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In today's newsletter:

  • Why UM’s president-elect keeps a $2 million salary in Ann Arbor.
  • How could Ann Arbor’s new land use plan reshape your neighborhood?
  • Why 600 pounds of marijuana brought no charges in Ypsilanti Township

Also on today's calendar: Half-off Milkshakes for Half Day! and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What is something you always have, but also leave behind? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Showers around in the p.m., with a high of 77 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Saturday: Turning sunny; cooler, temps: high: 64, low: 41.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Salary remains for University of Michigan president-elect after health issue revealed (mlive.com) — University of Michigan president-elect Kent Syverud will still receive a $2 million base salary as a law professor and special advisor in Ann Arbor after stepping back from the presidency due to a brain cancer diagnosis. Regents will restart the search for the next president, while current leader Domenico Grasso continues with a $1.3 million salary.
   

• Community weighs in on future of Ann Arbor amid new land use plan (wxyz.com) — Ann Arbor’s new long-range land use plan could soon allow duplexes, triplexes, and taller buildings in many residential and transit corridors as the city tackles a serious housing shortage. City leaders tout more affordability and small-business opportunities, while some residents worry about traffic, loss of historic homes, and changing neighborhood character. More public input on specific zoning rules is still ahead.
   

• 600 pounds of illicit marijuana destroyed without charges, irking leaders near Ypsilanti (mlive.com) — Ypsilanti Township officials are criticizing Washtenaw County prosecutors after more than 600 pounds of marijuana discovered in a 2025 trailer fire were destroyed without any charges, despite safety concerns and alleged unfairness to legal growers. Prosecutor Eli Savit’s office says it lacked evidence tying a suspect to the operation, while also maintaining a policy of targeting only large-scale cases. Local leaders say residents deserve stronger protection and clearer handling of future grow operations.
   

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    They responded quickly and were great! Hope the little guy is okay. Attaching photo. — Any recommendations for who I should call for help with an… (Nextdoor The River District)
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🗞 Nearby News

Ypsilanti

  • Ypsilanti family turns food scraps into compost through county pilot program (clickondetroit.com)
  • Does Ypsilanti water authority even have the capacity to serve data centers, Los Alamos project? (mlive.com)
  • Local painter steps up to clean vandalized Ypsilanti National Little League buildings before opening day (wxyz.com)

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Plymouth

  • Longtime Metro Detroit Burger Joint Plans To Close Soon (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Footprints. (Thank you LAURIE T. for sending it in!)
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