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Play It Again Sports Comes to Saline
The athletic equipment resale franchise will open in late October. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/play-it-agai...
The athletic equipment resale franchise will open in late October. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/play-it-agai...
November 14, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Play It Again Sports Comes to Saline
The athletic equipment resale franchise will open in late October. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/play-it-agai...
The athletic equipment resale franchise will open in late October. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/play-it-agai...
Have you been to the new Hazel Coffee Co.? If so, what did you think?
November 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Have you been to the new Hazel Coffee Co.? If so, what did you think?
Have you been to the new Hazel Coffee Co.? If so, what did you think?
November 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Have you been to the new Hazel Coffee Co.? If so, what did you think?
Exploring Matthaei Botanical Gardens and trails. Open until 8pm on Wednesdays
November 6, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Exploring Matthaei Botanical Gardens and trails. Open until 8pm on Wednesdays
Exploring Matthaei Botanical Gardens and trails. Open until 8pm on Wednesdays
November 6, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Exploring Matthaei Botanical Gardens and trails. Open until 8pm on Wednesdays
Have you voted today?
Polls are open from 7am to 8pm
Visit Michigan.gov/Vote to find your polling place, view a sample ballot, and more.
Polls are open from 7am to 8pm
Visit Michigan.gov/Vote to find your polling place, view a sample ballot, and more.
November 4, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Have you voted today?
Polls are open from 7am to 8pm
Visit Michigan.gov/Vote to find your polling place, view a sample ballot, and more.
Polls are open from 7am to 8pm
Visit Michigan.gov/Vote to find your polling place, view a sample ballot, and more.
If you celebrate, have a fun and safe Halloween 👻🎃
October 31, 2025 at 8:13 PM
If you celebrate, have a fun and safe Halloween 👻🎃
Explore Furstenberg Nature Area with us
October 29, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Explore Furstenberg Nature Area with us
Sign of the Times
Ann Arbor’s pioneering queer politicians return for an overdue commemoration. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/sign-of-the-...
Ann Arbor’s pioneering queer politicians return for an overdue commemoration. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/sign-of-the-...
Sign of the Times - Ann Arbor Observer
The September ceremony featured speeches both lofty and bitterly political.
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October 21, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Sign of the Times
Ann Arbor’s pioneering queer politicians return for an overdue commemoration. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/sign-of-the-...
Ann Arbor’s pioneering queer politicians return for an overdue commemoration. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/sign-of-the-...
Hometown Clickbait
Joan’s “Ann Arbor” shop has clones around the country. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/hometown-cli...
Joan’s “Ann Arbor” shop has clones around the country. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/hometown-cli...
Hometown Clickbait - Ann Arbor Observer
How far will newspapers go to earn online revenue? Pretty far, judging from the ads that follow articles on MLive.com.
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October 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Hometown Clickbait
Joan’s “Ann Arbor” shop has clones around the country. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/hometown-cli...
Joan’s “Ann Arbor” shop has clones around the country. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/hometown-cli...
Zingerman’s Tailgate at EMU to benefit Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels
A winning combination: enjoy delicious food from Zingerman’s, support seniors in our community, and cheer on the Eastern Eagles! For more info and tickets:
www.gofevo.com/event/Ypsila...
A winning combination: enjoy delicious food from Zingerman’s, support seniors in our community, and cheer on the Eastern Eagles! For more info and tickets:
www.gofevo.com/event/Ypsila...
October 15, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Zingerman’s Tailgate at EMU to benefit Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels
A winning combination: enjoy delicious food from Zingerman’s, support seniors in our community, and cheer on the Eastern Eagles! For more info and tickets:
www.gofevo.com/event/Ypsila...
A winning combination: enjoy delicious food from Zingerman’s, support seniors in our community, and cheer on the Eastern Eagles! For more info and tickets:
www.gofevo.com/event/Ypsila...
Enrollment Threat
The Trump administration is targeting college students from other countries—and hitting the U-M. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/enrollment-t...
The Trump administration is targeting college students from other countries—and hitting the U-M. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/enrollment-t...
October 14, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Enrollment Threat
The Trump administration is targeting college students from other countries—and hitting the U-M. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/enrollment-t...
The Trump administration is targeting college students from other countries—and hitting the U-M. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/enrollment-t...
The Coulsons Open Main Street Provisions
Artful charcuterie boards and more. Read the full story here
Artful charcuterie boards and more. Read the full story here
The Coulsons Open Main Street Provisions - Ann Arbor Observer
Open since February, Main Street Provisions offers artisan cheeses, meats, and gourmet food items in the Sylvan Building, next door to Agricole Farm Stop.
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October 9, 2025 at 9:34 PM
The Coulsons Open Main Street Provisions
Artful charcuterie boards and more. Read the full story here
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...
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...
Target: Public Broadcasting - Ann Arbor Observer
At first, Wendy Turner, executive director and general manager of Michigan Public was reasonably optimistic.
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October 8, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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...
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...
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...
What $12.5 Million Buys - Ann Arbor Observer
$12.495 million: That’s what the family of the late Louis P. Ferris Jr. got for his eighty-five-acre spread at 4000 Vorhies Rd.
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October 7, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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...
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...
October 6, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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October 2, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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Did you hear? The Ann Arbor District Library Plans to Acquire the Ann Arbor Observer! Read about it here: aadl.org/node/647334
September 30, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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...
Introducing our new editor and publisher. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/the-observer...
The Observer's Next Leaders - Ann Arbor Observer
My first Ann Arbor Observer article appeared in the October 1980 issue. This October will be my last as editor.
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September 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM
The Observer’s Next Leaders
Introducing our new editor and publisher. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/the-observer...
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-...
The fines will hurt, but Michigan Football escaped the worst penalties. Read full story here annarborobserver.com/flag-on-the-...
Flag on the Play - Ann Arbor Observer
U-M faces fines that could amount to $35 million, according to Yahoo Sports. It’s one of the largest financial penalties in NCAA history.
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September 26, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Flag on the Play
The fines will hurt, but Michigan Football escaped the worst penalties. Read full story here annarborobserver.com/flag-on-the-...
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...
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...
Screens vs. School - Ann Arbor Observer
Phones are a point of contention at all levels of the education system: from individual classrooms to the school district—and the Michigan legislature.
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September 24, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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...
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-...
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-...
September 18, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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-...
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/
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/
Band Tour - Ann Arbor Observer
Over eighteen days, the band performed in Austria, France, and Germany, filling town squares and concert halls in seven cities.
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September 17, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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/
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
September 15, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at Broadway Park West Bridge , Friday