Not Your Average Math Teacher
When Ryan Farr was in middle school, he was pulled out of his classroom by his math teacher. The reason? His parents were going through a divorce, and he’d forgotten his math workbook at the wrong house. “She told me, ‘I don’t care if your parents are getting divorced....
Own an auto baron’s historic mansion overlooking Ann Arbor for $4.35M
The 103-year-old mansion - once a prize Jersey cattle farm - sits atop a hill near the University of Michigan's North Campus.
WCC grows native pollinator herb gardens
As winter snow melts from campus, two native pollinator herb gardens planted earlier this year reflect Washtenaw Community College’s continued commitment to sustainability, accessibility and environmental education. The gardens, planted in April and May 2025, are located around the giant rock behind the Liberal Arts...
Ann Arbor parent-teacher group’s fundraiser targets equity gap at underserved schools
ANN ARBOR, MI – Organizers with Ann Arbor Public Schools are once again raising funds to support equitable resources for some of the district’s most underserved students. The Ann Arbor PTO Council (PTOC) launched an online fundraiser Monday, March 9, for parent-teacher organizations at Title I schools. Public...
Women’s History Month: Remembering “JIFFY’s” Mabel White Holmes
It was her innovation that led to an entire industry. As part of our recognition of Women’s History Month, this is a record of Chelsea’s Mabel White Holmes, the inventor of "JIFFY," the first prepared baking mix. The story begins with a visit from a friend of Mabel’s...
Process of FOIA: The unseen work of providing government transparency to citizens
As AI-fueled requests rise under Michigan's FOIA, clerks in Ann Arbor and Milan juggle deadlines, fees and exemptions to keep records public. EDITOR'S NOTE: Sunshine Week, March 15-21, is a nonpartisan collaboration among groups in the journalism, civic, education, government and private sectors that shines a light...
Ann Arbor making big purchases to launch new sustainable energy utility
ANN ARBOR, MI — The sustainable energy utility Ann Arbor voters approved in 2024 to supplement DTE Energy service with local renewable energy is getting ready to launch. City Council voted unanimously Monday night, March 16, to approve $2 million for equipment purchases for a pilot launch of the city-run utility in...
Woman fatally shot in Sumpter Township, suspect in custody
Police say the 20-year-old victim was found lying on the ground with a gunshot wound to the upper torso.
Plymouth Township approves apartment plan with lower-rent units
PLYMOUTH TWP. — A long-stalled plan to build apartments on the former Courthouse Grille site is moving forward again with a financing change that could bring some lower-cost units to the township. But not everyone on the township board is convinced it's a good thing. In a 4-3 vote...
Discover Animal Fun at the Creature Conservancy in Ann Arbor
See Wildlife Up Close at The Creature Conservancy in Ann Arbor. The Creature Conservancy is a unique wildlife education center focused on rescued and non-releasable animals. Unlike a traditional zoo, it offers a more personal, up-close experience designed to teach visitors about conservation and responsible animal...
