Adorable gay-friendly Ann Arbor

Does one of the A’s in A2 stand for adorable? Only if you’re gay.Excerpt:Thirty-five years ago, Kathy Kozachenko was elected to the Ann Arbor City Council, becoming the first openly gay elected official in the US. It was a historic moment for the nation but for the residents of Ann Arbor – it was just business as usual.Today, Matt and Rene Greff are a perfect example of Ann Arbor’s progressive nature. Owners of Arbor Brewing Co., a brewpub in downtown Ann Arbor, and Corner Brewery, a microbrewery in neighboring Ypsilanti, the straight couple has never thought twice about being advocates for gay rights. Visitors to their establishments are greeted by rainbow flag stickers prominently displayed to let all patrons know that their businesses are welcoming.Read the rest of the story here.

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Does one of the A’s in A2 stand for adorable? Only if you’re gay.

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Thirty-five years ago, Kathy Kozachenko was elected to the Ann Arbor City Council, becoming the first openly gay elected official in the US. It was a historic moment for the nation but for the residents of Ann Arbor – it was just business as usual.

Today, Matt and Rene Greff are a perfect example of Ann Arbor’s progressive nature. Owners of Arbor Brewing Co., a brewpub in downtown Ann Arbor, and Corner Brewery, a microbrewery in neighboring Ypsilanti, the straight couple has never thought twice about being advocates for gay rights. Visitors to their establishments are greeted by rainbow flag stickers prominently displayed to let all patrons know that their businesses are welcoming.

Read the rest of the story here.

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