The Coulsons Open Main Street Provisions Artful charcuterie boards and more. Read the full story here

Target: Public Broadcasting In late July, President Trump clawed back more than $1 billion of approved funding for public broadcasting, including $24 million from Michigan stations. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/target-publi...

What $12.5 Million Buys The late Lou Ferris’s Superior Twp. estate includes a 15,000-square-foot mansion and a working farm. Read the full story here: annarborobserver.com/what-12-5-mi...

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Hey Ann Arbor, do you have any questions about the Ann Arbor District Library acquiring the Ann Arbor Observer? Chat with Brooke and Danielle here: www.reddit.com/r/AnnArbor/c...

Did you hear? The Ann Arbor District Library Plans to Acquire the Ann Arbor Observer! Read about it here: aadl.org/node/647334

The Observer’s Next Leaders Introducing our new editor and publisher. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/the-observer...

Flag on the Play The fines will hurt, but Michigan Football escaped the worst penalties. Read full story here annarborobserver.com/flag-on-the-...

Screens vs. School Parents and teachers agree that cell phones are a distraction in the classroom, but Lansing punted on the problem. Could a hanging shoe organizer be the answer? Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/screens-vs-s...

What She Said Q: On October 8, my husband and I are celebrating our third wedding anniversary. We love biking, hiking, kayaking followed by a good meal and a cold beer. Got any advice for an unforgettable Ann Arbor date night? Read the answer here: annarborobserver.com/blog/a-true-...

Band Tour The Michigan Marching Band went to Europe this summer—and football wants to follow next year. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/band-tour/

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at Broadway Park West Bridge , Friday

Meet our advice columnist (annarborobserver.com/blog-title/w...). This Thursday in a2view, she’ll be answering questions. Sign up for a2view here: mailchi.mp/aaobserver/a.... And if you want to ask for advice about something Ann Arbor-ish, email [email protected].

Onward, Robots 826michigan closes its storefront, but promises to stay quirky. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/onward-robots/

Ji Hye Kim Adds a Little Kim It’s her takeout “vegetarian daydream.” Read about it at annarborobserver.com/ji-hye-kim-adds-a-little-kim

This month, Zingerman's is donating $2 from the sale of each G.O.A.T. sandwich to Ele's Place, a nonprofit that serves grieving children, teens, young adults, and their families. Read the full story in this weeks A2View at annarborobserver.com/a2view-archive/a2view-september-4-2025/

 AAUW 71st Annual Used Book Sale is this weekend, September 5–7, 2025 at WCC Morris Lawrence Building

Follow the Oil What happens to the cooking oil that deep fries your favorite foods? Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/follow-the-o...

The city of Ann Arbor unveiled an historical marker at City Hall to recognize the nations first openly LGBTQ elected officials - Jerry DeGrieck, Nancy Wechsler, & Kathy Kozachenko. DeGrieck and Kozachenko flanked the new state plaque. #annarbor #lgbtq #lgbtqhistory #gay #politics

Zeitun’s Bach Neighborhood Black metal, tech house, and a friendly neighborhood cat. Read about it here annarborobserver.com/zeituns-bach...

The “International Aspect” For globe-trotting translator Donna Mancusi-Ungaro Hart, Thurston is home. Read about it here annarborobserver.com/the-internat...

Abbot’s Original Selfie Spot Everyone knows the Kirking house. Read about it here annarborobserver.com/abbots-origi...

My Allen Neighborhood A collection of moments knit together into community. Read about it here annarborobserver.com/my-allen-nei...

Library Vote After a heated race marked by legal disputes, lawn signs, and fervent online discourse, voters cleared the way for an expansive new downtown library. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/library-vote...

Football Rebound Last year, Michigan football had nowhere to go but down. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/football-reb...

The Rise of Busch’s It’s grown from two country stores to sixteen supermarkets. Whole Foods veteran Bobby Turner will write the next chapter. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/the-rise-of-...

The Cannabis Crash Claims More Casualties and Eddie Bauer Exits Briarwood. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/closings-aug...

Japanese Collectibles at Ginza Marketplace Brought to you by a Pokémon aficionado and an NFL long snapper. Read the full story at annarborobserver.com/japanese-col...

Full Circle Learning At Clonlara, it can mean creating an art fair. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/full-circle-...

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Target: Medicaid “I think this must be a big juicy target for any cuts,” says Valerie Mates. “I am very, very worried.” Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/target-medic...

Savit’s Run “I started thinking about it seriously after the November election,” Washtenaw County prosecutor Eli Savit says of his campaign for Michigan attorney general. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/savits-run/

Big Book Sale The AAUW gears up at Vets ice arena. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/big-book-sale/

Voters Approve Library Proposals Early results show support for the Library Lot redevelopment, though legal challenges and voter concerns remain. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/voters-appro...

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It's Election Day. Polls are open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. Get out and vote! Michigan.gov/Vote

Lyme Disease Alert Cases are rising, so check for ticks, and get treatment right away. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/lyme-disease...

Letterpress Lab: Metal Type Tutorial at Downtown Library: Secret Lab. Saturday August 2, 2025. 12:00pm to 4:00pm For more info visit www.isaksondado.com/courses/lett... To find more local events see our event calendar at annarborobserver.com/calendar/

A Pond Restored In mid-March, the water level at the West Park pond began to sink noticeably. Was it drying up? Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/a-pond-resto...

At Kerrytown, a Knife Store and a Bigger Nuuyuu. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/at-kerrytown...

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Coming Home They grew up here and left to start their lives. Now they’re back and raising families of their own. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/coming-home-2/

From Coney Islands to Turkish Cuisine Turkish Village Cafe takes Avalon’s Liberty St. spot. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/from-coney-i...

Ann Arborites Abroad Last month, Miss Kim owner Ji Hye Kim’s Instagram Stories showed her customers sampling mouthwatering Korean food—in South Korea. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/ann-arborite...

Question Corner | June 2025 Q. While we navigated through several streets with reduced lanes on the way to a concert at Hill, we wondered: do companies have to pay the city when they close streets to make room for construction? Read the answer here annarborobserver.com/question-cor...

When Walking at Briarwood Cost $42,000 How Beauty Essentials victimized passersby. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/when-walking...

Driver’s Ed for All A parent-led foundation aims to overcome financial barriers. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/drivers-ed-f...

Election Update As absentee ballots start arriving for the August 5 election, opposition to two proposed city charter amendments is heating up. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/election-upd...

From President To Pariah Santa Ono’s reversal of fortune. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/from-preside...