Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of October.
Good morning, Ann Arbor.
Sarah Thornburg returns as program director of Circles Washtenaw on Nov.
16 after helping launch the poverty reduction initiative with Friends In Deed in Ypsilanti. She replaces Twana Greene and will lead efforts to support families facing financial hardship.
University of Michigan finalized six guiding principles for AI in education after a campus engagement process that gathered feedback from faculty, staff and students.
The principles emphasize a human-centered approach, ensuring AI supports teaching and research while protecting privacy and integrity (guiding future operational policies).
Residents expressed concerns over the wastewater discharge permit for The Barn (the data center used by OpenAI and Oracle) during an Oct.
21 virtual EGLE town hall in Saline Township. EGLE will accept public comments on the permit until Oct. 23.
Dr. Carrie Leff explained on Local Blend that menopause affects weight distribution & bone density while also shifting emotions.
The podcast aired Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 8:00 p.m. and calls for more detailed talks on hormone therapy and aging-related changes.
Ann Arbor City Council approved a tax-capture plan for a 307-apartment development at 2424 E.
Stadium Blvd near Trader Joe’s on Oct. 19. The plan — covering $29.8 million in project costs for reimbursements — now awaits county and state approval.
A $3.5M mid-century home designed by Robert Metcalf for U of M physicist Kup Siegel in 1967 is on the market at 276 Indian River Place near Nichols Arboretum.
The six-bed, seven-bath estate spans 1.25 acres + features an indoor pool and modern chef’s kitchen.
Michigan will host No. 6 Indiana on Saturday at 12 p.m. on FOX as the Wolverines list six starters questionable, including safety Rod Moore who left last week's win against Penn State, and coach Kyle Whittingham said his injury is minor.
Former Michigan quarterback J.J.
McCarthy will start for the New York Giants against the Houston Texans on Sunday as he gets another NFL opportunity. He comes off a near-comeback effort last week and his mobility adds hope for the team.
In Ann Arbor, Michigan running back Savion Hiter had his breakout carry in the 21-18 win over Penn State on Saturday, Sept.
26. The true freshman, still working on his pass blocking, ran a key play after the team replaced its quarterback.
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