Slows BBQ To Open In Old Blue Tractor Downtown Location

Morning, Ann Arbor! Happy Labor Day and happy first day of September! I hope your day is full of cider mills and watching Bryce Underwood highlights.

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🍖 BBQ Swap: Slows BBQ is moving into the old Blue Tractor space (207 E. Washington Street). The popular Detroit-based BBQ spot is opening “very soon” and will be the restaurants third location in the state.

🍎 AAPS Free Meals: Last week Jazz Parks, the AAPS Superintendent, sent an email out to families warning them that without a state budget passing, AAPS will be forced to halt their free breakfast and lunch program on October 1. The district says universal meals will continue through Sept. 30, but after that, only students who qualify via the Education Benefit Form would get free or reduced-price meals unless Lansing restores funding.

🐔 Raising Cane’s: According to a press release launched last week, Raising Cane’s is set to open at 1116 S. University on September 16th. It’ll be the restaurant’s third Michigan spot, joining East Lansing and Canton. The South U. location is working to hire 140 crew members ahead of opening day.

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♻️ Drop-Off Station Passes: The city now offers a free annual pass for the Drop-Off Station at 2950 E. Ellsworth Road. The pass waives the $3 gate fee, but regular disposal fees still apply for large items and hard-to-recycle materials. The site accepts appliances, electronics, building materials, compostables and more. You can apply for a free pass here.

😢 Buckeye Tears: Last week, Ohio State filed a notice of opposition with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to block The Brown Jug from trademarking “Buckeye Tears” for beer and liquor products. OSU argues the phrase could cause confusion and dilute its “Buckeyes” brand. The Brown Jug has until October 6 to respond.

🏈 Michigan Football Tracker: Week 2

• Current Record: 1-0

• Currant Rank: #14 in the country

• This Saturday: Michigan plays a 7:30 PM away game against #18 Oklahoma. The Sooners are 4.5-point favorites.

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That's all for now! Have a great week in Tree Town!

- Andrew

P. P. S. - With an unemployment rate of 5.3%, Michigan unemployment is the 4th highest in the country

P. P. P. S. - The NFL returns this week. The Lions are 2.5-point underdogs against the Packers.

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