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West Side Book Shop Turns 50

Drew Saunders

“After 50 years in the book business, we’re getting old enough that we don’t have to have our misadventures labeled ‘mid-life crisis,’” That is...

Prideful: LGBTQ+ Owned Businesses in Ann Arbor

Mishal Charania

Even with Pride month over for the year, any day can be a great day to celebrate and support a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans...

Bellanina Day Spa Moves to North Main Home

Drew Saunders

Bellanina Day Spa has moved—and their new location at 415 North Main Street looks great. “I love it. It’s still close proximity to Kerrytown, but...

How Sustainability is Helping Bløm Mead + Cider Navigate Tariffs

Kasey Deschler

Many small businesses tensed when tariffs on aluminum and steel imports were announced to increase from 25% to 50%. The new regulation began in...

Jeff Hauptman: Lifelong Ann Arborite with a Vision for Community

Elizabeth Morabito

Jeff Hauptman is down-to-earth, forward-thinking and deeply rooted in the city he’s called home since the age of three. As CEO of Oxford Companies,...

Shop With Purpose: Ann Arbor Businesses That Give Back

Kasey Deschler

Make your money work for you this summer and support local businesses that support your community! While the dollar amount of donations has increased...

A Guide to Ypsilanti: Where to Eat, Sip, Shop, and Play

Elizabeth Morabito

Long before Ypsilanti earned its reputation as one of Michigan’s quirkiest, most creative cities, Ypsilanti was a trading post along the Huron River —...

15 Women-Owned businesses to Support During Small Business Month

Chelsea Devona

A delightful problem to have is when your town has so many businesses owned by women that you simply can’t list them all in...

10 Fun Winter Date Nights in Ann Arbor

Mary Genson

It is easy to fall into the habit of only planning date nights that revolve around going out to eat, especially in the coldest...

Brothers Behind University Vintage Reflect on a Successful Year in Ann Arbor

Antonio Cooper

University Vintage owners Shane and Jared Perlin celebrated one year of customer success since opening a brick-and-mortar store in Ann Arbor. In the storefront,...

Most Read Stories of 2024

Mary Genson

Another year of reporting on Ann Arbor's food, culture and entertainment scenes has come to an end. Here are the most read stories from...

Support Local Businesses with the Main Street Ann Arbor Holiday Gift Guide

Current Staff

This holiday season, give the gift of local shopping with the Main Street Ann Arbor Holiday Gift Guide. Curated to showcase the best of...