Ann Arbor
- 'You can have a hot dog or a hot dog.' Bill's is still serving the community 84 years laterwww.wxyz.com 'You can have a hot dog or a hot dog.' Bill's is still serving the community 84 years later
The little house on Michigan Ave. hasn't changed much since it opened in 1939. At Bill's Hot Dog Stand in Ypsilanti, you can hot a hot dog, or hot dog with chili.
- Photo exhibit by incarcerated artists heads to Ann Arbor Art Fairwww.metrotimes.com Photo exhibit by incarcerated artists heads to Ann Arbor Art Fair
‘Humanize the Numbers’ aims to do exactly as the title suggests with photos by 36 men behind bars
- Mothfire Brewing Co. opens new Ann Arbor taproom, brewery Thursdaywww.clickondetroit.com Mothfire Brewing Co. opens new Ann Arbor taproom, brewery Thursday
The taproom and brewery will have 14 beers, three hard seltzers cocktails, tasting flights, non-alcoholic drinks and to-go cans of beer.
- University of Michigan student dies in Ann Arbor vehicle crash involving scooterwww.cbsnews.com University of Michigan student dies in Ann Arbor vehicle crash involving scooter
Police say a 21-year-old man driving a motorized scooter has died after colliding with a vehicle over the weekend in Ann Arbor.
- New online platform in Ann Arbor aims to make home care affordable, convenientwww.wxyz.com New online platform in Ann Arbor aims to make home care affordable, convenient
Shah says the online platform gives folks seeking home care easy and affordable options. And the best part is that the platform does not charge its users due to the financial backing it receives.
- U-M police: Man sexually assaults woman after gaining unauthorized access to Ford Robotics Buildingwww.clickondetroit.com U-M police: Man sexually assaults woman after gaining unauthorized access to Ford Robotics Building
University of Michigan police are investigating a sexual assault that happened Friday at the Ford Motor Company Robotics Building.
- Adults only trivia at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum to test wild, wild West knowledgewww.clickondetroit.com Adults only trivia at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum to test wild, wild West knowledge
Starting at 6 p.m., participants will be able to test their knowledge, meet live desert-dwelling animals and learn to tie roping knots.
- An introduction to the Ann Arbor coffee scenewww.michigandaily.com An introduction to the Ann Arbor coffee scene
Ann Arbor’s coffee culture is rich and diverse. There are more than two dozen cafes within a mile of the University of Michigan’s campus alone, each boasting a unique roast. As you prepare to explore your new home this fall, The Michigan Daily’s coffee connoisseurs have compiled a comprehensive list...
- Ann Arbor receives $1 million for universal access splash padwww.clickondetroit.com Ann Arbor receives $1 million for universal access splash pad
Tree Town leaders have worked to secure $1 million in funding for the development of a splash pad at Southeast Area Park.
- Michigan’s first driving equality ordinance gets 10-0 final OK in Ann Arborwww.mlive.com Michigan’s first driving equality ordinance gets 10-0 final OK in Ann Arbor
Community applauds as Ann Arbor law restricting police traffic stops gets City Council's final OK
- Three years of traffic stops show racial disparities by Ann Arbor police, says newly-released reportwww.wemu.org Three years of traffic stops show racial disparities by Ann Arbor police, says newly-released report
The public now has access to a final report on Ann Arbor traffic stop data that shows that non-whites were more likely to be stopped for minor traffic violations. As WEMU's Josh Hakala reports, it also found people of color were far more likely to be searched by police. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.
- Ann Arbor Fire Department acquires new tool to help fight fires in solar-powered buildingswww.cbsnews.com Ann Arbor Fire Department acquires new tool to help fight fires in solar-powered buildings
The Ann Arbor Fire Department has acquired a new product to disable solar panels during structural fires.
- Thursday Night Music on Main Street
Live music every Thursday from 7-9 pm throughout the Main Street area. I love A2 in the summer!
- 4 popular Ann Arbor restaurants earn Wine Spectator awardswww.mlive.com See which 4 popular Ann Arbor restaurants earned Wine Spectator awards
More than 3,500 restaurants in more than 75 countries and territories received Wine Spectator’s 2023 Restaurant Awards.
Blue LLama Jazz Club, The Earle, Weber’s Restaurant and Paesano Restaurant and Wine Bar have all been recognized for their quality of wine services in a new list created by Wine Spectator.
The awards recognize restaurants that offer wine lists with “interesting” selections that are “appropriate” to the meals they serve and can appeal to a range of wine drinkers, according to Wine Spectator’s website.
- Health officials warn: Don't touch the foamwww.michiganradio.org Health officials warn: Don't touch the foam
Some foam on the river is caused by PFAS, a class of chemicals that can cause health effects after prolonged exposure.
I know the article doesn't mention Ann Arbor, but I figured it's relevant for folks going on the river.
- "Good chance" of Superfund status for Ann Arbor's dioxane plumewww.michiganradio.org EPA official: "Good chance" of Superfund status for Ann Arbor's dioxane plume
The U.S. EPA says a preliminary assessment of the 1,4 dioxane contamination spreading in the city of Ann Arbor's groundwater shows the site has a "good chance of being listed under the federal government's Superfund program.
- Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel has Chasing Summer sale, last-minute July 4 availabilitywww.mlive.com Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel has Chasing Summer sale, last-minute July 4 availability
Settle in on the resort's iconic front porch, or take a dip in the newly-redone Esther Williams swimming pool.
I hope some of you can make it up there!
- Smoky skies this summerwww.mlive.com Better get used to smoky Michigan skies; computer model, experience show why
The upper-air flow would say we are going to continue to have patches of smoke blow through our sky.
From the article:
> We will have one- to two-day periods when the smoke will clear this summer. This will happen when a strong cold front comes through and brings a solid round of thunderstorms. This should clear out the sky until the next blob of western Canada smoke moves back in.
- Mothfire Brewing Co. set to open Ann Arbor-area brewery, taproomwww.mlive.com Mothfire Brewing Co. set to open Ann Arbor-area brewery, taproom
Mothfire’s new brewery and taproom is opening soon in Pittsfield Township.
Let's gooo!!! I can finally wash my Costco hot dog down with a nice Mothfire beer from just across the street.
- Food truck rallies set to return to Ann Arbor Farmers Market in Julywww.clickondetroit.com Food truck rallies set to return to Ann Arbor Farmers Market in July
Vegano Italiano, Pilar’s Tamales, Shimmy Shack, Impasto Detroit and Simply Spanish are among the 23 trucks slated to make an appearance.
Food trucks are God's gift to mankind
- Live Music in Ann Arbor
Now that the A2 Summer Festival is over, we’ll be looking for more opportunities to enjoy live music in and around the area.
We’re planning on going to North Star Lounge for Kelley Kimball & Djangophonique tomorrow.
Would love to hear any other recommendations people have!
- Say hello!
Hello, everyone!
I just wanted to say hello and say thanks to everyone for being involved in this community.
I am certain many of us have left Reddit because of their disastrous and user-hostile changes, so I am hoping we can create a vibrant replacement community here where we can post, converse, and share information about living, working, and traveling in Ann Arbor.
If you have a chance, please say hello in the comments section! And I would welcome any of your contributions to this community... but I will keep posting until you all get involved!
- Oasis Hot Tub Gardens ups security measures after hidden camera found in Ann Arborwww.fox2detroit.com Oasis Hot Tub Gardens ups security measures after hidden camera found in Ann Arbor
The company is inspecting rooms at its three locations and exploring other privacy measures.
- Ann Arbor police will no longer pull over drivers for minor offenses, chief sayswww.mlive.com Ann Arbor police will no longer pull over drivers for minor offenses, chief says
The change follows a first reading of similar legislation currently making its way through the Ann Arbor City Council.
IMO, these are welcome changes that should help build trust with the public.
- Bicycle donation ordinance at top of tonight's Ann Arbor City Council agendawww.wemu.org Bicycle donation ordinance at top of this week's Ann Arbor City Council agenda
A new way of dealing with abandoned bicycles will be among the issues discussed at tomorrow’s Ann Arbor City Council meeting. We get the details from WEMU’s Taylor Pinson.
- See how bourbon, coffee liqueur make an interesting Old Fashioned in Milanwww.mlive.com See how bourbon, coffee liqueur make an interesting Old Fashioned in Milan
The Owl in downtown Milan offers a variety of coffee-inspired cocktails to go with its extensive lineup of caffeinated beverages.
This is definitely interesting for a lover of old-fashioneds such as myself!
- Michigan man becomes new ‘Jeopardy’ champ despite missing Final Jeopardy in 2ndwww.mlive.com Michigan man becomes new ‘Jeopardy’ champ despite missing Final Jeopardy in 2nd
Talk about a wild finish! You rarely see someone win "Jeopardy" after missing the Final Jeopardy clue while not in first place.
- A2Zero report shows Ann Arbor's carbon neutrality goals progressing with still more work to dowww.wemu.org A2Zero report shows Ann Arbor's carbon neutrality goals progressing with still more work to do
A2Zero is Ann Arbor’s plan to be carbon neutral by 2030. The city’s Office of Sustainability and Innovations just put out their annual report to see if A2Zero is on track. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.
Ann Arbor is working to reduce annual greenhouse gas emissions from 2.1 million tons per year to 0.
Here's a direct link to the report itself.
- Fundraising feast from Miss Kim to benefit Growing Hope, a nonprofit that promotes locally sourced foodwww.mlive.com Fundraising feast from Miss Kim to benefit nonprofit that promotes locally sourced food
The feast, supporting Ypsilanti-based Growing Hope, will feature roasted suckling pig with thyme, oregano and sage.
This is a great opportunity to support local small business in multiple ways.
Miss Kim has been continually giving back to the local community through their Feed The Community effort, but Tuesday's dinner will benefit Growing Hope and the Ypsi Farmer's Market.
If you're already going to be looking for a delicious dinner on Tuesday, consider this event!
- Get outdoors in Ann Arbor to enjoy the best trails, golfing and outdoor diningwww.freep.com Story from Destination Ann Arbor: Get outdoors in Ann Arbor to enjoy the best trails, golfing and outdoor dining.
Golf, trails and dining provide outdoor experiences in Ann Arbor.
Even though this is a sponsored story on the Free Press website, I don't think it's biased. I still see a ton of fun things to do this summer!
It's a beautiful summer in southeast MI so far this year. I hope you all are getting out there to enjoy it!
- Ann Arbor teens reunite to win one of Pinball Pete’s biggest prizeswww.mlive.com Ann Arbor teens reunite to win one of Pinball Pete’s biggest prizes
The group of friends returned from their first year of college on a mission to collect 30,000 tickets from the popular Ann Arbor arcade.
These kids are visionaries. All that hard work for a giant Baby Yoda plush!
- Police: Washtenaw County teenager in custody after firing gun at car in KFC drive-thruwww.clickondetroit.com Police: Washtenaw County teenager in custody after firing gun at car in KFC drive-thru
A teenager is in custody after allegedly firing off a gun in a drive-thru of a Washtenaw County KFC.
My guy must have been really upset that his friend was getting KFC without him.
- 5 ways Unabomber Ted Kaczynski was tied to University of Michiganwww.mlive.com 5 ways Unabomber Ted Kaczynski was tied to University of Michigan
Kaczynski died Saturday, June 10 at age 81.
- PSA: Ann Arbor for Public Power is holding a discussion about DTE power failures tomorrow at 6 PMannarborpublicpower.org Events - Ann Arbor for Public Power
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There's an event in Hunt Park tomorrow to discuss the negative consequences of DTE's reliability tomorrow at Hunt Park.
Is anyone going? DTE has been so tremendously terrible over the past year.
- A quiet Sunday morning in Lillie Parkimgur.com A quiet Sunday morning in Lillie Park
Discover the magic of the internet at Imgur, a community powered entertainment destination. Lift your spirits with funny jokes, trending memes, entertaining gifs, inspiring stories, viral videos, and so much more from users like atinsley.
- Looking for fun beginner-level disc golf courses around A2
My girlfriend and I recently decided to take up disc golfing as a fun, relaxing, cheap activity.
She's having a lot of fun, but she's still not super confident in her shots, so she prefers some pretty easy and open fairways.
What are your favorite beginner-level courses in the A2 area? I've been looking at dgcoursereview.com, but I'd prefer to get opinions from real people.
TIA!
- Welcome!
Hello, all!
As a reddit refugee, I've created this community to closely mirror the intentions of /r/AnnArbor.
I'd welcome your contributions to make this community an active and vibrant discussion forum for those of us who live or work in Ann Arbor, as well as anyone else who's interested in the A2 area!
Please upvote, post, and comment with your fellow community members to make this an engaging place for discussions.
- As climate warms, Michigan can expect more smoke and unsafe airwww.mlive.com As climate warms, Michigan can expect more smoke and unsafe air
More frequent unhealthy air conditions are expected as climate change worsens wildfire seasons.