5 surprising takeaways from Swisher Commercial’s annual report on Ann Arbor real estate vacancies
Believe it or not, vacancies downtown actually grew last year.
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What are you most excited for in Washtenaw County in 2018?
We asked each of our staffers to weigh in, and the results ranged from new restaurants to autonomous vehicles to new outdoor recreation opportunities.
What’s a river worth? New report sets economic value on the Huron River
The study estimates that the river contributes $53.5 million in economic output annually, and more than $150 million annually in ecosystem services.
Behind the scenes of the plot to save the Blind Pig
Although fans feared that the fabled venue might be doomed when it was listed for sale earlier this year, its talent buyer and a local tech CEO banded together to preserve it. We chatted with them about that effort and their plans for the future.
New recording studio opens in Willis church
Ben Lorenz and Jason Magee have played in several local bands and they wanted to build a recording space to their own specifications. Their new studio offers high-end equipment and video production services.
Ann Arbor’s many musically inclined tech employees are putting a band together
Ann Arbor's tech-sector employees say they share a proclivity not just for coding, but also for playing music.
Video: Why car seat checks keep Michigan’s children safe
It's surprisingly complex to properly install a child's safety seat. We visited a seat check day at a local dealership to learn about the many things required to do it correctly.
U-M launches nonprofit to help entrepreneurs in developing countries
The new organization, a partnership between two U-M institutes and a charitable trust, is based on a concept of mutual learning.
Platform for hiring camp counselors wins $25,000 SPARK Boot Camp award
Having managed a summer camp, Curtis and Brooke McFall knew the pain of trying to recruit suitable camp counselors. So they created a new system to ease the process.
Ann Arbor and Ypsi holiday art fairs continue growth spurt through collaboration
The size and number of local holiday art fairs has continued to grow, and last year several of them teamed up to create a winter art tour. We took a look at what's driving that trend.
