Fall enrollment again dips at Ann Arbor schools, but student count is up over...
ANN ARBOR, MI — Fall enrollment in Ann Arbor Public Schools is again on the decline this year, a continuing trend since the district’s pre-pandemic peak. But according to the latest data, the district’s total student count — 1.17% smaller than last year and 3.05% lower since 2020 — is still higher than it was more...
BM5: Still basking in the glow of Buckeyes’ dominant win in Ann Arbor
Ohio State throttled Michigan 27-9 in Ann Arbor on Saturday and you know we are still basking in the glow two days later. Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin bask about the Buckeyes' performance, look ahead to the Big Ten Championship Game against Indiana and much more. That is coming your...
Ann Arbor City Council to vote on easing flora restrictions
The Ann Arbor City Council is considering easing regulations regarding property owners' lawns. In 2023, the Council approved a resolution supporting pollinator habitats by encouraging homeowners to plant more native flora. Now, the city is looking to expand on that. 4th Ward Council member Dharma Akmon says they are...
Manchester Family Services celebrates 30 years of support from Food Gatherers
Manchester Family Services (MFS) is a local organization that provides financial help and offers monthly food distribution to Manchester-area residents in need. This week they are extending their deep gratitude to Food Gatherers of Washtenaw County on the 30-year anniversary of their partnership. Catherine Moore of...
Water and Sewer Rates on the Rise, People’s Express Change, and More on Agenda
Here's what's on the Saline City Council agenda Monday. Representatives from the transportation will present about their service. People's Express offers in-city trips for $2-4, one-way, and trips to Ann Arbor or Ypsilanti for $6, one-way. It appears ridership is way down this year. There were 292 trips last year...
Michigan Public welcomes Ira Glass to Ann Arbor’s Power Center
Ira Glass is set to make his fifth appearance at the Ann Arbor Summer Festival, in partnership with Michigan Public, on June 20, 2026 at the Power Center. Glass brings his show Seven Things I've Learned to Ann Arbor for an evening filled with insight, creativity, and unforgettable moments. As...
Michigan Weather: 1–2 Inches of Snow Expected South of I-69 Tonight, More Flurries Wednesday...
Detroit, Mich. – Cold conditions will persist across southeast Michigan this week, with another round of light accumulating snow expected Monday evening into early Tuesday morning, according to the National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac. Forecasters expect 1 to 2 inches of snow, mainly south of I-69, including...
Ann Arbor Public Schools working on ‘right-sizing’ number of employees
The number of teachers working in Ann Arbor Public Schools is dropping as the district continues to right-size its staff. In the past two years, staff positions in the district budget have fallen by about 15%. Nearly all of them have come through attrition, when someone retires or resigns. Assistant...
Highly modified asphalt debuts in Michigan on I-96 highway project
Michigan is trying out a new asphalt material on a busy highway in Livingston County. The “highly modified asphalt,” or HiMA, has been found to improve resistance to cracking and rutting, thus extending the life of the pavement and cutting maintenance costs. Earlier this month, crews used highly...
Saline Township residents set to protest massive data center project
Saline Township residents are fighting back against a massive data center project. They're planning to protest in downtown Saline this afternoon.
