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Sen. Rebekah Warren announces legislation to expand Michigan's bottle...
Should the state of Michigan's 10-cent deposit on bottles be expanded to include water and most other bottled beverages? It's an age-old question that's been debated for years, and state Sen. Rebekah...
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American Business Women's Association session on 'Getting to yes', and more
Datebook is your source for information about important business events going on in the greater Ann Arbor area. FEATURED EVENT: • Tuesday: Getting to "Yes", with American Business Women's Association...
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Ann Arbor-Fraternity #262 Masonic Lodge awards two scholarships
The Ann Arbor-Fraternity #262 Masonic Lodge recently presented two area high school seniors with a $1,500 scholarship each. Master of Lodge #262 Bob Hospadaruk (center) presents scholarships to Krista...
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People & achievements in the greater Ann Arbor area, including Protean...
Henry Balanon From new hires and promotions to industry awards, here's a roundup of achievements by businesses and individuals in the greater Ann Arbor area: • Protean Payment, an Ann Arbor-based...
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Ann Arbor's changing neighborhoods: How will downtown development affect...
Jane Deering has lived in her home on Dewey Avenue in the Lower Burns Park neighborhood since 1977. Over time, she's watched homes on the street be converted to student rentals.Courtney Sacco |...
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Saline Benito's Pizza hopes move will attract more diners
Benito’s Pizza will be moving to what was formerly Little Caesars at 100 S. Ann Arbor St. in Saline, in hopes the new location will bring in more business, according to the Saline Reporter. Benito's...
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Mayor says attracting young professionals key to continued economic growth
Mayor John Hieftje addressed the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Chamber of Commerce at Weber's Inn in Ann Arbor Thursday afternoon.Ben Freed | AnnArbor.comGiving his second unofficial “state of the city” address...
View ArticlePittsfield Township kicks off a summer staple with its first Farmer's Market
Pittsfield Township kicked off its first Farmers Market on Thursday. The Farmers Market will be every Thursday in the parking lot of the Township Administration Building at 6201 W. Michigan Ave., in...
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VIP Beauty Supply opens in downtown Ypsilanti
VIP Beauty Supply storeJulie Baker | AnnArbor.com VIP Beauty Supply owner Richard Smith was a stylist for 15 years before deciding to open his own business venture, which he believes will fill a niche...
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Green Fair provides opportunity to chime in on public art proposals for...
Do you have an opinion to share about the four public art proposals for the new Stadium bridges in Ann Arbor? If so, Bob Miller wants to hear it. Miller, chairman of the Ann Arbor Public Art...
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Long-vacant NSK Corp. factory in Pittsfield Township to be redeveloped after...
The former NSK Corp. building at 5400 S. State St. has a new owner after an investment firm purchased the property in March.Lizzy Alfs | AnnArbor.comRedevelopment plans are in the works for a...
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Irwin proposes bill that would allow residents to know when pesticides are...
State Rep. Jeff Irwin, D-Ann Arbor, has introduced legislation that would allow residents to add their names to the state's pesticide notification registry. Jeff Irwin"People deserve to know what they...
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Jiffy Mix maker preparing $35M facelift and expansion for Chelsea plant
The Jiffy Mix plant in Chelsea will add nine grain silos and an array of new facilities and machinery over the next five to seven years.Lisa Allmendinger | AnnArbor.comBusiness has been booming at...
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Ann Arbor mayor: Commuter rail to Detroit can happen in 3 years with...
Ann Arbor resident Nick Tobier and his 3-year-old son Oscar board a recently refurbished railcar for the proposed Ann Arbor-to-Detroit commuter rail service on display in downtown Ann Arbor on...
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Restaurant Week brings patrons new flavors, fares and favorites
Restaurant patrons enjoy the nice weather and special meal prices on the last day of restaurant week. Chelsea Hoedl I AnnArbor.com Restaurant week came to a close Friday as patrons scrambled for...
View ArticleMayor's Green Fair spotlights zero-waste efforts and energy-saving tips
Related story: Ann Arbor mayor: Commuter rail to Detroit can happen in 3 years with regional support Main Street was not the gridlock of cars you might expect it to be from 6 to 9 p.m. on a Friday....
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Wildly Fit fitness studio to include 'outdoorsy twist' on regular workouts
Christian and Amy Wilds opened Wildly Fit at 220 Felch St. in Ann Arbor.Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.comAmy and Christian Wilds wanted to put an outdoorsy twist on fitness training with the opening of...
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Eastern Michigan University professor to bike 450 miles around state to...
Eastern Michigan University part-time professor John Fike and his wife Bonita will spend their vacation this year raising money to help fund important life experiences for students. John Fike will...
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Ann Arbor Connector: Public input sought on high-capacity transit project
The Connector is a developing plan for high-capacity transit in an arc from northeast to south Ann Arbor, connecting major destinations — including downtown, the University of Michigan campuses and...
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Official: Former Ypsi-Arbor Bowl to be demolished
Ypsilanti Township officials want the former Ypsi-Arbor Bowl brought up to code. It has sat vacant for more than two years. Tom Perkins | For AnnArbor.com The owner of the former Ypsi-Arbor Bowl...
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