A Time to Connect and a Time to Sell
This is what happens when you "door-to-door" sell at an eventPhoto by Miguel SaavedraNetworking is not the only way to bring customers to your business. You've got telemarketing, door-to-door sales,...
View ArticleFood Gatherers looking for big final day to meet 2012 Rockin' For The Hungry...
The 2012 Rockin' For The Hungry food drive is entering its final day Sunday. Since Wednesday, Food Gatherers volunteers have collected more than 100 tons of food and financial donations from donors to...
View ArticlePossible snow and rain coming to Ann Arbor area Sunday
Sunday's forecast calls for a chance of snow and rain in the morning, followed by rain showers later in the day. A high of 39 degrees F is expected Sunday, with wind chills down to 25. Winds will be...
View ArticleNorton's opens west side flower shop location in time for holidays
Tim Galea, president of Norton's Flowers, stands in the showroom of the new west side Ann Arbor locationAngela Smith for AnnArbor.com Norton’s Flowers and Gifts reopened its west side shop in a new...
View ArticleMichigan cases tied to meningitis outbreak hit 214
A fungal meningitis patient holds one of the pills she takes twice a day for treatment Nov. 8 in her Minnesota home. Ben Garvin | The Associated PressA national outbreak of fungal meningitis linked to...
View ArticleAATA announces Blake Transit Center bus boarding locations to change...
These will be the Blake Transit Center boarding locations for the various bus routes starting Monday as the AATA closes the transit mall for construction of a new BTC.AATASeven bus boarding locations...
View ArticleAnn Arbor native starts Facebook page 'Save Blimpy Burger'
Hundreds of burger lovers are taking to Facebook to show their support for Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger after it was announced Thursday that the longtime Ann Arbor restaurant would be moving by next...
View ArticleThousands take to the streets in 2012 Girls on the Run 5K in Ypsilanti
Friends, family and girls between the ages of 8 and 13 braved a cold Sunday morning to participate in the Girls on the Run 5K in Ypsilanti. The organization coordinates the race so young girls can...
View ArticleRight-to-work opponents to sing Christmas carols outside Gov. Rick Snyder's...
A group of labor supporters is hoping Gov. Rick Snyder will be moved by the Christmas spirit Monday night and reverse his stance on controversial right-to-work legislation. Following chaotic protests...
View ArticleLuxury student housing hits college campuses nationwide
Chances are your college apartment didn’t have walk-in closets, granite countertops and a resort-style pool with private cabanas. But for a growing number of college students, these luxury amenities...
View ArticleFed Chairman Ben Bernanke to speak at University of Michigan in January
United States Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is set to speak at the University of Michigan on Jan. 14, 2013. Ben Bernanke is scheduled to speak at the University of Michigan in January. AP...
View ArticleSingle-vehicle crash backs up northbound US-23
A single-vehicle crash backed up traffic for miles on northbound US-23 near Ann Arbor Monday morning, according to police dispatchers. Dispatchers said Michigan State Police troopers went to...
View ArticleAnn Arbor mom launches online business, Ollie and Stella Children's Outfitters
Lin Buyher spends a lot of time outside. Sometimes it’s hiking or camping, surrounded by nature. Sometimes its attending sporting events and running errands in the city. Either way, her family of...
View ArticleAnn Arbor police investigating 4 home invasions, 2 break-ins at nonprofits
Ann Arbor police are investigating six break-ins that occurred over the weekend at homes and nonprofit organizations, police said Monday morning. Four homes and two businesses reported being broken...
View ArticleRockin' for the Hungry results: Food Gatherers receives 150 tons of food,...
Jakob, a volunteer, helps load a moving pod full of donated food for Rockin' for the Hungry. Courtney Sacco I AnnArbor.com The 2012 Food Gatherers Rockin' for the Hungry fundraiser drive received 150...
View ArticleMan who shot himself after traffic stop Saturday dies
This story has been updated with information on the man's death. The 31-year-old Ypsilanti Township man who shot himself on the front porch of an Ypsilanti Township home died late Sunday night after...
View ArticleFirst-ever NFL 'franchising boot camp' to take place in Ann Arbor
The National Football League will host a four-day conference in Ann Arbor devoted to helping players adjust to life after football. The Ross School of BusinessFile photo | AnnArbor.com The league's...
View ArticleUniversity of Michigan to pay $1.5M for Blimpy Burger property and nearby...
Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger at 551 South Division Street in Ann Arbor. Related article: Owner: Blimpy Burger must move as University of Michigan buys building The University of Michigan is buying the...
View ArticleEMU resolves case of Julea Ward, former student kicked out of program for...
EMU has resolved its case against Julea Ward.File photo The case of a former Eastern Michigan University student kicked out of a counseling program after declining to counsel a gay client has reached...
View ArticleCash, jewelry reported stolen in Northfield Township home invasion
Northfield Township police are investigating a home invasion that is believed to have occurred between the hours of 6:20 a.m. and 5:05 p.m. Thursday in the 6500 block of Hellner Road. The front door...
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