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FOOD & DRINK
Chelsea’s Taste of Cuba
When was the last time you had authentic Cuban Food in our area? The Martinez family thought the same thing when they moved to Mid-Michigan from Miami 2.5 years ago. The family noticed a need for authentic Cuban food options in the area. They searched and researched for Cuban food within the surrounding cities and came up empty-handed.
Jameson's landlord wants to set the record straight
BRIGHTON —A downtown building owner in Brighton says news of Jameson's Irish Pub and Grill's closure left people with the wrong impression. Eric Siegel of EDS Investments — whose family owns the building at 110 E. Grand River Ave. — said "the notion that we kicked Jameson’s out of the building has somehow circulated the market." ...
Who has the best french fries in Livingston? Locals crown Mackle's
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — Our readers gave their "tots" on the matter, and the best local french fries have been crowned. We asked locals to vote between six nominees on National French Fry Day. Mackle's Table and Taps, located at 1774 N. Old US-23, was voted No. 1 among sit-down and fast-food restaurants in The Daily's online poll.
Pinckney’s Sitko posts sixth career win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League event at Detroit River
TRENTON, Mich. – Boater Michael Sitko of Pinckney, Michigan, caught a five-bass limit weighing 24 pounds, 13 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on the Detroit River. The tournament was the second event of the season for the BFL Michigan Division. Sitko earned $10,917, including the lucrative $7,000 Phoenix MLF Contingency Bonus, for his victory.
Mason’s Rayner Park to be torn down and rebuilt
MASON, Mich. (WLNS) – Rayner Park, one of the last wooden parks in mid-Michigan, built in 1993, is set to be demolished and replaced. This comes after concerns about the park’s maintenance and safety, as the city says it was only expected to last 20 years. “So I grew up in Mason just down the road,” […]
July 17: Corn, Peaches, Tomatoes at Wednesday Farmers Market
Fresh Michigan corn, tomatoes, and zucchini, along with Michigan peaches, blueberries, raspberries and cherries will all be for sale at the Wednesday Chelsea Farmers Market this week. Kettle corn and baked goods, peanut butter, freeze dried fruits and treats, micro greens, Polish foods, and seasonings will also be available. The...
New permanent jewelry, gift shop aims to create 'connection' near Brighton
BRIGHTON TWP. — New shopkeeper Karrie Stone links customers up with customizable, permanent jewelry to commemorate important moments, relationships and memories. Stone's new shop, One Link at a Time, which also sells gifts and features "selfie" stations, is open by appointment only at 10611 E. Grand River Ave. Stone plans to begin regular hours two days a week sometime in August.
Inside the evolution of Ann Arbor and Ypsi hip-hop
This story is part of a series about arts and culture in Washtenaw County. It is made possible by the Ann Arbor Art Center, the Ann Arbor Summer Festival, Destination Ann Arbor, Larry and Lucie Nisson, and the University Musical Society. Will Higgs, better known as DJ Chill Will, has...
Country Blues Narrative With Songs At Brighton District Library
A program featuring a country blues narrative with songs is set tomorrow night at the Brighton District Library. The program will take attendees on a tour through history with a musical twist on Wednesday at the library from 7 to 8pm. It features a narrated journey from the first recorded Blues songs in the 1920s to just after World War II.
New grant program offers funds for Ypsi community gardens
Ypsilanti-based nonprofit Growing Hope's new Community Garden Grants program will offer grants ranging from $200 to $1,000 for garden projects that serve under-resourced communities in the Ypsi area. Growing Hope expects to award five to eight grants, using funds from Washtenaw County. Growing Hope Executive Director Julius Buzzard says the...
Washtenaw United: Youth Arts Alliance helps young folks create community and improve lives
Heather Martin, Youth Arts Alliance (YAA) lives in Ypsilanti with her son. Heather has been a teaching artist for over 15 years and holds a Master’s of Social Work degree from The University of Michigan. She believes that healing-centered, arts programming welcomes healthier, safer communities. Heather has extensive experience in the coordination and management of innovative, collaborative arts and culture projects through collective interdisciplinary community coalitions. Heather built YAA’s programming model on strengths-based, trauma-informed practices, research in landscape of mental health, and the need for fostering critical intergenerational connections in community through collaborative art making.
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