Washtenaw County jail officer faced retaliation for reporting harassment, lawsuit says
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – A former corrections officer at the Washtenaw County jail claims in a new lawsuit he was sexually harassed by a colleague and then punished with undesirable overnight shift assignments after reporting the conduct. Andre Lewis sued Washtenaw County on July 24, alleging violations of state...
Ann Arbor Hits 500 Green Rental Housing Ordinance goal
It was announced on Tuesday that A2’s Office of Sustainability and Innovations has reached the 500 mark of housing units, meeting its Green Rental Housing Ordinance – this means that the units have been verified to meet safety, environmentally sustainability, emissions standards; creating a housing situation that is de
Barton Hills to host U.S. Senior Women’s Open golf tournament
The U.S. Senior Women’s Open is coming to Ann Arbor’s Barton Hills Country Club this month. On Monday, the United States Golf Association held its Media Day. It’s the third time Barton Hills has hosted a championship tournament. It hosted the U.S. Women’s Amateur in 1998 and the Women’s Mid-Amateur in 2008.
Report says Great Lakes-St. Lawrence positioned for shipbuilding expansion
Over the decades, global competition has pushed shipbuilding in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway region away from building new ships to providing repair and maintenance services. Yet “the region’s core industrial assets and manufacturing competencies remain strong,” say researchers who surveyed the region’s ship
Ann Arbor Taco Fest hosts food trucks and visitors from across Michigan
The Ann Arbor Taco Fest took place Friday evening through Sunday at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds. The festival featured more than 30 taco trucks, stages with live music and dancing, lucha libre wrestling and a variety of contests for attendees to participate in. The cultural festival is organized by...
Detroit Rubber Group’s annual golf outing August 18th
Detroit, MI – The Detroit Rubber Group’s Annual Golf Outing is back, and they invite you to join them for a day of golf, networking, and friendly competition with colleagues from across the rubber industry. Whether you are a seasoned golfer or just out to enjoy the day,...
This Michigan Jazz Club Matches World-Class Performances With A Menu Worthy Of The Spotlight
A great night out feels different when the music, food, and room all know exactly what they are doing. In downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan, Blue LLama Jazz Club and Restaurant brings that full experience to South Main Street with live jazz, a 4.7-star rating, and an audience that comes for more than just background music.
Buddy’s Pizza introduces a hot honey Detroit-style pie for a short time only
DETROIT - Buddy’s Pizza is introducing a sweet and spicy Detroit-style pizza to its lineup for a limited time only. Buddy’s, which has 19 restaurants in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor, is launching a triple pepperoni hot honey Detroit-style pie. It’s available beginning today for Buddy’s rewards members...
This University of Michigan college is moving away from traditional grading
ANN ARBOR, MI - Beginning in fall 2027, first-semester grades for all incoming students in the University of Michigan’s College of Literature, Science and the Arts will appear as pass/no credit on their transcripts. While LSA students will still receive grades and instructor feedback in every course, final grades...
Saline Crime Blotter: Man Faces 4 Charges, Another Man Charged After Window BrokenHere
Matthew Ryan Padilla, 26, of Saline was arraigned Aug. 1 on charges of unlawful imprisonment, assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, interfering with electronic communications and domestic violence. The charges stem from a July 30 domestic assault complaint on the 200 block of Clark Street.
