Ann Arbor MI

Moving it to the next important step in the process, the Scio Township Board approved the site plan for the proposed fire station #2 at its January 27 meeting. The township board voted to approve the site plan with the following conditions to be addressed prior to holding a pre-construction meeting for the project:...

26-year-old Nizar Adam Mazloum was charged Tuesday with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder after stabbing his 22-year-old female roommate Sunday. Officers arrived at the residence, located in the 800 block of Arch Street near the intersection of Packard Street and State Street, around 9:45 a.m. Sunday....

ANN ARBOR, MI – Washtenaw County’s largest school district is set to join a massive federal lawsuit challenging social media companies’ role in the detrimental impact experts and advocates believe their platforms have on students. “Currently, we’ve got these entities like Snapchat, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, you...

NORTHFIELD TWP., MI — Three historic properties in Northfield Township have earned spots on the National Register of Historic Places. The sites, north of Ann Arbor and near Whitmore Lake, are among 13 in Michigan recognized in 2025. The Bessert-Ryan House, German Park Recreation Club, and the Joshua and...

WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI — Small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic have an opportunity for additional assistance worth thousands of dollars, according to a Feb. 5 press release. The Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development has relaunched its Small Business Growth Activator Program,...

Celebrating the achievements of individuals whose contributions have shaped Michigan’s agricultural landscape, the Michigan Vegetable Council (MVC) Master Farmer Award and Master Farmer Associate Award honored Fusilier Family Farms and Sarah Black. Fusilier Family Farms — Master Farmer Award. Fusilier Family Farms is...

Michigan is hiding a German food secret, and it’s delicious. From Frankenmuth’s storybook streets to Detroit’s historic corners, these restaurants are serving dishes your taste buds thought only existed in fairy tales. Think golden schnitzels, juicy bratwurst, tangy sauerkraut, and potato dumplings that melt in your...

Step inside a world where books live and breathe. West Side Book Shop, tucked away at 113 W Liberty Street in downtown Ann Arbor, is the kind of place that makes you lose track of time. From dusty first editions to rare photography prints, every shelf tells a story waiting to be discovered.

Two police agencies are warning local residents to be on the lookout for callers pretending to be law enforcement. Both the Michigan State Police and Monroe County Sheriff’s Office have received reports of callers pretending to be a police officer and asking for money. In one scam, the caller...

Canton has evolved from a largely residential suburb into a legitimately interesting place to eat, thanks to a wave of newer spots ranging from polished American bistros to excellent global kitchens. These five restaurants are helping put Canton on the metro Detroit dining map. 1. Basement Burger Bar. Basement...