Good morning, Ann Arbor.

Marquee Arts revised its membership model for Ann Arbor’s historic Michigan and State theaters on Sept.

1 — the new tiered system adjusts pricing and benefits to better cover rising costs and support nonprofit programming while some existing members maintain their former perks until renewal.

University of Michigan Nursing’s Clinical Learning Center earned two national accreditations from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare on Oct.

21 + the center’s simulation-based programs help nursing students prepare for real patient care.

County commissioners considered a $339K tax break for downtown Ann Arbor’s AC Hotel during a public hearing on Oct.

21 at 310 E. Huron St.—they will vote on the amended plan to cover rising construction costs on Nov. 4.

Former candidate Bernie Sanders will speak at a town hall at Michigan Theater, 603 E.

Liberty St., starting at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26 (doors open at 4 p.m.).

The Harlan apartments at Briarwood Mall opened on Oct.

1, offering studios to three-bedroom units with modern finishes, a resort-style pool, and co-working lounges. Rents approach $5K per month, and the development aims to serve U-M graduates, young professionals, and downsizers + nearby workers.

Local high school sports officials released the top 20 girls cross country times as of Oct.

22. Ann Arbor Pioneer’s Natasza Dudek led with a time of 16:14.9 (state leader), followed by competitors from Saline, Whitmore Lake, Dexter and other local schools.

Michigan will play No.6 Indiana soon, a team with a top rushing defense that limits opponents to 75 yards per game and a strong track record in the turnover battle.

The Wolverines have improved their run game and will see Tommy Carr start at quarterback in this challenging matchup.

Tracy Smith signed a new five-year contract this September with the baseball program, adding a base salary of $490,000 in 2027 with yearly raises up to $530,000 in 2031 and several performance bonuses—keeping his pay in line with the previous deal.

Ann Arbor-area football teams are set to play their final regular season games this week with picks from MLive sports reporter Greg Wickliffe for eight matchups.

His forecasts cover teams like Pioneer, Skyline, Chelsea, and Saline as they aim to secure wins for playoffs or end their seasons on a high note.

Tommy Carr stepped in during last week’s Penn State game and guided Michigan to a 21 to 18 win with calm leadership; he will start this Saturday against Indiana.

Saline coach Kyle Short praised his football IQ as proof he is ready for the big stage.

Michigan football head equipment manager Sonny Anderson uses special Upper Peninsula mud to prep about 100 footballs by spending three hours on 10 balls with careful brushing, improving grip and consistency.

The team will use these balls for tomorrow’s Big Ten matchup with Indiana in Ann Arbor.