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Mental Health Lifeline shortens to 988

Grace Zurawski

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (now the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) has been functioning since 2005, but after 17 years the service is...

Remembering Actress Nichelle Nichols

Kurt Anthony Krug

Best known for her groundbreaking role as Lt. Nyota Uhura on Star Trek: The Original Series, actress Nichelle Nichols died on July 30. She...

Huron HS Jr Creates Project Connecting Refugees to Communities Via Food

Ann Arbor Family Magazine

Saline’s Travis Pointe Country Club Hosts Epson Tour

Current Staff

According to the Ann Arbor Sports Commission, when the Epson Tour begins at Travis Pointe Country Club in Saline, a familiar name will be...

EMU alumnus/artist David Petersen nominated for Award

Kurt Anthony Krug

Artist/writer David Petersen, an Eastern Michigan University alumnus, has recently been nominated for the National Cartoonists Society’s Reuben Award for Mouse Guard: The Owlhen...

John Mendler: an Ann Arborite to Remember

Sandor Slomovits

John Mendler, the long-time owner of the Marathon station in the vee of Jackson and Dexter roads, died on October 16, 2021. I was...

Chelsea Artist opens Pick+Place

Current Contributer

Pick + Place (shoppickplace.com), a colorful home goods brand, launches Saturday, November 13, 2021. The store will offer a mix of fine art prints,...

A2SO Helps Students Find “MY Song”

Jeff McGinnis

A new program being offered by the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra aims at teaching young students how to create their own music. “MY Song” is...

Argo Livery Closes September 20 Due to Construction

Current Staff

The Argo Livery will be closed starting September 20 due to construction. Construction is expected to be complete by early 2022. The livery’s construction is...

Washtenaw County on a Budget: A Thrift Store Roundup

Current Contributer

Looking for the right local thrift shop? Washtenaw County has plenty of them! Here is your guide to local thrift shops and stores in the area

The Ann Arbor District Library Celebrates Bicentennial with Ann Arbor 200

Current Contributer

The Ann Arbor District Library has announced its latest project, Ann Arbor 200, to celebrate Ann Arbor's bicentennial year.

Four Local Restaurants Participate in Reusable Container Pilot Program

Current Contributer

Local restaurants are taking part in a new pilot program to help reduce carry-out waste. Here’s which restaurants and how to get a container