From trolleys to TheRide: The evolution of public transit in Ann Arbor
One hundred years ago, electric-powered trolleys rattled along metal tracks through the streets of Ann Arbor. It was a world with no blue buses, no horns honking after a near-collision and no smog radiating from the backs of pickup trucks. As TheRide expands service through their TheRide 2045 plan and the University...
Thousands expected in downtown Ann Arbor for ‘Midnight Madness’
Over 10,000 people are expected to explore numerous closed-off streets in downtown Ann Arbor well into the night tonight as part of "Midnight Madness". Main Street, State Street, and the area around Kerrytown will be open for walking and shopping up until midnight. Jeb Booge is the coordinator for Kerrytown’s...
Joy Road Lane Restrictions in Scio Township Scheduled for December 5—Expect Delays
Corby Energy will perform work for DTE on Joy Road between Mast Road and Zeeb Road in Scio Township on Friday, December 5, 2025. The project will cause occasional lane restrictions, but the road will stay open to traffic.
GALLERY: 2025 KindleFest Market at Ann Arbor’s Kerrytown District
AmericaJR’s Gloria and Jerome Rzucidlo were LIVE at Kerrytown District in Ann Arbor, Mich. for their 2025 KindleFest Market. Our KindleFest Market, or Christkindlmarkt as known in Germany, will feature artisans and vendors selling their holiday wares, plus traditional food and hot mulled wine, in a festive outdoor...
DTE still expects approval for OpenAI, Oracle data center power despite delay
SALINE TWP., MI — DTE Energy officials still expect state regulators to approve special contracts for the utility to power what would be Michigan’s first hyperscale data center project in Saline Township. DTE officials “anticipate approval on December 18,” when the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) next...
Pair of unrelated threats made against Summit Academy North High School
Huron Township police say they took two juveniles into custody after two separate threats on Thursday, Dec. 4, against Summit Academy North High School. The students are ninth graders at the charter school, 18601 Middlebelt Road, and are both 14 years old, according to a joint release from the Huron Township Police...
Farmland owner says AI data center ‘better for community goals’ in Michigan town
HOWELL TWP., MI — When multiple developers of hyperscale data centers to power artificial intelligence and cloud computing approached Ryan Van Gilder and his family, he said, they had not been planning to sell farmland for development. Now the longtime, multigenerational Howell area farming family is looking to sell...
The Best Cheesesteak Sandwiches You Can Find Outside Of Philly
Philadelphia is the obvious city of choice if you're craving a Philly cheesesteak, but you can still find good versions of the sando all across the county.
Dave Portnoy done contributing money for Bryce Underwood
In a candid revelation on The Triple Option podcast, Barstool Sports founder and die-hard Michigan fan Dave Portnoy declared he’s washing his hands of further NIL contributions to keep quarterback Bryce Underwood in Ann Arbor. Portnoy, who last year spearheaded the five-star recruit’s flip from LSU to Michigan amid...
8 Michigan Burger Stands Where the Grill Marks Never Changed in 50 Years
Discover the charm and nostalgia of Michigan’s timeless burger stands, where decades-old flavors and memories continue to thrive. These iconic spots have been serving mouthwatering burgers with grill marks that tell stories of tradition and community. Here are eight legendary burger stands you must visit in Michigan....
