Ann Arbor Observer

March 2026 Marketplace Closings
Zamaan Grill and Ascend Cannabis close their doors. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/march-26-mar...

Learning in Limbo - Ann Arbor Observer For the first time since 1994, Ann Arbor Public Schools (AAPS) teachers are working with expired contracts.

Learning in Limbo
For the first time since 1994, Ann Arbor Public Schools teachers are working with expired contracts. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/learning-in-...

Lisa Brush and Jim Frey
A climate action power couple. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/lisa-brush-a...

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church

Offering curbside pickup, walk-in takeout orders and indoor dining from the Assisi Center, 2240 E. Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor, from 4-7:30 p.m. on Fridays through March 27.

Syverud Steps Up - Ann Arbor Observer Kent Syverud, chancellor and president of Syracuse University, was unanimously elected by the Board of Regents January 12 as the U-M's sixteenth president.

Syverud Steps Up
The U-M alum was elected to be the university’s sixteenth president. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/syverud-step...

Tree Town, a Truck Town? - Ann Arbor Observer “Most people explore the outdoors on four wheels,” says RealTruck’s chief growth officer Tony Ambroza.

Tree Town, a Truck Town?
Ann Arbor is a town where Subarus line the Whole Foods parking lot and Priuses skirt the bike lanes. It’s also home to RealTruck, one of the country’s biggest truck accessory companies. REad the full story here annarborobserver.com/treetown-tru...

After the Fall - Ann Arbor Observer Sherrone Moore’s tenure ended in jail.

After the Fall
Sherrone Moore’s tenure ended in jail. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/after-the-fa...

CLUSTER Museum
307 N Main St, Ann Arbor

Pilates Barn & Wellness

Weathering ICE - Ann Arbor Observer Across Ann Arbor, advocates and leaders are speaking out against Trump’s immigration policies and in support of Washtenaw County’s immigrant population.

Weathering ICE
Across Ann Arbor, advocates and leaders are speaking out against Trump’s immigration policies and in support of Washtenaw County’s immigrant population. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/weathering-i...

Editor in chief Brooke Black will be at Two Songs Bakery (1958 S. Industrial Hwy, ste. C) on Tuesday, February 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. Come by to see her and share what you think is important for the Observer to cover, what we’re doing right, and how we can do better!

Big Gig - Ann Arbor Observer “Michigan Stadium is only in use for six to eight home football games a year,” says regent Sarah Hubbard. “It’s important to find other ways to use it.”

Big Gig
What goes into putting on a concert at Michigan Stadium? Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/big-gig/

Something Blue - Ann Arbor Observer In October, the city began accepting applications from property owners for the Bluebelt program.

Something Blue
The city’s latest preservation program aims to safeguard drinking water. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/something-bl...

The Observer Staff would like to say Thank You to Rep Debbie Dingell for the tasty Pączki

Happy Pączki Day! Are you getting some? If so, where is your favorite place?

Celebrating Black History Month with a visit to the African American Culture and History Museum of Washtenaw County 

Ann Arbor Fiber Arts Expo 2026 (AAFAX) from this past Sunday (Feb 8th). Check your monthly Observer for local events and more.

Second Chances - Ann Arbor Observer Inspired by peer-to-peer mentorship through the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office, Billy Cole teamed up with Bryan Foley to create Supreme Felons.

Second Chances
Recidivism, the tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend, is a complex and persistent issue. But the Washtenaw County community is tackling it head on. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/second-chanc...

Rode To Hell - Ann Arbor Observer The weather for the annual Rode To Hell gravel bike race was perfect, but trouble awaited at mile forty-three.

Rode To Hell
Who's at fault when sports events go wrong? Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/rode-to-hell/

Slippery Sidewalks - Ann Arbor Observer “We hold ourselves to the same high standards we apply to everybody else,” city spokesperson Robert Kellar says.

Slippery Sidewalks
In winter, the safety of Ann Arbor's walkways is everyone's responsibility. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/slippery-sid...

HERD Mentality - Ann Arbor Observer The ordinance requires homesellers to schedule a home energy audit through the OSI and publish the score (from one to ten) in real estate listings.

HERD Mentality
Home energy efficiency improvements may help with carbon emissions, but don’t necessarily translate to higher sales prices. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/herd-mentali...

The Observer is Ann Arbor's magazine, and we want to know the issues that matter to you. Our editor in chief, Brooke Black, will be at ARGUS on LIBERTY from 8 to 10 a.m. Today, Friday, January 23. Come by, say hi, and let her know what you'd like to see in the Observer.

Growing Pains - Ann Arbor Observer “This is all meant to be net positive, a new basketball court, better stormwater, removal of invasive species,” says AAFD chief Mike Kennedy.

Growing Pains
With the construction of the new fire station, what's happening at Scheffler Park? Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/growing-pains/

The Observer is Ann Arbor's magazine, and we want to know the issues that matter to you. Our editor in chief, Brooke Black, will be at ARGUS on LIBERTY from 8 to 10 a.m. This Friday, January 23. Come by, say hi, and let her know what you'd like to see in the Observer.

Squeezed Out  - Ann Arbor Observer The recent housing study revealed what Ann Arbor’s working class has long known: if you make less than $50,000, you can’t afford to live here.

Squeezed Out
Workers in low-wage sectors are finding themselves priced out of Ann Arbor. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/squeezed-out/

Thinking Bigger - Ann Arbor Observer The Downtown Development Authority’s new development plan includes up to $21 million for improvements to the Ann Arbor Farmers Market.

Thinking Bigger
A $21 million concept for the Ann Arbor Farmers Market. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/thinking-big...

New Millage - Ann Arbor Observer On November 4, voters approved the Washtenaw Intermediate School District’s proposed millage, levying 1 mill annually for career-technical education.

New Millage
Voters back the $25 million measure despite cost concerns and a surge in turnout. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/new-millage/

Turnover Trouble - Ann Arbor Observer In 2023, Michigan men’s basketball set an unenviable record: most losses in program history.

Turnover Trouble
Once again, Dusty May has assembled a cohesive team from the chaos of the transfer portal. Now, about those turnovers… Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/turnover-tro...

Extreme Makeover: Broadway Edition - Ann Arbor Observer The solid-brick Italianiate structure at 1027 Broadway St., built in 1874, is one of Ann Arbor’s oldest commercial buildings.

Extreme Makeover: Broadway Edition
What's going on at 1027 Broadway? Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/extreme-make...

Curious about whats going on with the Observer in 2026? Want to meet our new editor in chief? Well now is your chance! Stop by Argus (on Liberty), Friday, January 23rd, 8 to 10 a.m.