Ann Arbor green initiatives look to conserve, create electricity
Ann Arbor is making strides to turn itself into a greener city by beginning to install LED lights downtown and kicking off its Solar Cities campaign.
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Ann Arbor’s Cavern Club put on the market, dreams for sale
With his hopes and dreams for 210 First Street realized, Nick Easton is putting that building and the landmark downtown Ann Arbor bars in it, such as Cavern and Millennium clubs, on the market. The asking price: $6.875 million.
Ann Arbor commuter rail pushes forward, hopes to start service in spring
The proposed commuter rail line between Ann Arbor and Howell has hit a snag after not getting a $1 million federal grant. But local organizers are rallying, trimming the projects budget and going after other strings of money.
Ann Arbor Compendia lands $2.5M plus, to add 10-15 positions
Compendia Bioscience, Inc., an Ann Arbor-area biotech company has gotten a $250,000 investment from Ann Arbor SPARK and a $2.4 million research grant from the National Cancer Institute.
U-M president urges universities to assist in state’s transformation
University of Michigan president Mary Sue Coleman spoke at last week's University Research Corridor conference about the need for local universities to fully engage in Michigan's struggle to transform its economy.
Top-ranked music site, SoulTracks, to host first annual awards show in Detroit
Ann Arbor-based SoulTracks has grown from a one-man hobby website to the top-ranked soul music website in the nation. It is getting ready to host its first Readers' Choice Awards in Detroit on November 16.
Downtowns Become Boomertowns
As Gen-Xers become homebuyers and baby boomers become empty nesters, seniors are reconsidering their suburban retirement options and choosing downtown living. These "ruppies" bring more than just money to urban neighborhoods, they also bring a commitment to getting involved.
Michigan’s Foodie Nation
Once upon a time ketchup was the most exotic spice found in Midwest pantries. No more. Foodie-friendly shops are are popping up all over SE Michigan to satisfy our new found craving for exotic, gourmet and artisan foods. Metromode points you toward a few of the best.
Ann Arbor brings recycling options to it parks
Responding to public demand, Ann Arbor is installing recycling bins at all of its 147 parks. The new containers will allow patrons to recycle paper, bottles and cans instead of throwing them away, long the only option in the city's parks.
Ann Arbor fire station first in Michigan to go solar
Ann Arbor, a leader in utilizing solar technology in Metro Detroit, is about to debut the state's first solar-powered fire station.
