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Running Into Trouble
Barton Hills aims to tighten security on a popular recreation route.
The Concordia Curveball
U-M reassures critics after its latest land purchase leaves city officials feeling blindsided.
The Hottest Seat on Campus
The state has two big vacancies for a university president, a job that keeps getting tougher.
Political Ambitions, Made in Ann Arbor
How the city’s activist roots have guided Eli Savit and Abdul El-Sayed as candidates in statewide races.
Waiting for the Medicine to Kick In
Michigan Medicine’s Ypsilanti Health Center attracts hundreds to downtown each day, but local businesses aren’t feeling the economic effects yet.Community
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Fifty Years of Observing Ann Arbor
Celebrating a milestone anniversary with some of the people who helped us get here.
Patricia M. Garcia
A champion for community journalism
A Century in Ann Arbor
At 102, Margaret Laird has lived a life of superlatives.
A People’s History of Art Fair Bingo
A recurring motif about recurring motifs.
Naturalist Shawn Severance
Sharing her love for the natural world
Arrivals, Departures, and Pancakes
Ann Arbor’s airport is a hub for more than just flights.Fun Stuff
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Good to the Last Crumb
I Spy Update | July 2026
The 8 Ball Saloon
Minor Landmarks | July 2026
Bespoke K9 Tayloring
Fake Ad Update | July 2026
Knight Steakhouse’s Horse Head Sign
Minor Landmarks | June 2026
Mich Again Great Lakes Water
Fake Ad Update | June 2026
Ode to Huron by Tatum Lorway
I Spy Update | June 2026
Trash Talk
The University of Michigan Museum of Poetry’s “Frost Slept Here” exhibit
Fake Ad Update | April 2026Business
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Starry-Eyed
Local chefs hope to draw the Michelin Guide to Ann Arbor
This Year’s Big Health Scare
The public fight between Michigan Medicine and Blue Cross Blue Shield is tormenting the patients and families who depend on them both.
Downtown Dead Zone
Four years ago, S. Main’s 100 block seemed poised for a comeback. What went wrong?
Innovation District?
Unravelling the mystery of the signs on Plymouth and Traverwood roads.
Data Center Traffic
A massive influx of tractor-trailers has residents asking what's being done to keep the road safe.
Changing the Station
WEMU's music director Michael Jewett and news director David Fair will retire in June.
Rethinking Waste
Two U-M spinouts are taking the adage “waste not, want not” very seriously.
Arbor South Moves Ahead
“We need to know if there's a reason to continue to pursue it,” economic development director Joe Giant told city council in January.Marketplace
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Sewing Studio Reinforces the Social Fabric
Marengo favors natural fibers, inclusive patterns, and a community vibe.
There’s a New Shroom Shop Among Us
Psilly and its playful name celebrate Ann Arbor’s openness to entheogens.The Concordia Curveball
U-M reassures critics after its latest land purchase leaves city officials feeling blindsided.
Beyond Roommates
Washtenaw Housing Alliance revives a shared-living program that connects seniors with home seekers.
Veteran Leadership at New Dispensary
Midnight Green fills a void in a campus business corridor.Starry-Eyed
Local chefs hope to draw the Michelin Guide to Ann Arbor
Aperitivo Welcomes Pre-Dinner Crowd
Indoor/outdoor lounge aims for a “mix of local and Italian.”
Curious Coffee Is Leaving the Nest
Cold Truth will take over residency at Bløm, as café finds a new home.Culture
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Follow the Balloons!
Gallery Night in Kerrytown
Questions Worth Asking
Encore Theatre’s Fiddler on the Roof
People Come and Go, but the Piano’s Always Grand
A monthly jam has been bringing together musicians for a generation.
Country Love for the Bard
Preview: Shakespeare in the Arb’s Love’s Labor’s Lost
Jazz in Ann Arbor: A Vibe Check
How artists view the city’s diverse venues and audiences
“The Whole Show Is Made Up”
Friday Night Improv with 11 Non-Blondes
Author Camille Pagán
Writing life’s what-ifs
Murder Most Charming
Purple Rose’s Murder on the Links brings humor to Agatha ChristieSince 1976
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