Michigan Embraces Underdog Role With Bella Sims, Letitia Sim, Stephanie Balduccini Leading the Charge
When Bella Sims joined the University of Michigan swim team, she knew she was putting a Sims with a Sim. Letitia Sim, one of the leaders of the Wolverines, welcomed Sims. Now their parents joke that they are related – and maybe they are. “My mom’s maiden name is...
AADL proposes downtown branch renovations, aims to double capacity
The Ann Arbor District Library Board of Trustees presented an initial draft for a downtown library expansion Feb. 23, including proposals for a new auditorium, a cafe and increased open spaces for the community to work, play and socialize. The 77-page proposal was drafted by HBM Architects, a public building...
What’s the Move? March 17-23
Looking for something to do this week in Ypsilanti? Check out some of these local events taking place March 17-23, 2026. Looking for a chance to perform onstage? Try this open mic at the Ypsi Alehouse on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 7 p.m. All acoustic musicians are welcome to participate in this event hosted by local...
Annual Ann Arbor home show returns to Washtenaw County with 180+ exhibitors
LODI TWP., MI — The 34th annual Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater (BRAG) Ann Arbor Home Show returns this spring with its largest lineup of exhibitors, filling seven buildings at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, according to a March 17 email. The event takes place March 21-22, at...
Ann Arbor charts course for higher-density future with 11-0 vote on growth plan
ANN ARBOR, MI — The Ann Arbor of the future may have several high-rise development hubs throughout the city, from Briarwood to downtown and elsewhere. And more condo and apartment buildings of various sizes — in some cases with ground-floor commercial spaces — may line mixed-use corridors like Packard Street outside...
Medical supply redistribution nonprofit to host benefit gala at University of Michigan
ANN ARBOR, MI — Blueprints for Pangaea, a University of Michigan-based nonprofit that redistributes surplus medical supplies to underserved communities, will host a benefit gala from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 28 at the Tauber Colloquium at the Ross School of Business, 701 Tappan Ave., in Ann Arbor, according to a...
Data Center construction causing noise complaints
Dozens of gravel haulers in Saline have been driving by and they are loud. According to residents, the trucks are in town hauling out equipment for the new Oracle and OpenAI data center.
Washtenaw County OCED builds accessibility ramps for residents
Washtenaw County will select several residents from a lottery waitlist to have ADA-compliant ramps installed in their homes. The county’s Office of Community and Economic Development started the Accessibility Ramp Program over 15 years ago to support residents experiencing mobility and financial difficulties with...
Ypsilanti City Council to vote on placing initiatives on November ballot
The Ypsilanti City Council tonight is expected to vote on placing two citizen-sponsored initiatives on the November ballot. They’re the same that were kept off the ballot two years ago due to a missed filing deadline. One ballot measure asks Ypsilanti voters to switch to nonpartisan elections for Mayor...
Michael Phelps picked for University of Michigan honorary degree at spring graduation
ANN ARBOR, MI — One of the most decorated Olympians in history is likely to receive an honorary degree from the University of Michigan. Swimmer Michael Phelps is among three people recommended for honorary degrees given at the spring 2026 UM commencement, according to a UM Board of Regents action request.
