Good morning, Ann Arbor.

Michigan Wolverines players paired with youth from Parkridge Community Center for back-to-school shopping at Meijer on Wednesday.

Each child received a $250 gift card for school supplies as the athletes connected with the community.

Eligible residents who are 60 or older, disabled, homeless or spouses can use the Michigan Bridge Card (food assistance) to buy prepared meals at eight local restaurants.

Health officials say the Restaurant Meal Program is designed to reduce food insecurity while supporting local businesses.

Actor Jeff Daniels opened JD’s Stage Bistro in Chelsea on Aug.

26, featuring a bistro with a seasonal, locally sourced menu + an intimate live music room for diverse performances that aim to boost local arts and community job opportunities.

Social media influencer Alexis Nikole Nelson (Black Forager) will hold a free book talk on vegan recipes and safe foraging at Rackham Auditorium at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept.

30 as part of U-M's Climate Week.

A fiber optic network linking Ann Arbor & Ypsilanti was completed on Wednesday, Aug.

26 with funding from a $2.4 million federal grant and $600,000 in local matching funds; the underground project with 432 fiber strands will support economic growth and offer dark fiber access for businesses & community institutions.

The University of Michigan hosted its biggest undergrad move-in week ever, with over 12,700 students & families arriving thanks to Wolverine Village adding 2,300 beds; general move-in began Wednesday at East Quad with organized time slots easing the process.

Gen Z buyers in Southeastern Michigan are starting homeownership in their 20s by saving early (and accepting starter homes that need work with family help), while the median age for first-time buyers is now 40.

Local agents say this trend reflects a new, budget-conscious approach to entering the market.

Michigan Wolverines quarterback coach Koy Detmer Jr. said 19-year-old Bryce Underwood improved his footwork, pocket presence, & leadership heading into fall camp.

The coach added Underwood’s progress from a challenging spring positions him well as team captain ahead of the season.

Michigan coaches have shifted their offense to focus on dual-threat quarterbacks and plan to use Underwood’s running ability this season while signing top prospect Kamden Lopati from Illinois to guide future recruiting.

Michigan's hockey team enters the 2026-27 season with a loaded roster, returning nine top scorers and NHL-bound freshmen like Landon DuPont, as head coach Brandon Naurato aims for a national championship.

The team will battle tough matchups in December and an outdoor game at Western Michigan on Jan.-30.

Sports reporter Greg Wickliffe has offered his picks for 11 Ann Arbor-area high school football games, including today's game between Ann Arbor Huron and Farmington and Friday's contests featuring matchups between Dearborn Heights Annapolis and Ann Arbor Skyline as teams adjust with new starters and strategies for the season opener.