwich tournament at Zingerman’s Deli—showing a growing local business scene.

Red Hawk Bar and Grill, a popular restaurant on State Street, will close on Saturday, May 3 (after 33 years in service) because rising food costs and the coronavirus pandemic have made it too hard to operate.

The owners thanked customers for their support throughout the years.

Metro Detroit held Oberon Day celebrations yesterday with events in Ann Arbor + more festivities will occur later this week such as a launch party on Friday, March 28 and a Pistons game celebration.

These events mark the unofficial start of summer for the region.

The southbound lane of Packard Street between Marlborough Drive and Pine Valley Boulevard closed at 9 a.m. Monday, March 24 and will remain shut until 5 p.m. Friday, March 28 for underground utility work.

Drivers traveling south will follow a detour (via East Stadium Boulevard, South Industrial Highway, and East Eisenhower Parkway) while residential access and bike routes stay open.

Ann Arbor approved a $5.3 million contract with Cadillac Asphalt LC on March 17 to resurface 8.4 lane miles across 23 local streets and three major roads while adding asphalt paths along Eisenhower Parkway and State Street—officials said traffic calming devices will be installed on Bird Road, Arella Boulevard, Henry Street, Mershon Drive and Worden Avenue. Separate projects will soon start with an $8.6 million overhaul of Miller Avenue to add a two-way bikeway and a $19 million upgrade in Pittsfield Village that requires removal of a large oak tree—city officials say the changes are needed to improve safety for drivers and pedestrians.

Outgoing senior Jordan Hobbs said that freshmen Mila Holloway, Olivia Olson, and Syla Swords can lead Michigan to the Final Four and a Big Ten title if they stay on the roster — he described them as a special group — after they combined for over 42 points per game in the Big Ten tournament. Coach Kim Barnes Arico now faces the challenge of retaining the trio as the transfer portal opens Monday.

Michigan, a 5 seed, and Auburn, the No. 1 overall seed, will play in the Sweet 16 on Friday at State Farm Arena—tipoff is at 9:39 p.m. on CBS.

Michigan and Michigan State reached the Sweet 16 in Atlanta — each team needs one win to meet in the Elite Eight for the first time in the NCAA tournament.

Michigan will play Auburn on Friday — a game that will put local fans in Ann Arbor on alert for what could be a historic matchup.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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'.

Eon Zero Concert

8 PM – 2 AM — The Blind Pig — Tickets starting at $15 — Experience a night of live music featuring Eon Zero and other local artists.

Classical Concert Featuring Mozart, Schubert, and More

7:30 p.m. — Hill Auditorium — Ticket info available — Experience a blend of classical masterpieces from renowned composers performed by Lambert Orkis at the piano.

The Sunday Artisan Market

3-8 p.m. — Kerrytown Market Pavilion — Free entry — Discover unique handmade gifts and enjoy local food and drinks from over 30 artisans.

Akron Zips vs. Michigan Wolverines Baseball

4-8 p.m. — Ray Fisher Stadium — Cost info not provided — Catch the action as the Wolverines face off against the Zips in an exciting college baseball matchup.

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.