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Out-of-town guests remind cop where his operation's roots come from
Happy Fourth of July! Richard Kinsey is welcoming some visitors from across the pond to celebrate the Fourth of July this year. Although the two countries may have had their differences in the past,...
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New and old food vendors to serve up variety of tastes at annual Ann Arbor...
Ann Guttman (left) watches as daughter Emy Guttman scoops caramel corn for a customer at the Sugar Shack. Ann has been selling concessions at Top of the Park for 28 years.Daniel Brenner |...
View ArticleIndependence Day: Reflecting on the freedoms that matter
The preamble to the Declaration of Independence says so very much in so few words. "We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with...
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Fellini's last film, 'Despicable Me 2,' 'Lone Ranger,' and more at the movies
One night only: Fellini’s final film - first time in the USA Master Italian director Federico Fellini‘s final film, “The Voice of the Moon,” was never released in the U.S., so don’t miss this rare...
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5 tips for capturing your Fourth of July like a pro
Celebrating the nation's Independence Day calls for excessive amounts of food, fireworks, and lots of stars and flags. After reading this guide full of helpful tips, you'll successfully be able to...
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Authorities discourage bridge jumping, river swimming in wake of tragedy
Authorities warn jumping from bridges into the Huron River is not safe or legal. Here, an Ypsilanti resident jumps into the water near Barton Nature Area in this 2012 file photo.Jeffrey Smith |...
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After nearly 6 decades, lost graduation ring circles back to find original...
More than 2,300 miles and close to 60 years later, the graduation ring June E. Powers lost when she was a young nurse working in San Francisco will find its way back to her finger. It’s a story where...
View Article2 peregrine falcon chicks returned to nest atop University of Michigan...
Two baby peregrine falcons hatched atop University of Michigan Hospital have rejoined their parents after a few weeks in rehab. The chicks —Desmond Howard and Charles Woodson— on June 9 accidentally...
View ArticleImages from Manchester's annual fireworks celebration
The Village of Manchester hosts one of the few remaining public fireworks displays in the area, and Wednesday night the tradition returned, sponsored by the Manchester Men's Club. Residents gathered...
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Neil Gaiman to stop at the Michigan Theater and answer fans' questions on...
Author Neil Gaiman is an expert in creating, and building, a sense of anticipatory dread in his varied, fantastical works—whether it be the child-friendly pleasures of “Coraline” or the Newbery...
View ArticleYpsilanti police respond to 2 home invasions
Two home invasions were reported in Ypsilanti on Wednesday, according to the Ypsilanti Police Department. The first report came at about 11 a.m., when a victim reported that during the weekend an...
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Ypsilanti keeps traditions alive with Michigan's longest-running 4th of July...
Ypsilanti during the Fourth of July parade.Courtney Sacco | AnnArbor.com More: Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti hit the streets to celebrate the Fourth of July Related: Downtown 4th of July parade celebrates...
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Downtown 4th of July parade celebrates both America and Ann Arbor
Brothers Elliott, 8, and Milo Varnum, 5, of Ann Arbor, show off their holiday style as they are sprayed with a mist of water during of the 23rd Annual Ann Arbor Jaycees Fourth of July Parade on...
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Ann Arbor's 4th wettest year on record results in higher Huron River levels
People float along the Huron River late Wednesday afternoon. The water-level of the river recently has risen due to heavy rainfall so far this year.Courtney Sacco | AnnArbor.comHeavy rains in June...
View ArticleAnn Arbor and Ypsilanti hit the streets to celebrate the Fourth of July
Related: Ypsilanti keeps up traditions with Michigan's longest-running 4th of July parade Downtown 4th of July parade celebrates both America and Ann Arbor Crowds of people dressed in red, white and...
View Article14-hour cleanup complete after tanker spill 1,000 gallons of gas
Previous Story: 1,000 gallons of gas spill when tanker falls; HazMat team responds. After about 14 hours from the time the call came in, the 1,000-gallon petroleum spill from a Sloan Petroleum...
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David Byrne, St. Vincent bringing new songs, Talking Heads classics to...
When David Byrne began his musical collaboration with St. Vincent, back in 2009, it probably struck longtime Byrne fans as an unlikely and surprising partnership, at least initially. For starters,...
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Ann Arbor DDA launches $200K initiative to develop streetscape plan for...
The Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority believes an enjoyable pedestrian experience is one of downtown's principal attractions and a necessary element in its social and economic life. Building on...
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Mimi's Bridal Boutique in Ann Arbor gets a new look after 12 years in business
Bridal specialist Najla Khaldi holds a designer gown in the newly renovated Mimi's Bridal Boutique.Angela Smith | For AnnArbor.com "Say Yes to the Dress," "I Found the Gown," "Something Borrowed,...
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Washtenaw County Road Commission to pave some of North Territorial Road's...
Three pothole-filled portions of North Territorial Road will be repaved this year after Salem Township officials struck a deal with the Washtenaw County Road Commission. The Road Commission’s Board of...
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