Good morning, Ann Arbor.

EMU will use $30K funding to organize the River Street Anthology, which includes over 600 recordings and 1,000 photos of Michigan's independent music scene.

The project will employ students and create a digital portal for public access at the university in Ypsilanti.

Acclaimed Haitian-American jazz singer Tyreek McDole, winner of the 2023 Sarah Vaughan Competition, will perform at Blue Llama Jazz Club (314 S.

Main St.) on Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.; tickets cost $95 for dinner and show or $50 cover.

Local students experienced a warm welcome as schools in Ann Arbor and surrounding areas celebrated the first day back with red carpet moments, cheering supporters, and special displays on Monday, Aug.

31 (schools in Dexter began on Sept. 8).

The Michigan Big Tree Hunt invites residents to measure large trees in backyards, parks, or schoolyards and submit photos online for free until August 2028 — prizes will be awarded for overall size, county leaders, and different age groups.

Scio Township officials decided against transit cuts after strong community feedback.

The Board of Trustees voted Tuesday, Aug. 25 to renew contracts (with WAVE and AAATA) at current levels, keeping published stops and door-to-door service through Sept. 2027.

Traffic flowed smoothly after a roundabout opened on Monday, Aug.

31 near downtown Dexter on Island Lake and Dexter-Chelsea roads. The county project added improved lanes + pedestrian safety features while minor signal work at Dexter-Pinckney Road remains underway.

Former Michigan offensive lineman Ryan Hayes was waived by the Carolina Panthers with an injury designation after missing the third preseason game.

The 29 game starter who earned Big Ten honors will revert to the Panthers’ injured reserve (if unclaimed on waivers) if no team claims him.