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Ann Arbor
Friday, May 29th, 2026
Good morning, Ann Arbor. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Pita Express at Briarwood Mall was evicted after non-payment of rent in a court case that began on April 7 and resulted in a default judgment on May 4. A sheriff’s deputy posted an order on May 21 requiring the restaurant to vacate the premises within 24 hours. MLive
- ➤ Utilidata, an Ann Arbor firm developing AI data center technology, recently raised an additional $40 million in funding and has expanded its headquarters to a new 15,000 sqft innovation lab on Green Road — it will launch its first deployment with NexGen Cloud in Montreal this June. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University of Michigan physics professor Lu Li was named a Brown Investigator to receive up to $2M over five years for research on magnetic fields’ direct effect on insulators — a move that makes him one of eight nationwide winners, Michigan News reported. MLive
- ➤ UM professor Stephen Forrest was elected as a fellow of the Royal Society on May 27, joining a global community that includes Isaac Newton and Benjamin Franklin. His work in fiber optics + organic electronics has shaped modern communication and display tech. MLive
- ➤ The University of Michigan has spent over $12.5 million on external investigations and executive search fees since 2025 amid administrative changes and scandals, including probes into the athletic department and leadership roles. It re-engaged its presidential search on May 4. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority’s Fleet Services team was named the top public transportation fleet in North America by the NAFA Fleet Management Association from 100 nominees. The award recognizes the team’s recent improvements — including tire program studies and maintenance enhancements — that boost service reliability. MLive
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Site prep work began on May 11 for Seventy Five South, a 75-condo townhouse project on Ann Arbor-Saline Road near Summit Church, and developer Robertson Brothers Homes plans to install utilities next month & open the development for sales this fall. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Skyline girls soccer won its second district title in four years on May 28 at Huron High School by beating Pioneer 3-1, led by seniors Kennedy Wassef and River Pham. The Eagles will meet the winner from Brownstown Woodhaven and Dearborn Edsel Ford in Tuesday’s semifinal at Saline High School. MLive
- ➤ Michigan basketball is rebuilding its starting frontcourt after Aday Mara (7-foot-3 center) declared for the NBA draft on May 27 while teammates Morez Johnson Jr. and Yaxel Lendeborg also left and transfers including Moustapha Thiam have been added. MLive
- ➤ Michigan football’s *2027* recruiting class climbed into the top 10 nationally after three new commitments were added last week. The move shows promise for the program’s future under first-year coach Kyle Whittingham. MLive
- ➤ Michigan head coach Dusty May said a new banner for the Fab Five will be added soon to Crisler Arena. He made the remark at the Mackinac Policy Conference on May 27. All About Ann Arbor
- ➤ High school girls soccer teams competed in district championships on May 28 when Divisions 1 and 2 played at Ann Arbor Huron and other local venues. Division 3 teams face off today at Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard at 5 p.m. with winners advancing to regionals. MLive
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River Rescue Training Course
11 AM – 4 PM — Ann Arbor, Michigan — $100 (credit for future classes if needed) — Master essential kayak safety skills to ensure a safe paddling experience on moving water.
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River Rescue 2 Training Course
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Ann Arbor, Michigan — $150.00 — Expand your river safety skills with immersive training in kayak recovery and swimmer rescues.
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Blind Pig Comedy Night
8 PM — Blind Pig — Tickets starting at $2.50 — Enjoy a night of laughter with local comedians in a vibrant venue.
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Rachel Baiman & Philip Bowen Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — $29.00 — Experience the soulful sounds of Nashville's Rachel Baiman and Appalachian roots of Philip Bowen in an intimate setting.
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Chris Smither Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — $40.00 — Experience a captivating evening of traditional folk music with Chris Smither's unique guitar sound.
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Jane Siberry Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — $40.00 — Experience the ethereal voice and poetic lyrics of Jane Siberry live in Ann Arbor.
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Family-Friendly Concert by Gratitude Steel Band
2-3 p.m. — Ann Arbor District Library — Free — Enjoy an interactive concert for all ages with vibrant steel pan music.
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Darrell Scott Live
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — $40.00 — Experience the poignant and surreal storytelling of multi-instrumentalist Darrell Scott through his captivating music.
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Jeff Black Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — $29.00 — Experience the soulful storytelling of Jeff Black, a master songwriter with a powerful live performance.
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An Evening with Radney Foster
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — $46.50 — Experience the storytelling and music of country legend Radney Foster alongside special guest Logan Mac.
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