Ann Arbor Observer

All things Ann Arbor: culture, community, news, and events.
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Data Center Traffic
A massive influx of tractor-trailers has residents asking what's being done to keep the road safe. Read the full story here https://t.co/ODQBAgUFKe

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Letter to the Editor: Teacher Contracts
In response to our recent coverage of the ongoing AAPS teacher contract negotiations (Learning in Limbo, Feb. 2026; Water From a Stone, Mar. 2026). Read the letter here: https://t.co/wa7LFXzmuX

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No Kings Protest in Ann Arbor on March 28, 2026
Photo credit: Annie Comperchio
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Boulevard Market is now open in Downtown Saline
101 S Ann Arbor St

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Boulevard Market is now open in Downtown Saline
101 S Ann Arbor St

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Changing the Station
WEMU's music director Michael Jewett and news director David Fair will retire in June. Read the full story here https://t.co/uE2jCNJt3o

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A2Zero, Six Years In
Six years after approving a $1 billion plan to achieve community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030, the city is not on track to reach its goal by its self-imposed deadline. But officials argue... Read the full story here https://t.co/4IgZARSULK

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Coffee with Brooke, Thursday, March 27th, 5pm to 7pm, at Arbor Farms Market Cafe

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New Era Contenders
It’s been a bit of a whirlwind for the new-look Wolverines this season. Read the full story here https://t.co/1bst9ymxqT

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Menopause Matters
Women are making their voices heard. Physicians and policymakers are taking action. Read the full story here https://t.co/CwiEawyfDv

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When Home Isn’t There
As homelessness climbs in Washtenaw County, shelters and service providers scramble to fill widening gaps. Read the full story here https://t.co/LJ6Z4hna3J

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Water From a Stone
In a February 2 press release, the Ann Arbor Public Schools teachers’ union, Ann Arbor Education Association, announced that “it is no longer tenable for Ann Arbor Teachers to participate in unpaid work...” Read about it here https://t.co/qZ36nt4QaY

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FREE ICE CREAM CONE DAY! Did you get your free ice cream at Dairy Queen today?

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What’s In a Name?
The ins and outs of U-M's naming rights structure. Read the full story here https://t.co/S6IiLnldMV

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Explore Modu Mart with us
(the old Hyundai Asian Mart location near Ellsworth and Platt)

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Rethinking Waste
Two U-M spinouts are taking the adage “waste not, want not” very seriously. Read the full story here https://t.co/P71tBH2eTy

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Arbor South Moves Ahead
“We need to know if there's a reason to continue to pursue it,” economic development director Joe Giant told city council in January. Read the full story here https://t.co/gSTeqs7EIq

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With a frequently changing menu there always tasty new things to try at the Bellflower in Ypsi. Join us as we enjoy a hearty winter meal.

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A Stain in the Glass?
In the windows of the Law School Reading Room, not all the numbers add up. Read the full story here https://t.co/ucHO1Rf7Br

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March 2026 Marketplace Closings
Zamaan Grill and Ascend Cannabis close their doors. Read the full story here https://t.co/M9uAQd6BRl