Ann Arbor agrees to Ypsilanti's request for membership in AATA
The city of Ypsilanti's membership in the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority is one step closer to becoming official after action taken by the Ann Arbor City Council. The council voted 10-0 Monday...
View ArticleMichelle Chamuel keeps Team Usher alive on 'The Voice' by earning a spot in...
Michelle Chamuel with "The Voice" host Carson Daly.Tyler Golden | NBC"The Voice" host Carson Daly announced early in Tuesday night's episode that while all the songs sung Monday night by the show's...
View ArticlePioneer girls lacrosse vying for state title and more spring sports notes
Last Friday the Pioneer High School girls lacrosse team won its third straight regional championship and will play in the MHSAA Division 1 state semifinals on Wednesday. As big of an accomplishment as...
View ArticleJay Farrar talks about Son Volt's latest musical explorations ahead of...
Son Volt It's a given that, ever since its inception, almost 20 years ago, Son Volt has been one of the most important and influential bands on the alt-country scene. And it certainly has a righteous...
View ArticleCounty commissioners seek more input from public, professionals as they...
After delaying a vote on issuing $345 million in debt to cover long-term liabilities, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners is seeking more input from both professionals and the public. Facing...
View ArticleGas station on Ann Arbor-Saline Road wants to add drive-thru lane for Tim...
The owner of the revamped Shell gas station on Ann Arbor-Saline Road wants to construct a drive-thru lane to serve the attached Tim Hortons restaurant. Abraham Ajrouch, owner of the 1.44-acre site at...
View ArticleYpsilanti residents concerned as council rejects emergency moratorium on...
The chart shows where the city's medical marijuana facilities are located and where potential ones may be placed. Courtesy Ypsilanti Ypsilanti will not impose an emergency moratorium against new...
View ArticleTV crime show features man who dumped dead wife's body parts at Ann Arbor...
A new series on the television channel Investigation Discovery will feature a case involving dismembered body parts turning up in a Washtenaw County McDonald's. Thomas Craft and the 1999 murder of his...
View ArticleMoments from Community High School's 2013 commencement ceremony
2013 graduates of Ann Arbor Community High School took turns on the stage of Rackham Auditorium to give a 30-second speech before taking a final bow to their high school years. Photographer Chris...
View Article'Forever bleed purple and gold' 2013 Ypsilanti High School graduates declare
Related graduation coverage: 'Once a Flyer, always bittersweet a Flyer': Willow Run High reflects on history at final graduation As the 163 graduates of Ypsilanti High School, dressed head to toe in...
View ArticleFBI stats 2012: Violent crime down but property crime rose in Ann Arbor
Preliminary crime statistics from last year released Tuesday by the Federal Bureau of Investigation show violent crime dropped in Ann Arbor but property crime rose by more than 170 reported crimes....
View ArticleQ&A: Busch's CEO on expansion plans, surviving the economic downturn
Busch's Fresh Food Market CEO John Busch, pictured inside the store on South Main Street in Ann Arbor, said there are still expansion opportunities in southeast Michigan.Melanie Maxwell |...
View Article'Landlocked' at Carriage House Theatre, 'Chess' at Ann Arbor Civic
Mild temperatures, sunny days and the close of the school year make for a kind of giddy spring celebration right about now. With more daylight per day, and minimal skeeters as yet, there’s plenty of...
View ArticleMan injured in U.S. 23 crash hospitalized in fair condition
The crash caused a long backup on the freeway Tuesday. Previous article: Crash shuts U-S. 23 south of Ann Arbor The man injured when the skid-steer loader he was operating was struck by a semi truck...
View ArticleManchester soccer advances to regional final with 2-0 win over Holland Black...
By Brandon Folsom | bfolsom@mlive.com KALAMAZOO - As young as Manchester's girls soccer team is, not many believed a team with eight sophomores and nine freshmen could make it this far. Manchester...
View ArticleHelp the hungry at Grillin' for Food Gatherers
You might be surprised how many people are in need of a healthy meal. One in seven adults and one in six children struggle with hunger in Washtenaw County, according to Food Gatherers. So you might be...
View ArticleSaline finishes tops in three sports in final weekly rankings
Saline softball players hold up a district title trophy Monday in Monroe.Daniel Brenner | AnnArbor.com file Between Saturday and Monday, ten Washtenaw County teams held up Michigan-shaped trophies...
View ArticleSkyline students capture older generations through stories and shared interest
Douglas C. Kelley, 84, of Ann Arbor, participated in the program. He told stories of how he met Eleanor Roosevelt and the early days of the Peace Corps.Janet Miller for AnnArbor.com Douglas C. Kelley,...
View ArticleFirefighters union: Hybrid department won't save Ypsilanti money, but could...
Ypsilanti firefighter Fred Williams III checks over the power tools on tower ladder one during his weekly check of the tower ladder. Courtney Sacco I AnnArbor.com The Michigan Professional...
View ArticleAnn Arbor startup companies thrive in recessions thanks to small budgets and...
Editor's note: This is part of a series of articles about local companies surviving the economic downturn. Recessions make life difficult for large companies, which provides opportunities for smaller,...
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