Good morning, Ann Arbor.

L.L.Bean opened a new store Friday, Oct.

16 at Briarwood Mall, drawing over 250 people for outdoor clothing, free giveaways, and family activities until 3 p.m. The store employs 45 part-time workers and is part of a growing mall expansion that includes new neighbors (Harvest Market, The Harlan).

The University of Michigan got Board approval on Oct.

15 in Flint for a new sports medicine complex and a men's gymnastics center; officials said the projects—a $184 million investment—will be finished by fall 2028 (boosting sports care and training).

UM will host the First Generation Symposium on Nov.

3 at the Michigan League from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration closes Oct. 23 and the free event will offer a keynote, panel & sessions to support first-generation student initiatives, with possible delays since the venue is a polling location.

Avalon Housing completed a 22-unit affordable apartment complex on N.

Washington St in Ypsilanti’s Historic District; residents will move in later this month and officials expect full occupancy by December.

Ann Arbor Housing Commission and a private developer will build a six-story affordable housing project with about 200 apartments at 2810 Boardwalk Drive on the south side.

The $94 million project, which includes $7 million in sustainability upgrades, received $500,000 in city funds from council on Oct. 5.

Local boys soccer teams won crucial district matches as Pioneer, Huron, Chelsea and Milan each posted strong results in their opening games.

Updated schedules list future contests in Divisions 1, 2 & 3 with matches beginning Oct. 19 to advance their postseason hopes.

Michigan's hockey team defeated number one Denver 4 to 1 in a Frozen Four rematch on Friday night at Denver's arena — snapping a 19-game unbeaten streak.

The teams will play the concluding game Saturday night in Denver.

Michigan edged Oregon State 98-93 in a high-scoring men's basketball exhibition game at Crisler Center on Friday, Oct.

16. Starter Cadeau led the late surge with 26 second-half points as the Wolverines overcame a close deficit.

At Ann Arbor high school football games on Friday, Oct.

15, five standout players earned nominations in the Football Friday Night Hero poll; readers can vote until Sunday at 11:59 p.m. with results announced Monday.

Friday night, Ann Arbor-area high school football saw conference championships as Saline beat Temperance Bedford 35-14, Chelsea beat Ypsilanti Lincoln 52-7, and Dexter upset Ann Arbor Pioneer 27-13 with two defensive touchdowns; remaining games will set playoff hopes.