Domino’s founder Tom Monaghan selling Ann Arbor estate
ANN ARBOR TWP., MI — People looking for high-end living with millions of dollars to spend can buy the estate of Domino’s Pizza founder Tom Monaghan. Monaghan’s sprawling three-home estate is back on the market. Three real estate listings connected to his property in Ann Arbor Township, known as The Retreat at Turtle Point, are listed as active by Brent Flewelling of Reinhart...
Fire destroys warehouse near Ypsilanti
YPSILANTI TWP., MI - A warehouse near Ypsilanti was destroyed by a fire on Wednesday evening. Drivers on I-94 called emergency services around 10 p.m. April 29 to report they could see a fire somewhere near the freeway, said Capt. Scott Gehringer with the Ypsilanti Township Fire Department. It was not immediately clear exactly where the fire was, Gehringer said.
Brighton Welcomes Summer Concert Series “Live at Millpond Park”
Music lovers are looking forward to a free summer concert series coming to Brighton in June. “Live at Millpond Park” is bringing a summer lineup of talented artists with the help of 2 Stones Events. The outdoor concert series will kick off with Sponge on Thursday, June 18 from...
Land purchase for planned data center in York Township falls through
The land purchase deal south of Ann Arbor that was planned to be a data center has fallen through. Sansone Group has withdrawn its purchase agreement after working to acquire over 400 acres of land from Toyota along Platt Road in York Township since last year. Township Supervisor Dave Ludwig...
Grand Opening Of New StoryWalk In Green Oak Township Friday
The community is encouraged to come out and celebrate the grand opening of a brand-new StoryWalk on Friday in Green Oak Township. Great Start Livingston will host a ribbon-cutting celebration at Colman Park at 11296 Silver Lake Road at 10am. A StoryWalk is a literacy-boosting project that places the pages...
3 University of Michigan professors join prestigious scientific academy
ANN ARBOR, MI — Three University of Michigan professors have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, joining 120 new members recognized for distinguished and continuing achievements in original research, according to an April 29 Michigan News announcement. Ruma Banerjee, Nancy Burns and Elizaveta (Liza) Levina bring the...
See the 12 openers performing at Sonic Lunch in Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR, MI — Ann Arbor, get ready to jam out during Sonic Lunch this year. Twelve singers and bands will be openers for this year’s popular summer concert series, according to an April 29 post on Facebook. The performers range from Michigan-based artists to nationally recognized performers.
Dexter Weighs Underground Power Lines, Reliability Concerns
At its April 13 work session, Dexter City Council revisited a long-standing goal of burying overhead power lines downtown while also exploring broader questions about energy reliability, costs and whether the city should play a larger role in providing electrical services. The discussion, held during a City Council work session...
Dexter’s Kyla Brewer Named to Team USA
From Dexter High School (DHS) to Paris, France, Kyla Brewer is headed to the 2026 World Freestyle and Rhythmic Twirl Championship this summer, as part of Team USA. She will be going up against some of the best baton twirlers from around the world as they compete for gold, silver and bronze medals in the twirling equivalent of the Olympic Games.
Issues of the Environment: Economic and community benefit part of the Washtenaw County data...
Phil Santer is the Chief Operating Officer for Ann Arbor SPARK, overseeing day-to-day operations and leading execution of the organization’s strategic plan. Phil has more than 15 years of experience in economic development at both the practitioner and policy levels. Before joining SPARK, he held roles at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and at a research center at George Mason University in...
