Washtenaw My Brother’s Keeper hosts annual gala on Sunday
The nonprofit's fourth annual gala will be held Sunday, Oct. 18, at EMU's Student Center Ballroom, with the theme Keepers & Kicks.
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State of the Arts program brings U-M faculty artists to communities across the state
U-M's State of the Arts program, launched by the Arts Initiative, aims to bring meaningful experiences in the arts to communities around the state.
Ann Arbor pianist has been offering free public concerts since COVID
Ann Arbor boogie-woogie pianist and performer Mark Braun, known professionally as Mr. B, has been playing his piano-on-a-bicycle weekly at the Ann Arbor Farmers Market since the COVID-19 pandemic limited opportunities for live music.
Retiring owner of beloved Ann Arbor breakfast spot reflects on business success
Breakfast and lunch spot Afternoon Delight has been a fixture in downtown Ann Arbor since 1978, and owner Joanne Williams is hoping someone will carry on the restaurant's legacy when she retires later this year.
After decades of partnership, U-M studies what makes Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra great
Since 2023, University of Michigan researchers have been studying how the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra is structured, how it operates, and what it brings to audiences in Ann Arbor and around the world.
Ann Arbor SPARK joins global network of innovation districts
Ann Arbor SPARK has joined The Global Institute on Innovation Districts Global Network, allowing it to collaborate with over 50 innovation districts in 14 countries.
Democratically run café opens in Ann Arbor
Espy Café is a democratic workplace, with employees making decisions on the menu, hours, staffing, and service.
Ann Arbor PTO Council fundraiser aims to close equity gap for schools serving low-income families
The Ann Arbor PTO Council is seeking donations of $30 or more for a fundraiser benefiting Ann Arbor's Title I schools, or those that receive federal funding to support low-income students.
As health insurance premiums rise and enrollment declines, what’s the impact on Washtenaw County?
There are already signs that fewer Washtenaw County residents are getting insured – and larger effects on residents, health care system, and small businesses are still to come.
Affordable shared housing available through new Washtenaw Housing Alliance program
A new Washtenaw Housing Alliance program aims to address housing affordability concerns by matching housing seekers with people who have available private space in their homes, either for rent or under a non-monetary agreement.
