Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of October.
Good morning, Ann Arbor.
🏘️ Community
City Council approved street closures for local events including the Trick or Treat Parade (noon to 2 p.m. on Oct.
25), the Thanksgiving Turkey Trot on Nov. 26, and KindleFest in Kerrytown on Dec. 4 (featuring holiday market vendors) along downtown streets.
Ann Arbor officials named a park (at 2570 Dexter Road) for George Jewett, the first Black football player at UM, after a unanimous vote on Monday, Oct.
5. The park near an affordable housing complex will have a basketball court and play area, with a dedication ceremony when construction ends.
🌲 Environment
Cleanup began Oct. 5 at 800 N.
Main St. where workers removed gasoline tanks and contaminated soil from the former gas station site; the work — funded by the state environment agency — will enable the planned Treeline trail to include a green space that improves stormwater management near downtown.
🏥 Health
Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels is fielding more calls from vulnerable seniors as new SNAP rules and online changes create confusion among local homebound residents.
The service, which costs about ($120 weekly) per client, is testing its no-wait-list model and needs community support to meet rising demand.
🏈 Sports
Michigan football lost to Minnesota on Saturday, Oct.
3 amid questions over its offensive identity, prompting discussion of coaching changes. A local podcast noted the team's low offensive rankings (104th in scoring and 122nd in yards per game) as the season continues.
🎉 Ann Arbor Events
Submit an event →
No new events today. You can submit one here.
🏠 Ann Arbor Real Estate
Submit a listing →
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
💼 Ann Arbor Job Board
Submit a job →
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
📣 Ann Arbor Announcements
Submit an announcement →
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Ann Arbor.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.