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Here’s which downtown Ann Arbor roads will be closed for special events this week
Five special events are slated to take place in downtown Tree Town resulting in several road closures over the course of the next seven days.
Starbucks sued by consumer group that calls its claim of ethical sourcing false and misleading
A consumer advocacy group filed a lawsuit against Starbucks Wednesday, saying the company’s claim that its coffee is ethically sourced is false and misleading.
Battle for recreational pot shop gets heated as neighbors in Rochester try to swing direction of vote
The battle has become more contentious as election day nears, and two initiatives have hit the ballot.
Costume parade returns to Ann Arbor’s Main Street for trick-or-treating
Goblins, ghosts, ghouls and trolls will make their way along Main Street on Sunday, Oct. 29, during the annual Downtown Trick-or-Treating & Costume Parade.
A2ZERO Green Fair returning Friday to celebrate sustainability in Ann Arbor
Learn about sustainable living and innovation in Ann Arbor during the free A2ZERO Green Fair on Main Street and in the Library Lane Lot on Fifth Avenue.
Belleville police believe Main Street double shooting, crash tied to stolen vehicle pursuit
Belleville police are investigating a double shooting that resulted in a car crash. The crime scene stretched on Main Street from Third to Fifth streets.
Belleville police believe Main Street shooting tied to stolen vehicle pursuit
A woman and a man were shot Thursday night in Downtown Belleville in a situation police believe is related to their pursuit of a driver in a stolen vehicle the same night.
Inaugural event aims to connect Ann Arbor shopping districts, University of Michigan community
Shopping districts are rolling out the red carpet for University of Michigan students, faculty and staff during the inaugural “UM Show Your Love A2.”
Roadkill Nights brings legal drag racing to streets of Pontiac
Woodward Avenue is transformed into a course for street-legal drag racing while Main Street is filled with custom sports and classic cars along with food trucks.
Leave your mark on downtown Ann Arbor with Paint the Town event before Art Fair
Community members can join artists and musicians to beautify Main Street by painting mandalas and coloring a chalk mural on Tuesday, July 18.
Rocket Fizz to donate Small Business Saturday sales to Ann Arbor animal shelter
The Main Street candy store is donating 10 percent of its sales made during Small Business Saturday to the Humane Society of Huron Valley
Midnight Madness returns to downtown Ann Arbor in early December
Tree Town businesses and restaurants will be open late during the annual event offering event discounts, specials, bonus gift cards, giveaways and free gifts.
Update: Couple involved in deadly dog attack in Macomb County have come forward
Police had been trying to locate the couple who left the bar in a rush on Oct. 22 after one of their dogs bit “Olaf” the Bichon.
‘I miss him terribly’: Search for couple in deadly dog-on-dog attack continues in Macomb County
Police are looking for a couple and their two dogs accused of attacking and killing a Bichon in Macomb County.
Trump: 'King' to some in Pennsylvania, but will it help GOP?
The enthusiasm for Donald Trump’s brand of nationalist populism has cut into traditional Democratic strongholds in places such as Monongahela in western Pennsylvania.
Second annual Mayor’s Autumnal Green Fair to kick off in downtown Ann Arbor
Attendees can join a parade (costumes encouraged!), get a stamp for free ice cream at Washtenaw Dairy, meet Leslie Science & Nature Center’s birds of prey, listen to artist Ki5 and play games to win prizes.
‘She was the best’: Plymouth’s favorite dog has passes away after battle with cancer
She was a beloved pillar of the community whose name was Stella. She would greet folks for years in Downtown Plymouth, but sadly, she died.
Ann Arbor still waiting on new South Main Street light as football season approaches
A wooden pole and span wire signal has been erected for interim use at the intersection of South Main Steet and Scio Church Road.
WATCH: Videos show alleged break in at apartments on Ann Arbor’s Main Street
In surveillance footage shared by residents in the apartments, the men can be seen walking along the alley adjacent to the building.
Carlos Santana spotted in Rochester after collapsing on stage during performance
After collapsing on stage from heat exhaustion at Pine Knob Tuesday night, reps for Carlos Santana said he would recover fully. Santana and his wife were checking out the shops when an eagle-eyed fan spotted him and stooped to say hello.
Rolling Sculpture Car Show returns to Main Street after two-year hiatus
Hosted by Main Street Ann Arbor, the free event was canceled in 2020 and again in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and lack of volunteers.
Experience music, brunch & more in the summer streets
A celebration of the summer season will be taking over downtown Ann Arbor. Some of the streets will be closed off so you can eat, drink, stroll and socialize during A2 Summer Streets.
Macomb County woman whose car was abandoned near Comerica Park has been missing for 19 years
A Macomb County woman whose car was found abandoned near Comerica Park has been missing for 19 years.
Man puts camera in ceiling grate to record 24-year-old woman in tanning area of Plymouth gym
A Shelby Township man placed a camera in the ceiling grate of a Plymouth gym and used it to record a 24-year-old woman while she was in the tanning bed area, officials said.
Man tries to commit robbery at Royal Oak dry cleaners, doesn’t get anything, is now hunted by police
Officials said a man tried to commit an armed robbery at a Royal Oak dry cleaners but didn’t get away with any property, and now he’s being hunted by police.
Cannabis retailer partners with Ann Arbor shelter for winter essentials drive
Until the end of March, visitors to the Main Street cannabis retailer can drop off new winter essentials including socks, gloves, hats and warm sweatpants.
Dearborn teens arrested after Royal Oak armed robbery, high-speed chase to Oakland Mall, police say
Two teenagers from Dearborn were arrested this week when an armed robbery in Royal Oak led to a high-speed police chase through Royal Oak, Birmingham and Troy before ending at the Oakland Mall, officials said.
9,000 NYC workers on leave as vaccine mandate takes effect
About 9,000 New York City municipal workers were put on unpaid leave for refusing to comply with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate that took effect Monday and thousands of city firefighters have called out sick in an apparent protest over the requirement.
Disney shares details about all-new nighttime spectacular ‘Disney Enchantment’
Walt Disney World shared more details Friday about the all-new nighttime show coming to Magic Kingdom for the 50th anniversary celebration.
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