Downtown Ann Arbor bar refreshes menu to spotlight Michigan farmers, food producers
ANN ARBOR, MI - Pretzel Bell has refreshed its menu to spotlight Michigan farmers and a variety of local food producers. The restaurant, located at 226 S. Main St. in downtown Ann Arbor, has launched new lunch, dinner and weekend brunch menus featuring a “From Our Neighbors” initiative designed to showcase Michigan far
Longstanding Apple Store in Briarwood Mall relocates and revamps for a spacious, more modern...
Apple Store patrons at Briarwood Mall were surprised Friday morning to see their local store — which has been a part of the Briarwood shopping scene since 2007 — had moved to a more spacious, central location within the mall. The new location features an upgraded Genius Bar,...
Frozen fudge sandwiches recalled because of undeclared egg
Blank Slate Creamery of Ann Arbor, MI, is recalling its 4.5 oz. packaged Vegan Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Coconut Fudge Sandwiches, because they may contain undeclared egg. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if
Council Names Chris Atkin Acting City Manager
Saline City Council voted 7-0 to appoint Community Development Director Chris Atkin to Acting City Manager. He'll start at 5 p.m., Friday, Aug. 14 to an initial term of 30 days through Sept. 13. Councillor Janet Dillon, part of the city's city manager search team, made the motion. Mayor Brian...
University of Michigan Health named top hospital in Michigan
ANN ARBOR, MI - The University of Michigan Health system is the top hospital in Michigan and one of the best in the country, according to the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings for 2026-2027. U.S. News ranked UM health in the top 20 nationally in four different...
Brighton road project on track to finish before school year begins
BRIGHTON, MI – The city of Brighton says work on the South Seventh Street road construction project is progressing on schedule, with final paving anticipated before students return to school after Labor Day. Water main and storm sewer work has been completed, and crews have removed and replaced damaged...
Neighborhood art walk returns to Ypsi’s Historic South Side for second year
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. The Historic South Side Stroll is set to...
Winter homeless sheltering gets massive funding boost in Washtenaw County
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI — Shelters in Washtenaw County saw record high demand from people facing homelessness this past winter. Local shelter officials see that need increasing even more this winter. The county is also dealing with a reduced building capacity at the Delonis Center, which will limit how many...
Michigan embracing brutal 2026 schedule as Kyle Whittingham era opens with CFP hopes
Can the Wolverines buck historical narratives and get to the CFP against a challenging slate?
The Little Michigan Bakery That Serves Fresh Donuts Day And Night
Most good things in life require some planning, but Dom Bakeries in Ypsilanti, Michigan is not one of them. It’s open day and night, it makes fresh donuts that will genuinely improve your mood, and it’s been quietly doing both of those things without asking for any credit.

















