Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of June.
Good morning, Ann Arbor.
Local business owners voiced concerns about rising homelessness affecting downtown operations during a June 2 meeting at the Kerrytown DDA office.
Representatives from community mental health, police, and the regional chamber discussed crisis response strategies & outreach options, and officials plan further meetings for ongoing collaboration.
Gov. Whitmer, Sam Altman and Oracle CEO Clay Mazouyrk broke ground on The Barn, a $16 billion data center near Saline that will open in late 2028.
The project will create about 2,500 construction jobs and add $10 million to renovate the local recreation center.
Officials broke ground on a 250 acre data center campus called The Barn in Saline Township Monday.
The multibillion dollar project, which will host top tech firms + create thousands of union jobs and add about $8 million yearly to schools, will see its first building finished early next year.
UM professor Susan Miller lives in New York and flies to Ann Arbor to teach Business Communications 250 at Ross.
She makes more than 55 trips a year (stopping at Zingerman’s and using Delta perks) to share her passion with students amid a rigorous schedule.
Residents in Lima Township met Monday night to challenge Consumers Energy’s plan to purchase 120 acres of farmland for a 1.4-gigawatt power plant, voicing concerns about air quality and rural life.
The option lasts until Feb. 24 as MISO studies wrap in 2027 with a planned start in March 2030.
Skyline girls soccer won 8 to 0 against Woodhaven on Tuesday at Saline High School, with senior River Pham scoring five goals to propel the team to its first regional final since 2021.
The squad will face Salem at 6 p.m. Thursday in the regional final.
The Southeastern Conference recognized its top girls tennis players for the 2026 season, selecting honorees for SEC-Red and SEC-White teams—several Ann Arbor Pioneer and Ann Arbor Skyline athletes earned spots while coach awards went to Andy BeDell and Jennifer Morgan.
Ann Arbor Skyline will play Brownstown Woodhaven on June 25 in Division 1 at Saline while Ann Arbor Greenhills, after facing Detroit Country Day on June 2, will play in the Division 3 regional final on June 4 if advancing (games stream live on the NFHS Network).
Defending national champion Michigan Wolverines will face UConn on Nov.
6 at TD Garden in Boston as part of the TNT Sports Hall-of-Fame Series Boston. This game is Michigan’s first regular-season meeting with UConn since 2015.
Harper Woods receivers Dakota Guerrant and Deandre Bidden are watching Michigan boost its passing game for 2026 amid a coaching change, with Guerrant expecting to decide his commitment in early July (pending final decision) and both seeking more passing opportunities with standout quarterback Bryce Underwood.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jason Carter Band Live
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of bluegrass with Grammy-winning fiddler Jason Carter and his ensemble.
UMS Summer Sings: Mendelssohn’s Elijah
7-9 p.m. — Hill Auditorium — $5 at the door — Sing through Mendelssohn’s Elijah in a lively choral gathering with great conductors and refreshments.
Zingerman's Garage Sale Extravaganza
8 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Zingerman's Delicatessen — Free entry — Discover amazing deals at a classic garage sale with fun activities for the whole family.
Jurassic Adventure Picnic
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Stone Chalet Bed and Breakfast Inn and Event Center — $29 per person — Experience a unique dinosaur-themed picnic on Father's Day with live-action dinosaur interactions for the whole family.
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