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Russian priest visits Washtenaw Intermediate School District to talk about...
In late September, the Washtenaw Intermediate School District was asked to demonstrate some of the assisted technology tools used in local classrooms to Father Vladimir Klizmo, visiting from Davydovo,...
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People & achievements in the greater Ann Arbor area, including ALPAC Inc....
Al Pacha From new hires and promotions to industry awards, here’s a roundup of achievements by businesses and individuals in the greater Ann Arbor area: • The 2012 Leadership Detroit Awards Oct. 11 at...
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Developer of proposed South University high-rise loses fight at Ann Arbor...
A rendering shows the proposed 145-foot Gateway, located at 1320 S. University Ave., with the new 172-foot Landmark high-rise shown on the right.Rendering by Brad MooreThis story has been updated with...
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Toyota picks Ann Arbor from school districts nationwide to pilot new...
Toyota Motor Corporation selected Ann Arbor Public Schools as the only district in the nation to pilot a new international, math- and science-focused program. The partnership will give secondary...
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Dunning Toyota near Ann Arbor plans $2.5M 'green' renovation
The Dunning Toyota dealership on Jackson Road in Scio Township plans to complete its expansion by next spring.Joseph Tobianski | AnnArbor.com Dunning Toyota is getting a $2.5 million facelift in an...
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Is Halloween going to the dogs (and cats)? Pet costumes flying off the...
There are plenty of questions I have as a new dog owner: Which pet food should I be buying? Can I bell train my dog for potty breaks? What is the most effective way to minimize barking? And perhaps...
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Ann Arbor-area unemployment rate falls to 5 percent as labor force grows
Unemployment rates in Ann Arbor fell sharply in September to 5 percent, according to a report by the Michigan Bureau of Labor Market Information and Strategic Initiatives. The report cited seasonal...
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Cherry Republic wants to add wine tasting to downtown Ann Arbor store
A year and a half after Cherry Republic opened a store in downtown Ann Arbor, hundreds of customers are still asking the same question: where’s the cherry wine? The company — a Glen Arbor-based retail...
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Top 3 eye-catching inventions from University of Michigan student...
Yao-Ting Tsai shows off the display for picoSpray, a fuel injection system for small engines developed by U-M students.Ben Freed | AnnArbor.com There are stories of famous entrepreneurs who never...
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Toyota celebrates technical center's 35th anniversary by donating to Ann...
Related story: Toyota picks Ann Arbor from school districts nationwide to pilot new international program Toyota first officially incorporated a North American technical center in Southeast Michigan...
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Pure Visibility prepares for move into former Menlo Innovations space in...
Pure Visibility Co-founder and president Linda Girard (left) and COO Dunrie Greiling in their new office under construction on the third floor of the Kerrytown Market.Melanie Maxwell |...
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Neighbors rally to oppose 14-story high-rise proposed for East Huron Street...
The developers behind a 14-story student high-rise proposed for East Huron Street in downtown Ann Arbor are taking some heat from neighboring residents and community leaders. More than a dozen people...
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Look to the wallflowers and make them special
Photo by Bas van de Wiel"Oh, him? He's no one special." As a networker and a human being, I'm not sure we could say something more calculated to cut someone to the core. Could you imagine someone...
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Ypsilanti KeyBank building owner donates office space to Washtenaw County...
A bit of early holiday cheer has been spread in Ypsilanti after the owner of the downtown KeyBank Building donated space to Toys for Tots to house toys for local needy families. Sergent Ellis Agee Jr....
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Ypsilanti DDA may push for Saturday parking enforcement in downtown
The Rocket co-owner Eli Morrissey said he has observed a parking issue in front of his store.The Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority is considering recommending enforced Saturday parking in hopes...
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Menlo Innovations still growing in underground Ann Arbor 'software factory'
Employees at Menlo Innovations work around a central table with connectivity wires hanging from the ceiling.Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.comWhen Menlo Innovations left its space in Kerrytown Market six...
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Hurricane Sandy: DTE Energy prepares to send workers to help restore power...
DTE Energy has released 100 contract linemen to potentially be sent to the East Coast to help regional energy carriers regain power in the aftermath of hurricane Sandy this week, a company spokesman...
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Ypsilanti farmers market moves indoors ahead of schedule due to weather
The Downtown Ypsilanti Farmers' Market will be held indoors Tuesday, a week earlier than expected, due to inclement weather stemming from Hurricane Sandy, organizers announced. The Ypsilanti Farmers'...
View ArticleMegabus cancels trips to and from Michigan due to safety concerns with...
Megabus has canceled several routes in response to Hurricane Sandy, including those going from the Chicago location into Michigan, according to the company's website. The website says officials are...
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Superstorm Sandy's auto effect: Big Three could get boost due to car damage
While hurricane Sandy has devastated large parts of the East Coast, automakers could get a mini-boost from the storm as people buy new cars to replace the ones that went floating down streets in...
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