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Quarantine Impact: How Three In-Person Businesses are Handling the Pandemic

October 1, 2020

The COVID pandemic has thrown a wrench into how a lot of local businesses are functioning. We spoke with three local businesses to see how they’re holding up.

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Grace Goes Free: Detroit Teen Incarcerated for Not Doing Homework is Set Free

August 13, 2020

After being in juvie for months because of not doing virtual homework, Grace is finally allowed to go home. But are there more ‘Grace’s’ out there?

The Great Ballot Debate: How Absentee Voting During The Pandemic is Causing Political Controversy

July 14, 2020

This year’s August and November elections are high stakes. Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden even called November’s election one for “America’s Soul.” One could even argue America is as divided as it was in the 1960s, or even the 1860s when there was an actual Civil War going on. Add a pandemic and the real

COVID-19 Testing Locations in Washtenaw County

July 8, 2020

As COVID-19 testing continues, multiple clinics and hospitals in Washtenaw County are offering testing. Testing methods include nasal swab and blood draw options but vary by each location. Testing requirements and hours may change so please call ahead or check the website for the most up to date information.  Ascent Urgent Care & Walk-In Clinic

November’s Election is Fast Approaching, Are You Ready to Vote?

June 30, 2020

Registering to vote is more important now than ever before. With a pandemic, protests, and general chaos, restoring our democracy is one of the most important goals we should have with the Presidential Election in November.  If you haven’t registered to vote, there is still time! The Michigan Secretary of State has made a simple

Bridgette Carr, director of the University of Michigan Law Human Trafficking Clinic, working with clients. Photo Credit: Tish Holbrook, Art Director at the University of Michigan Law School.

The Truth About Human Trafficking: Local expert Bridgette Carr dispels common myths and offers real solutions

May 21, 2020

The phrase “human trafficking” can conjure up terrifying images of teenage girls being snatched up at the local mall— a problematic misconception about the realities of human trafficking.  Bridgette Carr, director of the University of Michigan Law Human Trafficking Clinic, explains that “buying into this type of narrative is harming those who are actual victims

Local Business

Blue LLama Jazz Club Outdoor Patio

Quarantine Impact: How Three In-Person Businesses are Handling the Pandemic

October 1, 2020
Drip House

Drip House Coffee Opens During COVID-19

August 10, 2020
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Support Black-Owned Businesses in Washtenaw County

June 12, 2020

Papyrus’ Briarwood Mall Location Closes

February 29, 2020

Chelsea Burger Plans To Open This Month

February 29, 2020

13-story Vic Village South High-Rise Project

February 29, 2020

Locals

Survivors Speak Protest

Leading the Revolution: An Interview with Trische Duckworth

August 7, 2020
police commission

Ann Arbor’s Independent Community Policing Oversight Commission Faces Conflict with Police Chief

July 6, 2020
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Ann Arbor Canoe and Kayak Liveries Reopen with Safety Precautions

June 1, 2020
Greg McGuire, Lab Director at Mcity University of Michigan’s driverless vehicle testing facility

Q&A With Lab Director Greg McGuire

August 31, 2018
Art by Charley Linden.

Letters to the Editor

July 31, 2018
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Proposal: Ann Arbor Central Park

July 31, 2018