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Fake Ad Update | Oct. 2023

Sep 25, 2023 | Fake Ad and I Spy |

“The fake ad is on page 64, ‘Poverty-Stricken Artists Sale!’” writes Bryan Magnuson. “The previous...

Tony Quiroga

Sep 25, 2023 | Business, Profiles |

In June 1981, six-year-old Tony Quiroga was grocery shopping with his mom in West Bloomfield when...

I Spy Update | Oct. 2023

Sep 25, 2023 | Fake Ad and I Spy |

“I spy the mural in the alley that leads to the 8 Ball,” writes Melissa Barnes. It’s “on the north...

The Art of Tailgating

Sep 25, 2023 | Community, Sports

In 1959, when I was twelve years old, my best friend’s Uncle Bobby purchased a new Edsel station...

Living with the Bomb

Sep 25, 2023 | My Town |

Recently, when I was doing household chores, I heard the name “Oppenheimer” coming from the TV. I...

Q. Why do they keep making the same repair on the Main St./M-14 bridge? It seems to be monthly or even biweekly. Cars are ending up flipped over down the hill all the time. Could plastic barrels filled with water be used to...

Fake Ad Update | Sept. 2023

Aug 27, 2023 | Fake Ad and I Spy |

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I Spy Update | Sept. 2023

Aug 27, 2023 | Fake Ad and I Spy |

“I seem to always get stopped in front of the Kempf House by the traffic light at Liberty and...

The Curb Market

Aug 27, 2023 | Community |

Before the Ann Arbor Farmers Market, there was the Curb Market, so called because vendors backed...

Question Corner | Sept. 2023

Aug 27, 2023 | Community |

Q. I often hear of car thefts in Ann Arbor. Some people recommend removing anything valuable and then leaving the car unlocked, so that the thief doesn’t break a window. Is that good advice? I’ve also heard that some thieves...

Murals That Bridge

Aug 27, 2023 | Community, Culture |

The rusty and dingy Huron St. railroad overpass just west of the Delonis Center has been an...

Health Care Crunch

Aug 27, 2023 | Community, Government, Health |

To prevent gaps in coverage during Covid, the federal government ordered state health agencies to...

Photographer Dale Fisher

Aug 27, 2023 | Profiles |

Dale Fisher turned ninety this year. He is known in Ann Arbor especially for views of local...

Senior Living & Services

Aug 25, 2023 | Community, Uncategorized |

No matter what level of support you or your loved one needs, we’re here to help. From continuing adult education, luxury senior communities, short-term rehabilitation, or long-term care, we have a comprehensive list of local...