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A signal box decorated through the PowerArt! project.

Over 40 Ann Arbor signal boxes decorated with original art in ongoing project

Creative Washtenaw's PowerArt! project has transformed over 40 signal boxes in downtown Ann Arbor by decorating them with original art, aiming to enliven public spaces in the city.

Parker Mill County Park.
Top 5 places to see fall colors in Washtenaw County

As peak fall colors approach, we’ve checked in with some local nature lovers and rounded up the top places to see autumn foliage here in Washtenaw County.

Courtney Franklin and Greg Carter demonstrating a recycling truck at the Ann Arbor's Material Recycling Facility tour.
What happens to Ann Arbor’s recyclables? Public tour opens doors to city’s recycling facility

Do the materials in Ann Arborites' recycling bins actually get recycled? What should you do with old batteries? And what does Ann Arbor recycle most of? We have answers.

Theatre Nova's 2024 world premiere production of "Death of a Driver" by Will Snider.
Ann Arbor theater company celebrates 10 years of elevating new plays and playwrights

Theatre Nova, the nonprofit theater company located at 410 W. Huron St. in Ann Arbor, is celebrating its 10th-anniversary season.

Obama: An Intimate Portrait by Pete Souza
Ann Arbor exhibit offers rare peek behind the White House curtain, with photographer Pete Souza

A new Ann Arbor Art Center exhibit from Chief Official White House Photographer Pete Souza shows tenderness, humor, and tension in a revealing look behind the scenes during the Obama years. 

Mark Koepf, vice president and director of government guaranteed lending for University Bank, helps a client at University Bank's new Ypsilanti branch.
Business financing 101: Foundational tips for Washtenaw County entrepreneurs

There are numerous requirements and pitfalls to consider when it comes to finding funds for your next business venture. Here's our guide to the basics.

WISD Bridge Team mental health clinical supervisor DarNesha Green.
Mini-grants, social workers, video series support mental health in Washtenaw County schools

For the past five years, the Washtenaw Intermediate School District has worked alongside Washtenaw County Community Mental Health to offer more school-based behavioral health services.

People walk down Main Street in Ann Arbor.
Ann Arbor streets will stay closed on weekends this fall, welcoming pedestrians, music, and more

This fall, live music and pedestrians will continue to fill downtown Ann Arbor streets as the city's Main Street Area Association launches its new A2 Fall Streets initiative.

U-M researcher Dr. Charlene Zietsma (in white top) with Sri Lankan entrepreneurs who participated in her new study.
U-M study: Entrepreneurs learn best from relatable experience, not business giants

New research from the University of Michigan shows that the framing of entrepreneur training programs plays a crucial role in their effectiveness.

Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor leads a bike parade at the 2023 Green Fair.
A2ZERO Green Fair brings sustainability education and fun to downtown Ann Arbor

The A2ZERO Green Fair, a free sustainability event along Ann Arbor's Main Street, will take place this Friday, Sept. 20, from 5-8 p.m. 

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