Kids can burn off energy during spring break at new indoor playground near Ann...
DEXTER, MI — Kids, parents and caregivers have been spreading the word about Just Play Family Fun Center, a new indoor playground that opened last fall in Dexter, west of Ann Arbor. With spring break for school-age children beginning Monday, families are looking for things to do to keep...
Milan has a New Volleyball Coach
The new Girls Varsity Volleyball Head Coach for the Big Reds said she’s bringing with her a competitive spirit, strong commitment and genuine enthusiasm. On March 26, Milan Athletics said it was “proud to announce Alyssa Tam as our new Girls Varsity Volleyball Head Coach.”. Milan Athletics said...
University of Michigan researchers say at-home colon cancer tests worth considering
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (WILX) -One team of researchers at the University of Michigan focused on the prevention and early detection of cancer says at-home colon cancer tests are preferred by patients and worth considering. Mark Fendrick, a University of Michigan Medical School professor, said at-home testing requires a...
Incident stroke risk down in more intensely developed neighborhoods
(HealthDay News) — Living in more intensely developed neighborhoods is associated with reduced incident stroke risk, according to a study published online Feb. 5 in Cities & Health. Cathy L. Antonakos, PhD, from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and colleagues examined development intensity as a potential...
JD’s Stage Bistro Hires Susie Sutter as General Manager
(Chelsea Update would like to thank D&B Strategic Marketing for the information and photo in this story.) As JD’s Stage Bistro continues to take shape and builds momentum toward its anticipated late spring opening, the team is pleased to introduce an important new addition to its leadership. Susie Sutter...
City of Ypsilanti considers making Huron and Lowell two-way roads
The City of Ypsilanti is starting a study to determine if changing Huron and Lowell Street from one-way to two-way would be feasible. Border-to-Border Trail improvements are also being considered. Urban planning for Ypsilanti in the 1950s to 70s prioritized faster travel through the city when creating one-way...
Lodi Twp: Notice of Board of Appeals Meeting 4/21/26
Lodi Township Board of Appeals will meet on April 21, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at Lodi Township Hall 3755 Pleasant Lake Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, to hear the request from Travis Point Country Club, 2829 Travis Pointe Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48103. Lodi Township Parcel #M-13-13-400-008 (115.67 acres) & M-13-24-100-002 (63 acres)...
New Jack in the Box Coming to Metro Detroit in 2026
Get ready, Michigan! A fast-food favorite is back on the scene, and locals are buzzing with excitement about those classic burgers and crispy tacos.
Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital added as a measles exposure site as outbreak continues
An unvaccinated child connected to the first case through close contact is the seventh confirmed measles case in Washtenaw County. The Washtenaw County Health Department has found that the child with measles arrived at Trinity Health Ann Arbor’s Emergency Room on Saturday, March 21st. Health Department Spokesperson...
This Spellbinding Michigan Library Feels Straight Out Of Hogwarts
I spent my entire childhood checking the mailbox for a heavy parchment envelope that never arrived, but the moment I stepped into this Ann Arbor building, I realized I finally found the coordinates. Walking through it, the air changes, and I am suddenly certain that if I turn a corner...

















