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Friday, May 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Ann Arbor. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
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
- ➤ Federal immigration officers arrested one person outside a Ypsilanti court between 9 and 9:30 a.m. May 1 (at the 14A-2 District Court on W. Michigan Ave.) and later detained the suspect, who was scheduled for a court appearance, about one mile away. MLive
- ➤ Kerri Sue Leirstein, 43, was sentenced on April 17, 2024 to one to four years in prison for reportedly pepper spraying two Plum Market employees on November 22, 2023—earning credit for serving 330 days—. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Saline Area Schools will hold second-round interviews on May 7 with candidates Rachel Kowalski and Nick Steinmetz at Liberty School at 6 p.m. and 7:15 p.m., and an open house from 4 to 5:45 p.m. will let community members give input. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, May 1, 2025, six firefighters were sworn in at a ceremony inside the downtown fire station at 111 N. 5th Ave as bad weather stopped the usual fire truck push. Fire Chief Mike Kennedy also presented new hybrid and electric vehicle plans — and members received commendations for their work. MLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hospitals near Ann Arbor and Jackson earned A Hospital Safety Grades from Leapfrog Group, an independent nonprofit that measures hospital safety. Trinity Health Ann Arbor improved its grade this spring, Trinity Health Livingston received a Straight A for five cycles, and Henry Ford Health Jackson maintained high marks+ showing strong patient safety in the region. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Amorion Walker, a Michigan receiver who played four games last season and spent time at Ole Miss, signed Wednesday with Middle Tennessee State University in Conference—USA, marking his third school in a year. He has two full seasons of eligibility remaining. MLive
- ➤ Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore said true freshman Andrew Babalola from Overland Park impressed in spring practice and may start at left tackle this fall. He grew from 280 to about 310 pounds during training and will face other players for the starting spot—his strength and balance helped him earn a chance in the competition. MLive
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Indie Guinn Musical Showcase
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Blind Pig — Tickets starting at $10.00 — Experience live performances from Indie Guinn, Noah Dakho, and Mothdude in an intimate venue.
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Paul Thorn Live Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — The Ark — Ticketed event — Experience the soul-stirring melodies of Paul Thorn as he shares wisdom-filled songs from his latest album.
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Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Michigan Wolverines Baseball
4-8 p.m. — Ray Fisher Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience collegiate baseball rivalry under the lights.
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Ink Flower Painting Workshop
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Gutman Gallery — $25 — Create a beautiful ink and marker flower still life in time for Mother’s Day.
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Babies & Brews at Bløm
4-6 p.m. — Bløm Mead + Cider — Food and beverages available — A community gathering for parents and caregivers to relax and socialize while enjoying refreshments.
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Joan Shelley Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — The Ark — $25 — Experience the melodic storytelling of Joan Shelley inspired by traditional folk roots.
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Indiana Hoosiers at Michigan Wolverines Baseball
6-10 p.m. — Ray Fisher Stadium — Cost info not specified — Catch an exciting college baseball matchup featuring the Hoosiers and Wolverines.
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Coffee, Coworking, and Cocktails
2-5:30 p.m. — Dozer Coffee — Free entry — Get work done amongst others while enjoying social interactions before and after the coworking session.
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Indiana Hoosiers at Michigan Wolverines Baseball
1-5 p.m. — Ray Fisher Stadium — Cost info not available — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup between Indiana and Michigan.
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Jacob Jolliff Band Performance
8-9:30 p.m. — The Ark — $25 — Experience the cutting-edge sounds of one of today's premier contemporary mandolinists and his band.
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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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Founded by a father-son duo, BOXABL creates precision-built, foldable homes that ship anywhere in hours. Their mission? To make beautiful, efficient housing available to all, at a fraction of the time and cost.
With 600+ homes already delivered and scalable factory tech in place, BOXABL is setting the foundation for the future of housing. Phase 2 is now underway: larger, stackable units for families and communities alike.
It’s more than homebuilding. It’s a mission to make “home” possible for more moms, more families.
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