Ann Arbor MI

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...

ANN ARBOR, MI — Half a year later since being accused of violating campaign finance law, an Ann Arbor group has taken steps to resolve the situation while paying $2,300 in fees. At issue was whether the nonprofit Library Green Conservancy went too far in its advocacy against Proposals...

As No. 1 Penn State wrestling began to face Michigan Friday night from the Crisler Center, there was a question of who would be in Cael Sanderson’s lineup at 141. Normal starter Braeden Davis, ranked No. 12, ended up not competing for undisclosed reasons. With Davis sidelined against Michigan,...

ANN ARBOR, MI — Blair Shelton is no stranger to being wrongly suspected of committing a crime. In fact, he’s somewhat famous for it. In a high-profile case, Shelton successfully sued the Ann Arbor Police Department in 1995 to get his blood sample back after he and hundreds of other innocent Black men became potential...

Richard Johnson is all smiles in the lobby of the Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea on Jan. 31 — he's shaking hands, handing out hugs, cracking jokes and answering the burning question his dozen or so friends who came to see his play keep asking him: "How'd you become a playwright?" Johnson, who jokes, "I am a...