💰😴 U-M Is Spending $15M So You Can Sleep + Natty Bound

Morning, Ann Arbor! Big week. New president, quiet trains, and your compost cart goes back to the curb today.

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🏀 Michigan Is One Win From a National Championship

The Wolverines crushed Arizona 91-73 Saturday night in Indianapolis. 7-foot-3 center Aday Mara was the MVP with a career-high 26 points, and Yaxel Lendeborg played the second half on a sprained MCL and rolled ankle. "There's no way I am missing the game on Monday night," he told TBS. Michigan (36-3) faces UConn for the national championship Monday at 8:50 p.m. on TBS. The Wolverines are chasing their first title since 1989. CBS Sports

🏒 Hockey Is Headed to Vegas

The Wolverines punched their ticket to the Frozen Four after beating Bentley 5-1 and surviving Minnesota Duluth in the regional final. Goaltender Jack Ivankovic made 30 saves, including 13 in a wild third period after UMD cut it to 4-3. Michigan plays Denver on Thursday at 8:30 p.m. at T-Mobile Arena. It's the program's NCAA-record 29th Frozen Four appearance. The last national championship was 1998. MGoBlue

🏀 Women's Basketball: A Season to Remember

Michigan's historic run ended in the Elite Eight, 77-41 to Texas. The Longhorns hit their first nine shots and never let up. It stings, but this team went 28-7, tying the program record for wins and reaching the Elite Eight for just the second time ever. Olivia Olson (19.6 ppg, double figures all 29 games) and Syla Swords were both named All-Big Ten First Team. MGoBlue

TODAY’S SPONSOR: TheRide

🚌 TheRide Update (Yes, Again)

We told you last week about the 4th Ave. closure and bus stop moves starting May 3. Blake Transit Center's closed for construction. Routes move to 5th and Washington. Route 29's suspended. Route 26 picks up the slack.

Here's a map so you know where you're going. Check theride.org/btc for updates. We know this is the second time we've mentioned it, but getting on the wrong bus feels worse than reading the same thing twice.

🚂 U-M Is Spending $15M So You Can Sleep Through the Night

If you've ever been jolted awake by a freight train at 2 a.m., this one's for you. The university is funding a $15 million project to upgrade 12 railroad crossings from State Street to Liberty Street west of First. New four-arm gates at each crossing will create a federal "quiet zone," meaning trains won't have to blast their horns every time they roll through. The project is tied to the 2,300-bed dorm complex going up on the old Elbel Field property along the tracks, with another 2,100+ beds planned in phase two. MLive

🎓 Meet Your New U-M President

Kent Syverud will start as U-M's 16th president on May 11. Selected in January after a national search, he's currently chancellor of Syracuse University. But his roots are here: JD from Michigan Law, master's in economics from U-M, and years as a professor and associate dean at the Law School. Outgoing President Domenico Grasso wraps up May 8. On RateMyProfessor, students said he made boring subjects interesting and taught like someone who actually knew how to teach. Naturally, he stopped teaching and became an administrator. The University Record

🎺 Baby Shark Got the Jazz Treatment at Hill Auditorium

Last month, a first-grader from Ypsilanti asked the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra if she could play music with them. The trombonist said, "There's no time like the present. Do you know any songs?" She sang "Baby Shark." Wynton Marsalis and his world-class orchestra improvised a full jazz arrangement behind her while 2,200 kids cheered inside Hill Auditorium. Watch it here. Thanks to Lilian V for the tip. ❤️

💰 Ann Arbor Cybersecurity Firm Raises $70M

Censys, the Ann Arbor-based cybersecurity company, just raised $70 million led by Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital. The company's internet intelligence platform is used by more than half the Fortune 500. Founder and CEO Zakir Durumeric: "AI is transforming every aspect of security operations, but its ultimate success will be shaped by data quality and timeliness." DBusiness

🚒 13,432 Calls and Counting

The Ann Arbor Fire Department responded to a record 13,432 calls in 2025, up about 12% from the year before. The catch: the city hasn't added firefighters since the 1990s. Fire Chief Mike Kennedy: "The density has certainly driven it, the vertical density has driven it, and also what we are responding to in terms of medical emergencies has increased with our entrance into EMS transport." Michigan Daily

🌿 Compost Is Back

Weekly curbside compost collection starts today and runs through early December. Get your cart to the curb before 7 a.m. You can also drop off at the compost facility Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (one cubic yard free per household per day). Free Saturday compost pickup runs April 11 through June 27. Need a cart? Call 734.994.7336. Our cart's already full from Spring clean up. Never thought we'd get excited for this day but here we are. A2Gov

On the Market

307 Mulholland Ave — $499,000 3 bed | 1 bath | Old West Side  A charming 1913 home three blocks from Blank Slate Creamery and Argus Farm Stop. Original hardwood floors, classic built-ins, covered front porch, and a backyard shaded by mature trees. Community garden across the street. Last sold for $378,500 in 2020.

703 Miner St — $629,000 3 bed | 2 bath | 1,206 sqft | Water Hill A 1927 corner lot with hardwood floors throughout, updated kitchen and baths, spacious deck, fenced yard, and a front porch made for waving at neighbors. Walking distance to everything. Last sold for $563K in 2023.

901 5th St - $1,995,000 5 bed | 6 bath | 2,864 sqft | Old West Side Renovated 1937 Tudor plus one of the coolest Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) with custom copper cladding. 5 bed, 6 bath total. Main house has the Viking range and limestone fireplace. ADU has heated garage below, apartment above. Non-historic part of OWS. Basically 2 houses on 1 lot. Last sold for $675K in 2018.

Adoptable Humane Society Pets

Abigale — 2 years | Spayed Female | Large Black & White Dog A friendly girl who just needs a little time to build her confidence. Once she's comfortable, she's all affection. She'd love a quieter home where she can be your one and only. Adoption fee: $205. Meet Abigale

Alexander — 2 years | Neutered Male | Medium Brown & Black Cat This cat does not sit still. Alexander needs an adopter who's ready to play more than the average cat owner. Bring your A-game and a laser pointer. Adoption fee: $115. Meet Alexander

Boone — 1 year | Neutered Male | Medium Black Shepherd A high-energy, smart dog looking for a job and a human to impress. He's been at HSHV since October and is showing real improvement managing his excitement. Prefers a home without other animals. Adoption fee: $205. Meet Boone

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

—Ryan &  James

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P.P.S. FoolMoon is this Friday. Luminary sculpture procession kicks off at 8 p.m. and the outdoor dance party runs until midnight. Free. FoolMoon

P.P.P.S. FestiFools is Sunday at 4 p.m. Life-size puppets parading down Main Street. The theme is "Back to the FOOLture." Also free. FestiFools

P.P.P.P.S. Boone has been waiting at HSHV since October. Six months. He deserves a person. Meet Boone.

P.P.P.P.P.S. Is it 8:50PM yet? Where are you watching? #Sports