Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of June.
Good morning, Ypsilanti.
Growing Hope is expanding its incubator kitchen by upgrading Bridge Community Café and launching an Accelerator Kitchen at Ypsilanti Farmers MarketPlace; the project adds 30 weekly rental hours for 25 local food businesses and includes tours at Ypsi 9th Hour on Thursday, June 25 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
UM added $280K to its legal fees for investigations into fired football coach Sherrone Moore and the athletic department's culture.
Invoices from Jenner & Block dated May 6 and May 15 bring the total to about $11.8 million, while UM provides limited details on the expenditures.
The University of Michigan will reach net zero purchased electricity emissions by 2027 through a DTE Energy deal that funds a new solar facility in Lenawee County, 40 miles from campus.
The project supports the university’s sustainability goals + the state’s MI Healthy Climate Plan.
City council tabled a proposal to remove a homeless encampment near Bell and Kramer streets, directing staff to meet with residents and social service providers + to evaluate support measures like safe needle disposal and trash cans.
Neighbors raised concerns over displacement as officials work to address homelessness.
The Tigers lost 4-2 to the Astros at Daikin Park on Wednesday (key players injured) and finished a 1-4 road trip that also saw series losses to the Guardians.
They will open a 10-game homestand Friday at Comerica Park with Tarik Skubal starting against the White Sox.
K-Pop Hunters Dance Camp
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM — Eberbach Cultural Arts Center — Cost not specified — Dance, craft, and play like K-Pop stars at this fun-filled camp for ages 5-8.
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