Nearly $2M restoration planned for creek on Ann Arbor’s west side
ANN ARBOR, MI — Ann Arbor is planning a nearly $2 million restoration of a creek on the city’s west side. The creek runs through a wooded area between homes north of Liberty Street, just west of Virginia Park. It’s an unnamed tributary of Allen Creek and the...
University of Michigan part of team to help build world’s strongest telescope
The University of Michigan has been announced as one of two American institutions helping with the design and construction of a new tool for the world’s largest optical telescope.
Public pushback grows as senate majority leader calls for transparency in Michigan data-center plans
LANSING, Mich. – As proposals for large AI and data-center campuses in both Saline Township and Howell Township face mounting resistance and regulatory delays, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks says Michigan must be prepared, but only with proper protections, transparency, and community input. “Data centers are...
First Chick-fil-A in Ann Arbor to open this week
ANN ARBOR, MI — Ann Arbor’s first Chick-fil-A will finally open its doors this week. The restaurant, 3310 Washtenaw Ave., will open for service at 6:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12, Chick-fil-A Inc. announced Dec. 8. The new spot will offer dine-in, carry-out, third-party delivery, mobile pickup and curbside options.
DTE Energy says it expects Saline data center approval later this month, has more...
DTE has 3 gigawatts of data center deals in late-stage negotiations, the utility says in Friday update.
Woman murdered in Ann Arbor apartment, police searching for suspect
Police say a young woman was shot to death inside an apartment on Pear Street around 1:20 p.m. The suspect ran away before officers arrived. A gun believed to be used by the suspect was found by police dogs searching the area.
14 Michigan Diners That Feel Like A Perfect Step Back Into The 1960s
Michigan holds treasures that transport you straight back to the golden era of chrome-trimmed counters, vinyl booths, and milkshakes served in frosted glasses. These classic diners capture the magic of the 1960s with their vintage vibes, nostalgic menus, and timeless charm that modern restaurants just cannot...
Life Back Then: Saline’s Cemetery Boast and Milan’s “City” Dreams
Quirky notes from August 25, 1881, when town pride and cemeteries sparked lively debate. In the summer of 1881, the Saline Observer found itself locked in a playful back-and-forth with the Milan Sun over a surprisingly touchy subject: who got to call themselves a city. The Observer had casually referred to “this...
Washtenaw County Farm Bureau donates more than $3,000 to Food Gatherers
Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Text Size Print This Page Send by Email. submitted by Kathy Siler, Washtenaw County Farm Bureau. Food Gatherers was recently awarded a Farm Bureau Double-Up Donation to fight food insecurity in the community. Washtenaw County Farm Bureau plans to make a $1,662 donation to help...
‘An outrageous proposal’: Ordinance allowing dispensaries to be 100 feet away from schools met...
At the Nov. 17 Ann Arbor City Council meeting, the council approved an ordinance reducing restrictions for the distance between schools and cannabis dispensaries in Ann Arbor from 1,000 to 100 feet. This encompasses all pre-existing K-12 public and private schools, excluding art or dance schools. During the meeting,...
