UMS to bring jazz, puppets, square dancing, and more to latest Ypsi residency
The University Musical Society (UMS) will return to Ypsilanti’s historic Freighthouse this fall for a nearly three-week residency.
Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor’s Pretzel Bell puts Michigan businesses front and center in new menu
The Pretzel Bell, a beloved Ann Arbor restaurant with history stretching back to 1934, is rolling out a revamped menu that spotlights ingredients from a plethora of other Michigan businesses.
After 40 years, iconic Ann Arbor tavern adds second location
Casey’s Tavern East promises the same warm tavern feel that’s drawn customers to the original Casey's Tavern for over 40 years.
Who actually lives in Ann Arbor’s affordable housing?
Affordable housing residents are a diverse bunch who defy the stereotypes often assigned to them.
New Small Business Support Hub overseen by Ann Arbor SPARK receives $1.25 million
Ann Arbor SPARK will oversee a new, consolidated Southeast Michigan hub for the state’s successful Small Business Support Hub program as the program adopts a new funding model and structure.
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.
Washtenaw County school to host new free pre-kindergarten program
A new free pre-kindergarten program will be available to 15 3- and 4-year-olds in the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) this school year.
Cryptid-themed improv comedy show extends Ann Arbor run
"Tales from the Cryptid," an improv show about cryptids, fantastical creatures, and other unexplained phenomena, has been renewed for a second run of performances in Ann Arbor.
New Ann Arbor grocery to offer European and Asian foods, sandwiches, and more
Sage’s Grocery promises European and Asian goods and prepared food, as well as community connection, when it opens this winter at the corner of Main and Madison streets in Ann Arbor.
WCC rolls out new Mobile Classroom for offsite learning
Washtenaw Community College is taking its classes beyond traditional campus borders this summer with a new project: a 48-foot-long mobile unit called the Mobile Classroom.
