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All things Ann Arbor—culture, community, news, and events—in this monthly magazine and every day
Fee Parking
Prices for U-M football parking keep going up, up, up. Read the full story here: annarborobserver.com/fee-parking/
Prices for U-M football parking keep going up, up, up. Read the full story here: annarborobserver.com/fee-parking/
Fee Parking - Ann Arbor Observer
Prices for driveways for the October 4 Wisconsin game ranged from $40 to $50; at the golf course, it was $55.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Fee Parking
Prices for U-M football parking keep going up, up, up. Read the full story here: annarborobserver.com/fee-parking/
Prices for U-M football parking keep going up, up, up. Read the full story here: annarborobserver.com/fee-parking/
Trade Off
Career and Technical Education programs help kids decide their paths and prepare them for the workforce. But should they be funded by another property tax increase? Read the full story here: annarborobserver.com/trade-off/
Career and Technical Education programs help kids decide their paths and prepare them for the workforce. But should they be funded by another property tax increase? Read the full story here: annarborobserver.com/trade-off/
Trade Off - Ann Arbor Observer
The debate over the ballot question isn’t so much about support for or opposition to CTE as it is whether a new tax ought to pay for it.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Trade Off
Career and Technical Education programs help kids decide their paths and prepare them for the workforce. But should they be funded by another property tax increase? Read the full story here: annarborobserver.com/trade-off/
Career and Technical Education programs help kids decide their paths and prepare them for the workforce. But should they be funded by another property tax increase? Read the full story here: annarborobserver.com/trade-off/
We want to hear from YOU... share your thoughts about Main Street with this quick poll:
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November 24, 2025 at 3:27 PM
We want to hear from YOU... share your thoughts about Main Street with this quick poll:
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Park #163
Introducing Broadway Park West. Read the full story here: annarborobserver.com/park-163/
Introducing Broadway Park West. Read the full story here: annarborobserver.com/park-163/
Park #163 - Ann Arbor Observer
“To give back twelve hundred linear feet of riverfront in the heart of Ann Arbor—it really is remarkable,” says Stacy Fox.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Park #163
Introducing Broadway Park West. Read the full story here: annarborobserver.com/park-163/
Introducing Broadway Park West. Read the full story here: annarborobserver.com/park-163/
Target: Public Health
The Washtenaw County Health Department relies in part on information from federal experts to do its work. Shake-ups in the federal department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are calling the accuracy... Read the full story here: annarborobserver.com/target-publi...
The Washtenaw County Health Department relies in part on information from federal experts to do its work. Shake-ups in the federal department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are calling the accuracy... Read the full story here: annarborobserver.com/target-publi...
November 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Target: Public Health
The Washtenaw County Health Department relies in part on information from federal experts to do its work. Shake-ups in the federal department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are calling the accuracy... Read the full story here: annarborobserver.com/target-publi...
The Washtenaw County Health Department relies in part on information from federal experts to do its work. Shake-ups in the federal department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are calling the accuracy... Read the full story here: annarborobserver.com/target-publi...
Grab a copy of the December Ann Arbor Observer Thanksgiving week and don’t miss a thing
November 21, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Grab a copy of the December Ann Arbor Observer Thanksgiving week and don’t miss a thing
The New Dorms
Clearing the blocks south of Madison kicked off Phase 2 of the U-M’s Central Campus Residential Development. Read the full story here: annarborobserver.com/the-new-dorms/
Clearing the blocks south of Madison kicked off Phase 2 of the U-M’s Central Campus Residential Development. Read the full story here: annarborobserver.com/the-new-dorms/
November 21, 2025 at 5:58 PM
The New Dorms
Clearing the blocks south of Madison kicked off Phase 2 of the U-M’s Central Campus Residential Development. Read the full story here: annarborobserver.com/the-new-dorms/
Clearing the blocks south of Madison kicked off Phase 2 of the U-M’s Central Campus Residential Development. Read the full story here: annarborobserver.com/the-new-dorms/
Play It Again Sports Comes to Saline
The athletic equipment resale franchise will open in late October. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/play-it-agai...
The athletic equipment resale franchise will open in late October. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/play-it-agai...
November 14, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Play It Again Sports Comes to Saline
The athletic equipment resale franchise will open in late October. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/play-it-agai...
The athletic equipment resale franchise will open in late October. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/play-it-agai...
Have you been to the new Hazel Coffee Co.? If so, what did you think?
November 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Have you been to the new Hazel Coffee Co.? If so, what did you think?
Have you been to the new Hazel Coffee Co.? If so, what did you think?
November 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Have you been to the new Hazel Coffee Co.? If so, what did you think?
Exploring Matthaei Botanical Gardens and trails. Open until 8pm on Wednesdays
November 6, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Exploring Matthaei Botanical Gardens and trails. Open until 8pm on Wednesdays
Exploring Matthaei Botanical Gardens and trails. Open until 8pm on Wednesdays
November 6, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Exploring Matthaei Botanical Gardens and trails. Open until 8pm on Wednesdays
Have you voted today?
Polls are open from 7am to 8pm
Visit Michigan.gov/Vote to find your polling place, view a sample ballot, and more.
Polls are open from 7am to 8pm
Visit Michigan.gov/Vote to find your polling place, view a sample ballot, and more.
November 4, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Have you voted today?
Polls are open from 7am to 8pm
Visit Michigan.gov/Vote to find your polling place, view a sample ballot, and more.
Polls are open from 7am to 8pm
Visit Michigan.gov/Vote to find your polling place, view a sample ballot, and more.
If you celebrate, have a fun and safe Halloween 👻🎃
October 31, 2025 at 8:13 PM
If you celebrate, have a fun and safe Halloween 👻🎃
Explore Furstenberg Nature Area with us
October 29, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Explore Furstenberg Nature Area with us
Sign of the Times
Ann Arbor’s pioneering queer politicians return for an overdue commemoration. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/sign-of-the-...
Ann Arbor’s pioneering queer politicians return for an overdue commemoration. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/sign-of-the-...
Sign of the Times - Ann Arbor Observer
The September ceremony featured speeches both lofty and bitterly political.
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October 21, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Sign of the Times
Ann Arbor’s pioneering queer politicians return for an overdue commemoration. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/sign-of-the-...
Ann Arbor’s pioneering queer politicians return for an overdue commemoration. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/sign-of-the-...
Hometown Clickbait
Joan’s “Ann Arbor” shop has clones around the country. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/hometown-cli...
Joan’s “Ann Arbor” shop has clones around the country. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/hometown-cli...
Hometown Clickbait - Ann Arbor Observer
How far will newspapers go to earn online revenue? Pretty far, judging from the ads that follow articles on MLive.com.
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October 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Hometown Clickbait
Joan’s “Ann Arbor” shop has clones around the country. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/hometown-cli...
Joan’s “Ann Arbor” shop has clones around the country. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/hometown-cli...
Zingerman’s Tailgate at EMU to benefit Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels
A winning combination: enjoy delicious food from Zingerman’s, support seniors in our community, and cheer on the Eastern Eagles! For more info and tickets:
www.gofevo.com/event/Ypsila...
A winning combination: enjoy delicious food from Zingerman’s, support seniors in our community, and cheer on the Eastern Eagles! For more info and tickets:
www.gofevo.com/event/Ypsila...
October 15, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Zingerman’s Tailgate at EMU to benefit Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels
A winning combination: enjoy delicious food from Zingerman’s, support seniors in our community, and cheer on the Eastern Eagles! For more info and tickets:
www.gofevo.com/event/Ypsila...
A winning combination: enjoy delicious food from Zingerman’s, support seniors in our community, and cheer on the Eastern Eagles! For more info and tickets:
www.gofevo.com/event/Ypsila...
Enrollment Threat
The Trump administration is targeting college students from other countries—and hitting the U-M. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/enrollment-t...
The Trump administration is targeting college students from other countries—and hitting the U-M. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/enrollment-t...
October 14, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Enrollment Threat
The Trump administration is targeting college students from other countries—and hitting the U-M. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/enrollment-t...
The Trump administration is targeting college students from other countries—and hitting the U-M. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/enrollment-t...
The Coulsons Open Main Street Provisions
Artful charcuterie boards and more. Read the full story here
Artful charcuterie boards and more. Read the full story here
The Coulsons Open Main Street Provisions - Ann Arbor Observer
Open since February, Main Street Provisions offers artisan cheeses, meats, and gourmet food items in the Sylvan Building, next door to Agricole Farm Stop.
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October 9, 2025 at 9:34 PM
The Coulsons Open Main Street Provisions
Artful charcuterie boards and more. Read the full story here
Artful charcuterie boards and more. Read the full story here
Target: Public Broadcasting
In late July, President Trump clawed back more than $1 billion of approved funding for public broadcasting, including $24 million from Michigan stations. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/target-publi...
In late July, President Trump clawed back more than $1 billion of approved funding for public broadcasting, including $24 million from Michigan stations. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/target-publi...
Target: Public Broadcasting - Ann Arbor Observer
At first, Wendy Turner, executive director and general manager of Michigan Public was reasonably optimistic.
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October 8, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Target: Public Broadcasting
In late July, President Trump clawed back more than $1 billion of approved funding for public broadcasting, including $24 million from Michigan stations. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/target-publi...
In late July, President Trump clawed back more than $1 billion of approved funding for public broadcasting, including $24 million from Michigan stations. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/target-publi...
What $12.5 Million Buys
The late Lou Ferris’s Superior Twp. estate includes a 15,000-square-foot mansion and a working farm. Read the full story here: annarborobserver.com/what-12-5-mi...
The late Lou Ferris’s Superior Twp. estate includes a 15,000-square-foot mansion and a working farm. Read the full story here: annarborobserver.com/what-12-5-mi...
What $12.5 Million Buys - Ann Arbor Observer
$12.495 million: That’s what the family of the late Louis P. Ferris Jr. got for his eighty-five-acre spread at 4000 Vorhies Rd.
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October 7, 2025 at 4:13 PM
What $12.5 Million Buys
The late Lou Ferris’s Superior Twp. estate includes a 15,000-square-foot mansion and a working farm. Read the full story here: annarborobserver.com/what-12-5-mi...
The late Lou Ferris’s Superior Twp. estate includes a 15,000-square-foot mansion and a working farm. Read the full story here: annarborobserver.com/what-12-5-mi...
October 6, 2025 at 4:36 PM