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Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Ann Arbor. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of April.
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 man suspected of robbing an Ann Arbor Kroger in two back-to-back incidents, Brandon Leroy Carter (30), was arraigned for unarmed robbery on Feb. 1 and will appear in court on April 17 for a probable cause hearing. MLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Linda Siglin (80) was known as the face of The Ark for many years as she helped bring live music to Ann Arbor until her unexpected death on March 16th; a celebration of her life will be held on April 19th at 1 p.m. at The Ark (316 S. Main St.). MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Tabbye Chavous will become the new executive director for the American Educational Research Association on Aug. 11 after leaving her role as the University of Michigan's chief diversity officer nearly two weeks after cuts to DEI offices and programs on March 27—her final day at UM is still not set. MLive
- ➤ Burns Park Elementary’s century—old building remains standing while improvements will take place around it— part of a district plan that uses community input to design new schools. MLive
- ➤ U.S. News released its medical school rankings on April 8, noting that about 20% of the top 100 research and primary care schools did not participate in the survey. Michigan schools received mixed results with Michigan State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine ranking second for primary care graduates and the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor placed at 119 for graduates practicing in primary care (some key details were not provided). MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ann Arbor officials set a 35-foot, three-story cap for low-rise developments after City Council voted 8-3 on Monday, April 7 to ask the Planning Commission to review the limit — and Mayor Christopher Taylor said he hopes the resolution recalibrates the conversation — as local neighborhoods expect clearer guidelines. MLive
- ➤ U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell said she was disturbed when ICE forcefully detained a U.S. citizen, one of her constituents, outside a Michigan courthouse on April 7—she called the detainment based on race horrific and harmful to community safety. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Michigan defensive back Rod Moore did not practice today as he works to recover from a torn ACL that kept him out of the 2024 season—his coach said he is very close to returning for the 2025 season. His team hopes he will rejoin them in time for summer training and preseason camp. MLive
- ➤ Michigan head coach Dusty May reshaped his basketball roster for 2025-26 by adding three transfers—one being the nation’s top-ranked forward from UAB who is weighing an early pro option. Michigan football spring practices highlighted five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood and promising defensive players. MLive
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April R Users' Group Meeting: Translating SAS to R with AI
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Ann Arbor SPARK — Free entry — Explore converting SAS programs to R using AI tools while enjoying pizza and networking.
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Laith Al-Saadi Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Ark — Check venue for ticket prices — Experience an authentic blend of blues, soul, and classic rock from a top blues guitarist acclaimed by legends.
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Bird Photography Workshop
1-4 p.m. — PROCAM Photo & Video Gear | Ann Arbor — Refunds available — Learn expert tips on capturing stunning bird photographs from the pros.
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Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers at Michigan Wolverines Baseball
1-5 p.m. — Ray Fisher Stadium — Tickets available — Catch the thrilling college baseball matchup between the Mountaineers and Wolverines.
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Digital Marketing Certificate Program
All day — A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) — Cost varies — Earn a certificate while gaining hands-on marketing skills in a small class environment.
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Gruff Rhys Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — Ticket prices vary — Experience the eclectic sounds of award-winning storyteller Gruff Rhys, blending unique melodies and captivating lyrics.
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John Splithoff Live
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — $25 — Experience a night of throwback soul and pop music from rising star John Splithoff and special guest Evann Mcintosh.
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Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Michigan Wolverines Baseball
6-10 p.m. — Ray Fisher Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling college baseball matchup featuring the Hawkeyes and Wolverines.
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Open House at 2222 Applewood Court
12-4 p.m. — 2222 Applewood Court — Free entry — Explore a beautifully remodeled condo with stunning views and community amenities.
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Yoga in the Taproom
1-2 p.m. — Bløm Mead + Cider — $10 — Unwind with a unique blend of yoga and refreshing mead or cider after class.
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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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