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U-M grad/Best-Selling Author to Sign Latest Mystery Novel in Okemos

Kurt Anthony Krug

With nearly 40 novels under her belt, prolific author Sarah Zettel has written in many genres: science-fiction, fantasy, romance, YA, horror, and mystery. “I actually...

Headline: Blue LLama Jazz Club Series Celebrates Thelonius Monk

Elizabeth Morabito

Did you know that the double Ls in Blue Llama Jazz Club’s name stand for "Love of music" and "Love of food"? Pretty apropos...

Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti Focus on Creating a Circular Local Economy

Jenny Rose Ryan

If you’ve shopped in a thrift store, fixed something instead of buying a replacement, loaned a shovel to your neighbor or shared summer squash,...

Centennial Anniversary of the Opening of Jones School Celebrates Ann Arbor’s Black History

Elizabeth Morabito

From 1922 to 1965, Jones School was housed in the building on N. Division which is now Community High School. The student population was about...

January 2023’s Biz Buzz

Mary Genson

Here’s what’s happening locally this month in Washtenaw County: openings, closings, and business updates in Ann Arbor, Saline, Chelsea, Dexter, Ypsilanti, Milan and more. Openings Basil...

New Year’s Eve Party Roundup

Current Contributer

The end of the year is here! New Year’s Eve is the perfect time to go out with friends to celebrate the new year. It...

The Details Behind The Love Stand Shut Down

Current Staff

“Thank you for all the love you all have brought to this place. The court has ordered The Love Stand to be removed by...

Mayor Nicole Brown Strives to Make Ypsilanti a Better Place

Current Staff

On November 8, 2022, Nicole Brown became the first Black woman in Ypsilanti’s history to be elected Mayor. With 76% of the vote, Brown defeated...

Bringing hope for flowers, people, and communities: Tracy Reese

Mishal Charania

Tracy Reese designed and sewed her first pair of pants at nine years old. As children, every Saturday morning, Reese and her two sisters...

407 Affiliates Sign Open Letter to Change the University of Michigan Mask Policy

Donna Iadipaolo

A group of 407 faculty, staff, and students at the University of Michigan has sent an open letter to U-M President Santa Ono regarding...

Prisoner Creative Arts Project Holds 2022 Auction

Donna Iadipaolo

The iconic arts organization, Prisoner Creative Arts Project (PCAP), will hold its silent auction from December 1-3—in-person and online—and preview their 27th Annual Exhibition...

Motor City Comic Con offers fun for all

Kurt Anthony Krug

There’s only one place in the Metro Detroit area where Alice Cooper, Elvira, Nebula, and Doctor Who will be under one roof. During the weekend...