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As AI Chatbots Become More Human-Like, University of Michigan Experts Warn of Mental Health Risks

Donna Iadipaolo

Researchers urge caution as AI becomes a trusted confidant for some users Artificial intelligence chatbots have quickly become part of daily life, helping people answer...

Shaping a Better Future: U-M Researcher Explores How Design Can Help People Live Well Longer

Donna Iadipaolo

When most people hear the word "longevity," they think about extending life expectancy. Dr. Sheng-Hung Lee hopes to change that conversation. Instead of asking how...

Q&A with Ann Arbor’s 2026 Mayoral Race Candidates

Supriya Jalukar

With less than two weeks remaining for Ann Arbor's mayoral race, voters may be interested in learning more about the candidates before making their...

Ann Arbor Indivisible Protests the Deaths of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Joan Sebastian Guerrero with a Silent March

Drew Saunders

Protests can come in many forms. To protest the deaths of two immigrants recently killed by ICE—Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Joan Sebastian Guerrero—Ann Arbor...

Ann Arbor Pride Celebrates Thirty One Years With Five Headliners

Antonio Cooper

This year’s Ann Arbor Pride is anticipated to be the largest event in the past six years. Featuring well over 200 vendors, including food...

Theatre NOVA’s Athena Delivers Live Swordplay, Fierce Competition, and a Powerful Story of Female Friendship

Donna Iadipaolo

As a whole, Athena appears to be a play about teenage fencing.There are fencing swords called foils. There are duels. There are nationally ranked athletes...

Experience Michigan Arts and Artists with GIG at Chelsea’s Sounds & Sights Festival

Mishal Charania

The heart of downtown Chelsea becomes the heart of Michigan music every year for the Sounds & Sights Festival. With a car show, live...

Dangerous Air Quality Expected to Remain Throughout Today

Drew Saunders

Cooling Centers Hours Extended On Tuesday To Help During Extreme Heat

Drew Saunders

It is officially getting dangerously hot in Washtenaw County, which is why the County’s Office of Community and Economic Development is opening three designated...

Current Magazine’s Patio Guide

Jenny Rose Ryan

Zingerman's Roadhouse 2501 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor 734-663-3663 zingermansroadhouse.com What makes your patio unique? The Roadhouse has a beautiful patio space that was renovated in 2025. It includes...

A Brief Pride Month History

Noura Costany

June was pride month, but Washtenaw County likes to celebrate pride all summer long. It wasn't random that June became a month to celebrate...

Upcoming City Council Vote Sparks Concern for Ann Arbor Resident

Donna Iadipaolo

With the proposed redevelopment of the LIVE nightclub and The Last Word property expected to come before the Ann Arbor City Council on July...