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.
New Michigan psychiatric hospital with 264 beds set to open this fall
Here's details on a new psychiatric facility set to open in Michigan this fall.
Special Weather Statement Issued 9:19AM for Washtenaw County
A Special Weather Statement with moderate severity has been issued for Livingston, Oakland, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, and Monroe counties, effective from 9:19 AM to 11:30 AM EDT on March 17, 2026. Snow showers, combined with temperatures in the teens and gusty northwest winds of 30 to 35 mph, are expected to cause...
Inside The Stunning $7 Million Penthouse Overlooking Michigan Stadium In Ann Arbor
This stunning condo near The Big House blends historic Parisian inspiration with bold colors and rare Versace pieces.
Google revealed as backer for data center project west of Detroit
VAN BUREN TWP., MI — One of the world’s biggest tech giants is behind a massive data center project west of Detroit. Google announced plans to develop a new data center in DTE Energy’s service territory in Van Buren Township in a release Tuesday, March 17. Google...
Lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility planned in Michigan
EGI Battery Inc. (EGI), a US-based lithium-ion battery manufacturer, announced plans to establish its first American battery manufacturing campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The facility is intended to support domestic production of lithium-ion pouch cells for applications including electric vehicles (EVs), electric...

















