The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra announced today the appointment of Canadian cellist Caroline Kim—an A²SO section cellist since 2016—to the Sundelson Endowed Principal Cello Chair. Ms. Kim will make her debut as leader of the cello section in the orchestra’s opening night concert on September 13 in Hill Auditorium with pianist Emanuel Ax. Audience members will hear Ms. Kim perform the cello solo ...read more

New single family listings decreased in August, with a 2.4% fall compared to this time last year. However, despite the fall in single family listings, the average listing price increased by 3.7%. The overall sales of single family listings decreased by 1.6% compared to 2018 at this time. New condominium listings saw an 0.9% decrease along with condominium sales falling by 24%. The average ...read more

Putting together a master plan about what makes this County a wonderful place to live, work and visit isn’t possible without the input from those who proudly call this area home. Please take this short survey so we can learn more about what’s important to you, what you think Washtenaw County has to offer visitors, and areas for improvement. Thank you! Take the survey on the Washtenaw 2030 ...read more

As a follow up to the Tools For Schools Collection drive that Old National Bank conducted earlier this year where over 37,000 school supplies were collected helping 67 different organizations, we are now excited to launch a phase two Tools For Schools Grant Promotion where up to $22,000 will be awarded to schools within our communities.    How will it work? During the month of September, we will ...read more

You can help make a difference in our community. When you register for an online member account, Blue Cross will make a $5 donation to one of three charities. You choose the charity, we donate the money, and our community grows healthier. Register at bcbsm.com/giveback Once you do, you’ll see a notice in your account to pick a charity to receive the $5 donation.

Tyler Ankrum lined up in the front row as the race went green with four laps to go on the restart after a Christian Eckes spin. But Ankrum never made it to the start finish-line as he was bumped from behind by Matt Crafton. Ankrum tried to save it, but spun down in front of the field to bring out the final caution. “Man, I definitely did not want to do a green-white-checkered. I was cutting it ...read more

Ann Arbor Arms (A3), Michigan’s premier shooting range and retail store, today announced its brand re-boot. Now under new management, the range recently launched an updated and fresh brand identity and website. Additionally, memberships have been completely revamped to better serve Ann Arbor and surrounding communities. True to its new mantra—“Where people matter most”—A3 has also propelled safety ...read more

Register today for Michigan Nonprofit Association’s third annual nonprofit Talent Strategy Summit. This premier event is for nonprofit leaders who have an influence on employees’ performance in their organization. Discuss and learn how to work with and motivate people to thrive in inclusive and equitable ways. Leaders will gain insight on ways to shape and adapt their organization structure and ...read more

Destination Ann Arbor and Wickfield Properties have teamed up with renowned local artist Mary Thiefels to create a mural that celebrates human creativity, ingenuity and curiosity in a playful and illustrative way. Work on the “Challenge Everything. Create Anything.” mural, which will reflect Ann Arbor’s vibrant energy and strong community feel, began this week on the 10- story tall wall of ...read more