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Saturday, June 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Ann Arbor. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Recent local news covers a nurse who tried to help 14‐year-old Lennon Leitzinger after a June 18 bike crash, a volunteer search that found retired professor Ralph Yang alive after three days missing, and a roadside delivery in Ypsilanti on June 11 that brought healthy baby Kyson Leforge McLilly into the world — stories of loss and hope in our city. Other local updates include plans for a 10‐story high-rise with 280 apartments, the opening of a new park from a cleaned-up site, and debates at Ann Arbor Schools and in Augusta Township over staff changes and a proposed $1 billion data center — news that will shape our community in the days ahead. MLive
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Buddy’s Pizza will add a burger pizza and a Faygo Rock and Rye Float in July along with Buffalo cauliflower wings, four double-patty smash burgers, and onion rings. The new Smash Stacks menu will be served at full-service locations—while the Smash Stack Pizza will be available at all locations for a limited time. MLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ NFL coach Jim Harbaugh was added Friday to a lawsuit that accuses former assistant coach Matt Weiss of hacking college athletes' accounts to view intimate photos. The suit claims Harbaugh and other university officials knew of Weiss' actions before a major playoff game and allowed him to remain on staff. WXYZ
- ➤ A federal lawsuit filed by 11 women alleges that Michigan officials, including Jim Harbaugh and Santa Ono, allowed former coach Matt Weiss—who was seen accessing private student-athlete data in Schembechler Hall—to coach in the 2022 Fiesta Bowl despite knowing of his illegal actions. MLive
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Three-star linebacker recruit Markel Dabney, who was committed to SMU, verbally pledged to Michigan after an official visit — he became the Wolverines’ 16th commitment this cycle — as the team builds its class of 2026. MLive
- ➤ Michigan's football program announced that four-star offensive tackle Malakai Lee committed to the team after his official visit on June 20—he chose Michigan over Alabama, Georgia and Texas in a live Friday night announcement. MLive
- ➤ Michigan football fired offensive coordinator Kirk Campbell after a 2024 season with too few effective passes and hired veteran Chip Lindsey to improve the offense — the Wolverines plan to use freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood with veteran players to build a balanced attack. MLive
- ➤ The Penguins traded up from No. 31 to No. 24 on Friday to select Michigan forward Will Horcoff (6-foot-5 rising sophomore) who scored 10 points in 18 games last season. Horcoff is the first Michigan player chosen in a draft that could see the program set a record with eight picks in one round. MLive
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Yoga in the Taproom
1-2 p.m. — Bløm Mead + Cider — Admission included — Unwind after the week with yoga flow and a refreshing drink.
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Blind Pig Comedy Night
8-9:30 p.m. — The Blind Pig — Tickets from $2.50 — Enjoy a night of laughter at Ann Arbor's favorite comedy venue.
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Matt the Electrician Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Ark — $29.00 — Experience the quirky folk/pop sounds of Matt the Electrician with special guest Dana Falconberry.
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Ann Arbor Firecracker 5K
8 a.m. — Downtown Ann Arbor — Registration fees apply — Celebrate Independence Day with a festive 5K run, walk, or ruck and unique holiday-themed divisions.
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Jerron Paxton Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Ark — $40 — Experience the rich, pre-war blues and jazz melodies of multi-instrumentalist Jerron Paxton.
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Langhorne Slim Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Ark — $29.00 — Experience the powerful and intimate performance of acclaimed singer-songwriter Langhorne Slim.
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Kasey Chambers Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — The Ark — Tickets available online — Experience the heartfelt country sounds of Kasey Chambers, an acclaimed Australian artist.
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Mike Green with Rod Capps
6:00-7:15 p.m. — North Star Lounge — Ticket info available — Experience a wild emotional ride with Mike Green's confounding yet captivating musical storytelling alongside Rod Capps' diverse performance.
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Michigan Celtic Festival
8 PM — Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds — $8 for adults; free for under 17 and active military — Enjoy a family-friendly evening filled with live music, workshops, and a contest.
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Rolling Sculpture Car Show
2-10 p.m. — Main Street Ann Arbor — Free entry — Celebrate timeless automotive design and craftsmanship at this vibrant car showcase.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
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