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Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Ann Arbor. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of July.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University of Michigan Medical School announced that Dr. Thomas Wang, a Harvard-trained Texas physician, will become its new dean on Sept. 15, replacing Dr. Marschall Runge who stepped down earlier this year—Wang holds tenure in internal medicine and brings leadership experience from UT Southwestern. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Overnight closures on Interstate 94 in Washtenaw County began on July 28 for a resurfacing project, with detours set up for both westbound and eastbound lanes and will continue through mid-August. MDOT said each nightly closure runs from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.—different segments have specific detour routes. MLive
- ➤ Dexter Township planners voted Tuesday, July 22 to recommend allowing short-term vacation rentals only on properties zoned for general commercial or agricultural uses—rentals will not be allowed on lakes. The decision aims to limit lakeside vacation rentals while still offering options in other zones. MLive
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Open Mic Night with Annie Bacon & Forrest Hejkal
7-10 p.m. — North Star Lounge — $5 cover (sliding scale) — Share your creativity at this welcoming open mic event hosted by local talents.
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Petalwave Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Blind Pig — Tickets starting at $14.30 — Enjoy a night of alternative rock with Petalwave and friends.
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Ani Mari's Debut Album Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Ark — $24.00 — Experience Ani Mari's poignant Alt-Americana melodies exploring the journey of young adulthood.
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The RFD Boys Concert
8:00–9:30 p.m. — The Ark — $16, $15 for students, seniors, and Ark members — Experience the legendary bluegrass sounds and humor of the RFD Boys since 1969.
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Monthly Reiki Share
2-4 p.m. — Enlightened Soul Center & Shop — Free entry — Connect with fellow Reiki practitioners for healing and energy exchange.
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Michigan Engineering North Campus Tour
2-3:30 p.m. — Robotics Building (FMCRB) — Registration required — Explore the innovative Engineering facilities at North Campus on this guided walking tour.
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Boxing Banjo Live Concert
8:00 – 9:30 p.m. — The Ark — Ticket prices vary — Experience the energetic and charismatic Irish music of acclaimed act Boxing Banjo.
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Coffee House Coders Ann Arbor Meetup
7-9 p.m. — Bamboo Ann Arbor — Free entry — A casual coding meetup for all levels with coffee and camaraderie.
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Doolin' Live Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Ark — $29.00 — Experience France’s premiere Irish and Celtic music group returning with their latest album after a long hiatus.
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Michigan Engineering North Campus Tour
10:00-11:30 a.m. — Robotics Building (FMCRB) — Registration required — Explore the creative hub of North Campus with an insider's look at engineering facilities.
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