From Ann Arbor to the Cosmos
Astronauts and other locals who contributed to the Apollo and Artemis missions.
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2026 October
Of Cats and Crises
This summer, the Humane Society of Huron Valley rescued 149 cats from four homes in Ann Arbor Twp., Ypsilanti, Manchester, and Northville. How does a household go from caring for a few animals to more than it can manage, and why can it be so difficult to ask for help?
Read More“Adopted Son” Inherits Rendel’s Upholstery
As third-generation owners Mark and Marsha Rendel, who live across the street, inch toward retirement, they’ve sold the business to longtime employee Brehima Sidibe. Mark calls the Mali native “my adopted son.”
Read MoreFrita Batidos Founder Tests New Concept
Eve Aronoff Fernandez now serves up Cuban street food at Frita Batidos in four cities, but when the space next to the original downtown location opened up, she and her culinary collaborators responded with their typical enthusiastic ethos: “Why not?!”
Read MoreLe Mec Mothballed for a Different Idea
In our May issue, Adam Baru of Mani Osteria detailed plans for Le Mec, a French-inspired bistro at the corner of W. Liberty and S. First St. But he says a literal nightmare awakened him to realize that “we were trying to do something that ultimately was pretty far outside of what we do really well.”
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Two Cannabis Joints Snuffed Out
Two south-side cannabis dispensaries launched in 2023 recently shut their doors.
Read MoreContinuity and Change at the Earle
Longtime employees of the restaurant take over as owners. The music plays on.
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Spirit of Ann Arbor
“Finally, another one that I recognize at first sight! … The Spirit of Ann Arbor,” says David Frye. It’s “the Charles McGee relief sculpture on the Carver-Gunn Building on Liberty St.,” writes Jeri Hollister.
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Fueling Up With Fried Chicken
Food trucks can be a convenient—and trendy—way to get a fast meal and support an entrepreneur. They can also be a regular feature at gas stations, even if the surroundings are less than romantic.
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The List Is a Launchpad
The List, a local giveaway and discovery email list, features a different Washtenaw County small business every week, alongside an interview, a giveaway, and a weekend events roundup. Since launching on February 3, 2025, they’ve profiled more than seventy businesses and racked up 332 email subscribers and 1,888 followers across Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. The service is free for featured businesses and subscribers.
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