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Ann Arbor SPARK board chair Kelly Sexton speaks at SPARK's annual meeting.

Ann Arbor SPARK annual meeting emphasizes power of local collaboration in challenging times

Ann Arbor SPARK's 2026 annual meeting emphasized the Ann Arbor area's innovation ecosystem as a bulwark against tumultuous times, while also recognizing top local entrepreneurial achievers.

A design rendering of a planned mural on the North Main Street railroad overpass in Ann Arbor.
Underpasses as canvases: Organizers raise funds for mural on Ann Arbor railroad bridge

TreeTown Murals' "Murals That Bridge" initiative is continuing a citywide effort to transform Ann Arbor infrastructure into visual landmarks.

Author Hasan Dudar.
Toledo native Hasan Dudar will spotlight his debut story collection in Ann Arbor reading

Author Hasan Dudar's new book, "Carryout," offers a kaleidoscopic look at the life of an Arab family that runs a corner store in Toledo, Ohio.

Ann Arbor pilot offers $1 million in incentives for energy efficiency upgrades in rental properties

The Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations and DTE Energy are piloting a new program that offers up to $1 million in incentives for multifamily rental property owners looking to invest in energy efficiency upgrades. 

A still from the documentary "Sons of Detroit," which will open the Cinetopia Film Festival in Ann Arbor on May 14.
“Sons of Detroit” documentary to open Ann Arbor’s Cinetopia Film Festival

The upcoming Cinetopia Film Festival in Ann Arbor will open with a deeply personal story rooted in Detroit history.

Kirill Petrenko conducts the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra in Ann Arbor.
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.

Nashia and Brandon Frye preparing smoothies at No Label Juice.
Ypsi-based Small Business Support Hub offers many free services for entrepreneurs

The free Small Business Support Hub program at SPARK East offers weekly in-person consulting sessions, networking opportunities, and other resources tailored to entrepreneurs' needs.

A map showing the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority's original and expanded boundaries.
Ann Arbor DDA expands its boundaries for first time, enabling new projects on city’s North Side

The goal of the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority's expansion is to strengthen connections between downtown, the Huron River, and Ann Arbor's North Side.

Families show support for Ann Arbor Public Schools teachers during their union contract negotiations at Abbot Elementary in Ann Arbor.
As AAPS union contract negotiation continues, students and teachers feel mental health impacts

Ann Arbor Public Schools teachers have been working on an expired contract this year, causing stress, confusion, and frustration in students and teachers alike.

University of Michigan graduate Emily Dean shows off her Arts Honors Cords.
U-M Arts Honors Cords allow grads to mark arts’ importance in their studies

A University of Michigan program allows graduating students to show off the importance of arts in their academic careers through an Arts Honors Cord to wear with their caps and gowns.

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