Ann Arbor MI

In an effort to expand low- or no-cost, community-centered health care, Ypsilanti’s Bloodroot Herb Shop has launched a monthly community clinic offering herbal health support, basic care, and connections to additional resources. Bloodroot founder, herbalist, and doula Alex Crofoot says the clinic builds on her passion for mutual aid work and a longstanding vision to integrate free care into her shop’s broader...

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States. Public Comments (available in person and via Zoom) Chelsea Recreation & Education – Marcus Kaemming and Sarah Bentley. Adoption of Resolution #2026-16 Notice of Intent to Issue Capital Improvement Bonds. MOTION Stump SECONDED Bullerman to adopt Resolution #2026-16 approving...

The Dexter City Council has voted 4-2 to approve a resolution opposing a package of zoning bills in the state House. House Bills 5529-32 & 5581-5585 would limit local zoning authority in favor of a state body focused on housing and affordability. Michelle Aniol is Dexter’s Community Development Manager. She...

ANN ARBOR, MI — Mary Hunt, who co-founded the Ann Arbor Observer with her husband Don, has died. John Hilton, the local news magazine’s recently retired editor and co-owner, said she passed away Saturday, April 25, following health challenges. She was 81 and living with her husband in...

YPSILANTI, MI - Ypsilanti officials say it’s their top priority for 2026. Residents say it displaced the city’s largest homeless population. After two decades of financial missteps and stalled plans, Ypsilanti is once again at a crossroads over the future of the Water Street Redevelopment Area. Residents have...

WASTHENAW COUNTY, Mich. – A Northfield Township man is facing 14 charges, including first-degree criminal sexual conduct, after police received a tip that he was having inappropriate conversations with minors. Seafra Kent was charged on April 29 with six counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, four counts of child...

ANN ARBOR, MI — Love Middle Eastern flavors with a bit of fusion? This new Ann Arbor restaurant may be the spot for you. Hummus Express, 865 W. Eisenhower Parkway, opened its doors on Friday, April 10, according to chef and partner Mohammad Issa. Customers can choose to build...

ANN ARBOR, MI - A man was sentenced to up to 15 years in prison for striking his wife with a car while he was intoxicated. Nicholas Elka, 39, will serve between roughly 6 and 15 years in prison in the death of 48-year-old Teea Ann Elka, who he fatally struck with a vehicle during a confrontation in 2024.

Kyle Whittingham’s departure from Utah didn’t surprise many since the Utes already had a head coach-in-waiting. The same can’t be said about his decision to join Michigan. When faced with the decision to take on the challenge, the former Utah head coach turned to his friend and mentor, Urban Meyer, who doesn’t have anything good to say about the Wolverines. Even then...

ANN ARBOR TWP., MI — People looking for high-end living with millions of dollars to spend can buy the estate of Domino’s Pizza founder Tom Monaghan. Monaghan’s sprawling three-home estate is back on the market. Three real estate listings connected to his property in Ann Arbor Township, known as The Retreat at Turtle Point, are listed as active by Brent Flewelling of Reinhart...