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Don Was opened two Blue Llama shows in Ann Arbor with a heartfelt tribute to Bob Weir, who died at 78 after battling cancer. He recalled their Wolf Bros history and framed the night as a celebration of Weir’s legacy, starting the set with Weir’s song “The Music Never Stopped” and underscoring that the music will continue long after his passing.
New condos in Ann Arbor, popular among Michigan football fans and alumni, are often used as second homes by wealthy out-of-town owners, raising concerns about their impact on the local housing supply. The article also covers stories on Kalamazoo's homelessness challenges, Michigan layoffs in 2025, Jackson's upcoming developments including a Five Guys opening, and Denny's restaurant closures and sale plans.
Before her nomination to the Federal Reserve, Lisa Cook signed mortgage documents for her homes in Ann Arbor and Atlanta, pledging to live in each as her primary residence, which became a point of contention in her firing by President Trump.
Kilwins in Ann Arbor, a beloved 42-year-old confectionery shop, is closing permanently due to declining foot traffic, rising costs, and changes within the franchise, with owner Chera Tramontin citing economic pressures and a shift in community habits post-COVID-19 as key factors.
Peonies at Nichols Arboretum in Ann Arbor were vandalized, with about 250 of the 800 plants having their flowers cut, and no group claiming responsibility. The University of Michigan's security is investigating and urges anyone with information to come forward.
Thousands of peonies at the University of Michigan's W.E. Upjohn Peony Garden were destroyed overnight, causing concern among the community and garden officials, who emphasize the garden's resilience and significance as the nation's largest collection of peonies.
Six Michigan cities, including Ann Arbor and Detroit, have been named among the top 150 places to live in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report, which evaluated factors such as crime rates, education quality, and housing affordability.
The Detroit Free Press provided coverage of the 2024 solar eclipse from Ann Arbor, Michigan, where 99% coverage of the sun was experienced. NASA and USA TODAY offered live streams from the path of totality as the eclipse crossed the United States.
Noah Williams, 21, from Ann Arbor, is facing assault charges after allegedly holding a knife to a victim's neck at a Target store and slashing a woman across the chest on a bus. The incidents occurred after interactions where individuals bumped into him.
Four Michigan cities, including Ann Arbor, have been ranked among the best places to live in the U.S. by Niche for 2024, with Okemos making the list for best suburbs to raise a family. The rankings are based on factors such as schools, crime rate, housing, cost of living, and amenities, with Naperville, Illinois topping the list.
Michigan's new defensive line coach, Greg Scruggs, was arrested in Ann Arbor for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
U.S. News and World Report released its annual ranking of U.S. cities with the best quality of life, with Ann Arbor, Michigan, topping the list. Factors considered included crime rates, education quality, well-being, and healthcare. Notably, no Florida cities made the top 10. Boulder, Colorado, ranked second, with both cities experiencing significant growth in their Gen Z populations.
A house explosion in an Ann Arbor neighborhood was caused by propane tanks, resulting in a massive fire and damage to nearby homes. A man in his 70s, who lived at the house, sustained injuries but is expected to survive. Gas and water had been cut off to the home, and the man had been using propane tanks to heat the house. No serious injuries were reported, and authorities described it as a miracle that no one was hurt.
A house explosion in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has left one man injured and the home a total loss. The explosion, which occurred on South Seven Street, is believed to have been caused by a propane tank, though fire officials are still investigating. The injured man was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and another nearby home was also impacted by the explosion. The investigation into the cause of the explosion is ongoing.
A house in Ann Arbor was destroyed in an early morning explosion, with the occupant sustaining non-life-threatening injuries after using propane to heat the house. The fire department advises against using propane for heating. Gas service to the house had been shut off previously, and neighboring houses also suffered damage. The area remained closed as authorities continued to investigate and clear the scene.