Ann Arbor MI

ANN ARBOR, MI – One incumbent, a few returning hopefuls and several newcomers have officially joined the crowded race to serve on the Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education. Following the deadline to file Tuesday, July 21, a total of 10 candidates are running for one of five...

A piece of Washtenaw County history is preparing for a new chapter. After more than a century spanning the Huron River on Bell Road, the 1891 Bell Road Bridge has been carefully dismantled and placed into storage by the Washtenaw County Road Commission. The historic iron truss bridge is expected to be reconstructed as

Dean Girbach remembers when he was one of the youngest people sitting at the Saline City Council table. Now, as he prepares to leave after more than two decades, he finds himself on the other end of that timeline. “I went from youngest to oldest,” Girbach said with a laugh....

On the Ground Ypsilanti is an “embedded journalism” program covering the city and township of Ypsilanti. It is supported by Ann Arbor SPARK, the Center for Health and Research Transformation, Destination Ann Arbor, Eastern Michigan University, Engage @ EMU, Washtenaw Community College, Washtenaw County Parks and Recrea

Ann Arbor, MI, July 21, 2026 — An Indian student from Telangana has been declared brain dead after suffering catastrophic injuries in a road accident near Ann Arbor, Michigan, prompting family, friends, and members of the Indian American community to launch a fundraising campaign to help cover medical expenses and supp

Here’s a roundup of data center news we’re watching at Planet Detroit as we cover the environmental and financial impacts of the developments in Michigan communities. ➡️ Saline Township board reverses course, drops cap on Oracle data center tax break Saline Township’s board voted 5-0 to remove a $4.8-billion valuation

Chelsea’s Giovanni Bickel has been given a great opportunity at Michigan State University. After being selected to receive the Alumni Distinguished Scholarship, Bickel said he’s ready to make something out of it. The scholarship provides up to eight consecutive semesters of undergraduate enrollment, including tuition,

This story is part of a series about arts and culture in Washtenaw County. It is made possible by the Ann Arbor Art Center, Destination Ann Arbor, Larry and Lucie Nisson, the University of Michigan Arts Initiative, and the University Musical Society. Ann Arbor-based writer D.E. Carr is quick to...

CHELSEA, MI — As anticipation grows for a new music venue and restaurant backed by Emmy-winning actor Jeff Daniels to open in downtown Chelsea, people will have to wait a little longer. JD’s Stage Bistro is pushing back the venue’s opening lineup to give them more time to get...

AI data center backlash is costing politicians their seats, as rising voter opposition over power use, water strain, and job scarcity reshapes local elections.