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Homeless shelter guests, staff help bring new Ann Arbor mural to life
ANN ARBOR, MI — While the Ann Arbor Art Fair has downtown filled with thousands of art seekers, a new mural is springing to life only blocks away from the action. TreeTown Murals, led by Mary Thiefels and Danijel Matanic, recently painted a new floral design on the Ann Arbor Railroad bridge over Huron Street welcoming visitors to downtown.
Hello, Ann Arbor: Lost lunch, development fueled by waste and a ‘clever older gent’
On this day last week, in expectation of a sweeping view, I was trucking three miles to the top of a bald near Eagle Harbor in the Keweenaw Peninsula. I am in awe up there at the vastness of wild spaces, the quiet, the calm. If you purchase a product...
Master escape artist pup pulled off 3 successful escapes until being adopted
In Ann Arbor, Michigan, at the Humane Society of Huron Valley a senior pup so adorably friendly and cuddly, seems to have mastered all the secret moves of Houdini. According to the shelter, Tiki, the 10-year-old street dog arrived at the shelter as a stray, and he still enjoys exploring the streets.
Kitten Steals The Show During Live TV Broadcast, Demanding Attention
Live TV always comes with its share of surprises, and reporters have to be ready for anything. Detroit reporter Nima Shaffe learned this firsthand when an adorable stray kitten decided to make its television debut during his broadcast. Let’s dive into the story!. Nima Shaffe, a seasoned reporter for...
See Ann Arbor’s newest breakfast sandwich, the Original Eggie at Iggy’s Eggies
ANN ARBOR, MI - Whether it’s a grab-and-go lunch or handheld breakfast for early risers, downtown Ann Arbor has a new option in the Original Eggie at Iggy’s Eggies. The eatery whose original location is in Detroit opened at 611 E. Liberty St. during the Memorial Day weekend.
Sunshine and dry weather may bring record crowds to 2024 Ann Arbor Art Fair
Another big crowd is expected today as the Ann Arbor Art Fair continues under fair skies and mild temperatures. The streets of downtown Ann Arbor were packed on Thursday as the annual fair kicked off. Parking remains a challenge, but the shuttle buses will continue to run on a regular basis from Briarwood Mall and Huron High School.
In it’s 71st year, Manchester Chicken Broil still draws large crowds
MANCHESTER, MI – Crowds of people, plates of chicken and plenty of smiles made up the 71st annual Manchester Chicken Broil on Saturday. The popular event July 20 at Alumni Memorial Field, brought together around 8,000 thousand people as roughly 400 volunteers made 10,000 dinners to raise money to update the field’s facilities and buildings.
Tickets Available for 5 Healthy Towns Farm to Table 9th Annual Fabulous Feast
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Matt Pegouskie for the information in this story.) You don’t want to miss out on this year’s Farm to Table Fabulous Feast, on Sunday, Aug. 18 at Gordon Hall in Dexter. Tickets are going fast, and this popular event always sells out.
Guinness adds rich flavor to a brownie at Arise Bakery and Café in Saline
SALINE, MI -- Longtime friends Andrea Cocciolone and Rose Richards have been behind the operation of Arise Bakery and Café in Saline since it opened in November. The bakery and café mix took over the former Matty J’s Bakery and Café, 972 E. Michigan Ave., and has since become a spot for breakfast, lunch, coffee and pastries.
July 20: Saturday Farmers Market Features Corn, Peaches, Tomatoes and Sunflowers
It’s that time of the summer when the selection and colors of fruits and vegetables and flowers at the farmers markets are growing fast. If you’re shopping for fresh corn and tomatoes, don’t get to the market too late. Peaches and blueberries are also selling briskly. The...
“Urinetown” at Wayne State’s Underground Theatre Company opens July 26
Continuing the Underground Theatre Company’s summer season at Wayne State is Urinetown, with music and lyrics by Mark Hollman, and book and lyrics by Greg Kotis. The production will run from. July 26 – August 3. n the not-so-distant future, a terrible water shortage and 20-year drought has...
July 23: Rec It Tuesdays Evening of Art at Pierce Park
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Kristina Martin for the information in this story.) Rec It Tuesdays continues on July 23 with an event by Chelsea Area Friends for Recreation, Curiouser Clay and Geek Brush Studio at Pierce Park, 851 Main St. from 6-8 p.m. Join Chelsea Area Friends for...
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