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City Council rezones LIVE nightclub site for high-rise, defeats frat concert safety ordinance
The Michigan Daily
The Ann Arbor City Council met in Larcom City Hall Thursday evening to discuss the rezoning of land and an ordinance which would increase restrictions on public events posing risks to public safety — such as concerts at fraternity houses. The meeting was the first time City Councilmembers had convened since the Aug. 4 primary […] The post City Council
John James announces Jay DeBoyer as running mate
The Michigan Daily
U.S. Rep. John James, R-Mich., announced Thursday that he has selected state Rep. Jay DeBoyer, R-Clay Township, as his running mate in the Michigan gubernatorial election. James secured the Republican gubernatorial nomination after defeating businessman Perry Johnson in the Aug. 4 primary election. James’ platform focuses on fighting government corruption, i
Much of Baits II dorm to close for 2026-2027 school year
The Michigan Daily
Four out of five buildings in the Baits II Residence Hall on the University of Michigan’s North Campus will be closed for the upcoming school year.  In a June 19 email provided to The Michigan Daily, Housing Director Rick Gibson wrote the decision was made based on recent housing occupancy trends and the need for […] The post Much of Baits II dorm
UMich selects Textile Road as preferred data center site
The Michigan Daily
The University of Michigan announced Tuesday that it has chosen the 144-acre Textile Road site as its preferred location for the research computing center in collaboration with Los Alamos National Laboratory. The announcement comes five months after the University finalized the site’s purchase, and resolves the dispute over the center’s site — which has defi
Former Vice President Kamala Harris endorses Abdul El-Sayed for U.S. Senate
The Michigan Daily
Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced her endorsement of U.S. Senate Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed in a press release shared by El-Sayed’s team Friday.  In her endorsement, Harris pointed to the cost of living as a central issue in the race, and criticized congressional Republicans’ tax policy under President Donald J. Trump.  “Dr. Abdu
Construction delays may push some fall 2026 Wolverine Village residents into temporary dorms
The Michigan Daily
Some prospective residents of the University of Michigan’s newest residence hall, Wolverine Village, may find themselves temporarily living elsewhere on campus, pending uncertain construction schedules. Announced in 2022 to address the growing student population and stagnant housing supply, Wolverine Village is the University’s first major housing project in
Governor Gretchen Whitmer endorses Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for governor, among other Democratic nominees
The Michigan Daily
After securing the Democratic gubernatorial nomination Aug. 4, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson received an endorsement from current Gov. Gretchen Whitmer during a campaign event in Lansing on Aug. 5. Benson defeated her opponent — Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson — by 9 p.m. Tuesday with only 17% votes in. Whitmer’s announcement follows endorsements fr
Ann Arbor partners with Oxford Companies to beautify State Street medians
The Michigan Daily
In collaboration with the city of Ann Arbor, Oxford Companies recently launched the Southside Business Improvement Zone, which aims to improve the city’s south side. Southside BIZ’s first project plans to redesign and beautify three medians on South State Street between Eisenhower Parkway and Interstate 94. Business owners located within the Southside BIZ wi
Longstanding Apple Store in Briarwood Mall relocates and revamps for a spacious, more modern design
The Michigan Daily
Apple Store patrons at Briarwood Mall were surprised Friday morning to see their local store — which has been a part of the Briarwood shopping scene since 2007 — had moved to a more spacious, central location within the mall. The new location features an upgraded Genius Bar, a back-to-school deals table, expanded display tables […] The post Longstandin
From The Daily Archives: Abdul El-Sayed’s time at the University of Michigan
The Michigan Daily
Long before Abdul El-Sayed won the U.S. Senate Democratic primary nomination in Michigan, he was a student at the University of Michigan — an undergraduate between 2003 and 2007, until he began his two year tenure as a master’s student the following year. El-Sayed was a familiar name in the pages of The Michigan Daily […] The post From The Daily Archiv
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