Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of January.
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🏘️ Community
A fundraiser to assist residents displaced from Thorncrest Apartments in Saline was set up after mass nonrenewal of leases on Halloween to cover moving costs, fees and security deposits; donations will be accepted online until Sunday, Jan.
18 (coordinated by Washtenaw County and Saline officials).
💼 Business
AI data center proposals are stirring debate in Washtenaw County as projects in Saline, Milan and Ypsilanti Township face legal challenges and community review.
The University of Michigan is evaluating Ypsilanti sites for a high-performance computing facility while state regulators conditionally approved power contracts for hyperscale construction.
In 2025, 19 new businesses opened in and around Ann Arbor, offering fresh dining and retail options — from Asian fusion and Korean cuisine to family-friendly cafes and a Hawaii-inspired lounge in Ypsilanti.
The openings boosted the local economy and expanded choices for residents.
🏥 Health
University of Michigan Health opened a brain-computer interface clinic in Ann Arbor on Tuesday, Dec.
16 that helps patients with severe motor and speech impairments explore implantable devices and clinical trials. Patients must have a referral from their primary care physician (the clinic uses this process to ensure proper evaluation).
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