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Ann Arbor's small-town look fading as downtown reaches toward sky
 
As the population of downtown Ann Arbor has grown over the past decade or so, the buildings have grown along with it. They have grown upwards, in fact, which means the skyline and the entire aesthetic of the city center is changing. In the last 16 years, more than a dozen high-rises have popped up, providing housing to an increasing number of downtown residents, along with retail shops and restaurants. Surely a symbol of a thriving city, the changes have drawn a range of reactions from locals. MORE
Before-and-after views of downtown Ann Arbor's transformation
1960s building boom introduced Ann Arbor to high-rise controversy
Timeline: Downtown Ann Arbor's housing boom and what's to come

 
EDUCATION
 
 
Michigan's 79 wealthiest school districts, based on 2018 Census data
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There are 79 Michigan school districts with median household incomes of $90,000 or more for families with school-age children, according to recently released Census data. Northville comes out on top, with a median household income of $184,289, which is more than two-and-a-half times higher than the state average of $69,790. Here's a look at all 79 districts on the high end of the income scale. MORE
Compare Michigan school districts by median income, other sociodemographics
9 trends that helped define Michigan education in the 2010s
 

 
NEWS
 
 
Michigan driver's licenses could soon include a third gender option
 
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said she is exploring the potential to add a third gender option for state identification when new technology is added in 2021. Fourteen other states currently provide a gender-neutral option for IDs, which is typically signified with an "X" in the gender field. Currently, "M" for male and "F" for female are the provided options in Michigan.  MORE
Secretary of State makes it easier for transgender people to change sex on state IDs
 

 
 
SPORTS
 
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12 cheap outfield options the Tigers should consider
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There is one huge hole in the Detroit Tigers' lineup for 2020 and it's in the outfield. If they are looking for a good bargain, there are a dozen options, as we see it. Of course, these players all have their pros and cons. We have bounce-back candidates and aging vets among the options to fill the void. Who would you pick, if you were calling the shots in Detroit? MORE
Tigers' calendar 2020: Important dates, games, events
Tigers GM expects another 'challenging' season
 

 
WEATHER
 
 
Weather this week is going to get warm, wet and then 'wild'
 
It's going to get a little wacky in the weather department, Michigan. Don't say we didn't warn you. First it will get warm, with temperatures above average for much of the week, with especially warm days coming Thursday and Friday. Then, it gets wet, though it's possible the heavy precipitation will be south of us. It could also get "wild," though, according to MLive Chief Meteorologist Mark Torregrossa. MORE
Lakes Michigan and Huron finally expected to go above record water level
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