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Wolverine Tower To Be Demolished

Wolverine Tower To Be Demolished

December 08, 2025

Morning, Ann Arbor! Well, I’m just going to come right out and say it. At the end of the month, I’ll be shutting down the Michigander.

For the past 3 years, I’ve sat down at a coffee shop every Sunday to research and write about all things local. It’s allowed me to better understand the city I love so much and hopefully share that with you all.

But it was never truly sustainable. With a growing family and demanding day job, I knew I’d need to wind it down eventually. And I’d rather do that on my own terms before the quality or consistency fades. And truthfully, I always like leaving parties early.

So, that’s it. This fun corner of the internet will come to an end soon. Thanks for giving me 3.5 minutes of your attention every Monday morning. It’s meant a lot.

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🏗️ Wolverine Tower Demo: U of M is preparing to tear down Wolverine Tower after determining the building (3003 South State) is no longer cost-efficient to maintain. Staff are being relocated to a more modern space at 1000 Victors Way. The property will remain university-owned, but no redevelopment plans have been finalized.

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🔌 EV Patrol: The Ann Arbor Police Department has deployed their first electric vehicle for patrol use. The 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV aligns with Ann Arbor’s broader transition to electric municipal vehicles. Officers have been testing the vehicle in daily use since September.

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🌲 Compost Schedule: The city’s weekly curbside compost service ends Dec. 12, with winter compost pickups shifting to once per month through March. Starting Dec. 15, residents can drop off undecorated Christmas trees at the following parks during normal operating hours:

Bicentennial Park (Southeast Area Park) located on Ellsworth at Platt. Trees may be left at the dirt lot north of the basketball courts.
West Park parking lot off Chapin near West Huron Street
Gallup boat launch parking lot (not the Gallup livery), entrance on the southeast side of Geddes Road, East of Huron Parkway 
Olson Park parking lot, 1515 Dhu Varren Road, near Pontiac Trail

Bamboo

💻️ Bamboo: Feeling isolated working at home? Bamboo is downtown Ann Arbor’s newest coworking space, built to help you focus and connect. Whether you need a cozy spot for the day or a private space, Bamboo gives you space to thrive and a fun place to expand your network. With weekly events, you'll find others to connect with easily. For a limited time, Michigander readers can get a free day pass by using the code “Michigander” at checkout.

Michigan State Athletics

💰️ MSU Donation: Last week, MSU announced a $401 million pledge from Greg and Dawn Williams, the largest single donation in school history. Greg Williams is the CEO and co-founder of Acrisure, a Grand Rapids-based fintech and insurance company. Of the gift, $290 million will fund MSU’s new FOR SPARTA athletics capital initiative.

Livingston Daily

📱 Wholesome Internet: Ed Bambas, a Brighton Meijer worker, may be the most beloved person on the internet right now. Ed is an 88-year-old Army vet who was forced to go back to work after his wife got sick and he lost his GM pension 13 years ago. The internet heard Ed’s story and rallied around him. In less then a week, a GoFundMe has raised just under $2 million for Ed to retire. Here’s the viral video that started it all and here’s the follow-up where Ed receives a $1.7 million check.

Michigan Athletics

🏈 Michigan Football Tracker: Michigan (9-3) will play Texas (9-3) in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on New Year’s Eve. The Longhorns are 6.5-point favorites.