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100 Women Who Care of Washtenaw County donate $10,200 to WISD's Education...
Donations totally $10,200 were presented May 7 to the Education Project for Homeless Youth by 100 Women Who Care, a nonprofit that twice annually makes contributions to local organizations. On hand to...
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People & achievements in the greater Ann Arbor area, including University of...
Dr. Jonathan D. Trobe From new hires and promotions to industry awards, here’s a roundup of achievements by businesses and individuals in the greater Ann Arbor area: • Dr. Jonathan D. Trobe, professor...
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Construction on University of Michigan's Wall Street parking structure...
A rendering of the soon-to-be-built Wall Street Parking Structure.Photo courtesy of University of Michigan After five years of planning and receiving complaints from Lower Town residents, the...
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Grizzly Peak owners preparing to open the Old German by early July
Greg Lobdell, Chet Czaplicka and Jon Carlson are opening the Old German in the basement of downtown Ann Arbor's Grizzly Peak.Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.comRelated coverage: Grizzly Peak owners plan to...
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Ann Arbor's population tops 116,000 in new U.S. Census estimates
It's official: Ann Arbor is growing. Tree Town's population climbed above the 116,000 mark last year — up almost 2 percent from 2010, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Census...
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Now open: Planet Fitness on Ann Arbor's West Stadium Boulevard
Planet Fitness Ann Arbor manager Megan Chichila and franchise owner Jim Matthew inside the new gym on West Stadium Boulevard.Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.comJim Matthew said he hopes to bring affordable...
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Habitat for Humanity to get first dibs on foreclosed Ypsilanti Township houses
This foreclosed home in Ypsilanti Township is being renovated by Habitat For Humanity. Tom Perkins | For AnnArbor.com Since 2009, Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley has renovated more than 50...
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March Against Monsanto rally protesting GMO foods coming to downtown Ann...
Organizers expect at least 1,000 people to join the local March Against Monsanto scheduled for Saturday afternoon in downtown Ann Arbor. The march and rally, part of an international day of protests,...
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Judge says Borders gift card holders won't get money back
A federal judge ruled that Borders will not have to pay holders of unused gift cards, which could save the company's trustee more than $50 million.File photo | AnnArbor.comBorders will not have to pay...
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Ypsilanti DDA may install security cameras to deter illegal dumping
Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority Director Tim Colbeck said installing security cameras may be one way to stop recurring illegal dumping downtown. "Over the years, we’ve had our ration of...
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Vail Resorts appoints new general manager to replace longtime Mt. Brighton...
Longtime Mt. Brighton Ski Resort owner Joe Bruhn has announced that he will retire once new general manager Taylor Ogilvie takes over later this summer. Ogilvie, appointed by new owners Vail Resorts,...
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Specialized unit for older hospital patients opens under University of...
An exclusive geriatric inpatient unit developed jointly by the University of Michigan Health System and St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor will open Tuesday at St. Joe in Superior Township. The Acute Care for...
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Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea in Ypsilanti to add outdoor cafe
Sweetwaters employee Nathan Gire fills an order during the first day of business at the new location at 735 W. Cross St. in Ypsilanti on Tuesday, March 19, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com The...
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Top 10 donations to the University of Michigan total $580 million
The University of Michigan's downtown Ann Arbor campus. University of Michigan recently received a $110 million donation from a California billionaire, which is the largest donation in college history...
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Newer Max & Bella's public restaurant boosts business at Ann Arbor Country...
The renovated dining room at the Max & Bella's On The Green restaurant at Ann Arbor Country Club.Courtney Sacco | AnnArbor.com Related story: Ann Arbor area country clubs try to rebuild and grow...
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Ann Arbor area country clubs try to rebuild, grow membership after recession
Members play a round of golf at the Polo Fields Golf and Country Club.Courtney Sacco | AnnArbor.com Related story: Newer Max & Bella's public restaurant boosts business at Ann Arbor Country Club...
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Residents focus on backyard chickens, economic development in master plan...
City of Ypsilanti resident Jen Whaley is in the process of buying a home and moving her family to Ypsilanti Township. But there’s one issue - her family includes backyard chickens. As of now, township...
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Concerns over entrance delay new Burger King
Plans for a new Burger King on East Michigan Avenue have been delayed by at least several months. The Ypsilanti Township Planning Commission removed approval of the site plans from the agenda of its...
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My first vegetable garden: Trials and triumphs of my newly discovered hobby
I prepared my first garden bed and hope to have vegetables and flowers this summer.Lizzy Alfs | AnnArbor.comIt’s an unlikely place to find flowers and vegetables. My apartment building’s lawn isn’t...
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Good Guys Delivery service expands in Ypsilanti
Good Guys Delivery service in Ypsilanti started delivering food and other items from convenience stores and restaurants in the area last October, but has since expanded to include grocery shopping for...
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