Ann Arbor MI

After several years of development and debate, Ann Arbor’s Green Rental Housing ordinance officially went into effect Jan. 6, introducing new energy efficiency and sustainability requirements for rental properties across the city. The ordinance emphasizes progress toward Ann Arbor’s A2ZERO goal of carbon neutrality...

The growing Yemeni coffee franchise is stepping into the college town very soon. From their social media, Shibam Coffee will be opening at 414 S Main Street in downtown Ann Arbor. This continues the company’s growth in Southeast Michigan this year. Owner Amjed Oudeif told What Now Detroit he is hoping to open the...

This Michigan bakery doesn’t follow trends — it follows tradition. Step into DJ’s Bakery in Ann Arbor and the scent of warm dough and sugar pulls you straight back in time. Old German recipes guide every batch, and you can taste that care from the first bite.

Central Student Government delivers some valuable services for University of Michigan students. It distributes funding to student organizations, finances the AirBus program and provides students with free subscriptions to the New York Times and Wall Street Journal. But recently, CSG has adopted a new modus operandi,...

The fallout from the Sherrone Moore saga led to multiple Michigan decommitments, but while Kyle Whittingham is now in charge, the program is beginning to steady itself. While the 2026 class is set, the Wolverines are working to shape their 2027 roster. On Wednesday, the Wolverines extended an offer to four-star DL...

Once again, the City of Chelsea Water Department is pleased to submit the drinking water quality report for the 2025 calendar year. This information is a snapshot of the quality of the water that we provided to you in 2025. Included are details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares...

A big turnout for a pending data center project in an industrial area of Lyon Township. Residents and stakeholders packed the South Lyon East High School Auditorium off 10 Mile for the two-hour presentation Thursday night. A presentation was made by the Project Flex team: Verrus, Walbridge, DTE, and the...

We're keeping a list and checking it twice in the city and Southeast Michigan region. This constantly updated guide tracks new restaurants and bars opening in Detroit and across Metro Detroit, including the City of Detroit and communities in Oakland, Macomb, Wayne, and Washtenaw counties. Each entry includes the...

As we all know, Brighton and Howell are the two biggest communities in Livingston County, and scholars continue to debate which of these two cities is truly superior. We also all know that the only true way to measure a community’s greatness is by counting the number of Taco Bells it has.

Tucked away in an unflashy business park on the south side of Ann Arbor, this legendary kitchen hums like a warm oven at dawn. Long before the city wakes up, the air here is heavy with the scent of freshly milled rye, toasted caraway, and browning butter. By the time...