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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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
VOTE NOW: Where is Monroe County's top spot for ice cream?
MONROE COUNTY — According to the International Dairy Foods Association, ice cream, in one form or another, dates back to the second century — B.C! That's a cool fact, eh (pun intended)? Alexander the Great was known to enjoy honey-and-nectar flavored snow and ice, and Biblical references point to King Solomon having a fondness for iced drinks as well. A thousand years ago, Marco Polo returned to Italy from the Far East with a recipe...
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...
At-home bakery is ‘Rising Joy’ for Monroe woman
MONROE — Baking bread has turned into “Rising Joy” for Bethany Mingione. That’s the name of her home business on North Monroe Street. The 37-year-old specializes in making sourdough breads and baked goods. “My whole life I grew up baking,” Mingione said. “Two years ago, I...
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.
For the bees and butterflies: Bible study leads to local wave of zinnias
MONROE — A Bible study led to a local wave of colorful zinnias, which are attracting threatened bees and monarch butterflies.This summer, Sister Anne Wisda’s heirloom hot pink, orange, purple and yellow zinnias are blooming across Monroe, all because Monroe City Church began studying the Psalms. “So many of her flowers are growing. It’s really exciting to see them spreading,” said Pastor Sarah Quint. She and her husband, Pastor Steve, lead Monroe City Church.Last summer, Quint noticed...
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.
Free art demonstration: Monroe artist to discuss nature, modern twists in her work
MONROE — Jefferson Middle School art teacher Tricia Shanea Martinez is known for her vividly hued art and modern twists. Next week, she’ll show how she infuses nature into art, with twists, like color. "Many of my pieces are very floral in detail. I many times will use a modern color palette to finish off these pieces," Martinez said. ...
“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...
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