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FOOD & DRINK
Priority violations found at 34 Livingston County restaurants in June
HOWELL — Each month, the Livingston County Health Department inspects restaurants, schools and other facilities for unsafe food practices. Good food safety practices are critical to preventing foodborne illness and promoting public health. The Livingston Daily publishes reports on "priority" violations — ones that could "directly lead to contamination of food or increase the risk of transmitting a foodborne illness,” as well as corrective measures taken. All reports are available at swordsolutions.com/inspections. ...
Food truck heaven: Here's our top picks for Food Truck Friday
PINCKNEY — Summertime is food truck season in Livingston County, with regular events in Howell and Pinckney and beyond. In particular, locals enjoy Food Truck Fridays in downtown Pinckney. In addition to food, vendors set up booths selling handmade trinkets and goods while live music plays in the background. The next Food Truck...
Transformed Kroger in Hamburg boasts cheese kiosk, wider aisles
HAMBURG TWP. — Shoppers at the Kroger in Hamburg Township will notice a transformation during their next grocery trip. Store officials, employees and local leaders gathered Wednesday, July 31, to commemorate the completion of a nearly 30,000-square-foot expansion of the store at 9700 Chilson Commons Circle near Pinckney. The national grocery and pharmacy retailer...
Purple Rose Theatre’s 2024-2025 Season Begins with Jeff Daniels comedy
CHELSEA — The Purple Rose Theatre Company (PRTC) has selected an exciting lineup of plays for its 34th season, featuring a Michigan Premiere and three World Premiere productions. PRTC Founder and Artistic Director, Jeff Daniels, to open the season this September with a wacky World Premiere comedy that includes classic Christmas characters and internet shenanigans in, “OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY GRINCH IN FIGHT WITH RUDOLPH POLICE CALLED”. PRTC Resident Artist, Eric Pfeffinger (“Human Error”) returns in February 2025 with a Michigan Premiere that shares a unique connection in, “Fourteen Funerals.”
Sustainable Style: Discover Cass and Co. Upscale Thrift
Nestled in the heart of the community, Cass and Co. Upscale Thrift is more than just an upscale thrift and gift shop—it represents a movement towards a more sustainable and stylish future. This vibrant store caters to everyone, offering a wide array of high-quality items at affordable prices. From clothes, purses, shoes and jewelry to home decor, handmade items and much more, Cass and Co. ensures that every family member finds something special.
Your mouth will water over the cheesesteaks at Izzy’s Hoagie Shop in Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR, MI - Some kids snuck out to drink. I snuck out for hoagies. I had curfew when I went to boarding school in Andover, Massachusetts. Leaving out the back door of my dorm at Bishop Hall was always a risk. I still remember that door’s piercing squeak.
Where to find the best sandwich in Metro Detroit
Who has the best sandwich shop in all of Metro Detroit?. After more than 170,000 votes for businesses in various categories across Metro Detroit, we’re announcing the big winners. For best sandwich, here’s how the top two finished:. Mid Eight Sandwich Shop (Livonia) Zingerman’s (Ann Arbor) Mid...
Ann Arbor alley tagger is ‘breaking one of the biggest unwritten street rules,’ artist says
ANN ARBOR, MI — Gary Horton’s artwork can be found in a number of places in the Ann Arbor area. The Ypsilanti-based muralist and graffiti artist has colorful, action-packed murals that pop on the sides of downtown buildings and large paintings on display inside the Michigan Theater. But...
'Lucky Ruby': Howell native pens children's book to encourage interfaith families
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — A former Howell resident is publishing her first children’s book, based on her daughter’s interfaith upbringing. “Lucky Ruby,” by Laura Rittman, follows the story of a young girl, Ruby, who is raised celebrating both Christian and Jewish holidays. Ruby invites a classmate, Violet, to her family’s holiday, but later overhears the classmate making fun of her family’s interfaith traditions. ...
The lunch scene is changing in downtown Ann Arbor & other Washtenaw County business news
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI -- The lunch hour in downtown Ann Arbor has been looking a bit different lately, according to a handful of restaurant owners. As downtown Ann Arbor restauranters adapt to a change in sales, they can’t help but wonder why there is less business lately. But that’s...
Michigan’s ‘bison wrangler’ shares secrets of the Domino’s Farms herd
ANN ARBOR — On the northeast edge of Ann Arbor, between M-14 and Domino’s Farms, is where the buffalo roam. There, drivers on their daily commute can often catch a glimpse of a herd of 75 bison, grazing across a 90-acre pasture that is part of the Domino’s Farms complex. If they look closely enough, they may also see the beat-up red Ford pickup of Todd Crocker, the herd’s official bison wrangler.
Howell Man Works Overtime to Buy Vests for K-9 Dogs
A Howell man has paid for a protective vest for a Wayne County Sheriff’s Department officer’s K-9 dog, as well as a vest for a Kent County K-9. According to the Detroit Free Press, Tom Sperling of Howell said he always had a soft spot for dogs and even more so after his Belgian Malinois dog died. The 61-year-old Sperling had heard about the efforts of an Ohio boy, Brady Snakovsky, to secure ballistic vests for K-9 dogs.
UM alumni association returns with author’s talk on disinformation
The Toledo branch of the University of Michigan alumni association hosted its first major event in years this week, as roughly 80 people showed up to hear UM law professor Barbara McQuade talk about her new book, Attack From Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America. As she began speaking Tuesday at the Maumee branch of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library, Ms. McQuade noticed a man in the front row wearing an Ohio State University shirt. “This shows something right in society,” she said while shaking his hand. “We can have rivalries, we can have friendly rivalries, but we don’t need to be enemies. We can root for Ohio State or we can be right and root for Michigan.” The crowd laughed, but she explained that she was being serious, going on to express concern about growing animosity across partisan lines and how that has led to the erosion of public trust.
Apple TV’s ‘Me’ inspired by Ann Arbor writer’s time at Greenhills
ANN ARBOR, MI - Barry Levy didn’t feel comfortable with himself when he stepped foot in Ann Arbor. Moving as a high schooler from Boston, Levy enrolled at Greenhills School in the late 1980s. He describes himself at the time as short, exceptionally overweight, acne on his face and sporting a thick accent.
Controlled burns return to Ann Arbor’s parks and nature areas
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Seasonal ecological burns are set to begin on Monday in Treetown parks and nature areas. Burns will be conducted by staff and volunteers from the City of Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation (NAP) between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays between Monday, Aug. 5, and Dec. 20.
“Play It Forward” Kaleidoscope Concert Fundraiser
“Play It Forward” Kaleidoscope Concert Fundraiser. Silver Maples of Chelsea and The Chelsea Senior Center are thrilled to announce the upcoming “Play It Forward” Kaleidoscope Concert Fundraiser, featuring the renowned vocal group THREE MEN and a TENOR. Known for their outstanding pop vocal music, quick-witted humor, and overall likeability, THREE MEN and a TENOR promises an unforgettable musical experience for all attendees. Join us for an evening of fantastic entertainment and community spirit as we “Play It Forward” to support live music for area seniors. Your participation and generosity help ensure the continuation of vibrant cultural events that enrich the lives of seniors in the greater Chelsea community.
In Review: Dexter Community Players’ rendition of School House Rock ROCKED!!!
I was lucky enough to attend Dexter Community Players’ rendition of School House Rock, Junior on opening night, Friday July 12 at Columbus Hall and Banquet Center. This nostalgic show featured favorites such as “A noun is a Person, Place, or Thing” and “Conjunction Junction.”. The...
Destination Ann Arbor and Choose Lansing Join Cities of the Big Ten Passport Initiative
As the Big Ten has expanded, so have the tourism opportunities between the 18 member schools, which are now spread from coast to coast. Destination Ann Arbor and Choose Lansing have announced their participation in the new Cities of the Big Ten passport initiative, a collaborative effort designed to encourage visitors to explore beyond athletic events and discover attractions in each of the Big Ten cities.
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