The Ann Arbor Observer

3 weeks ago | annarborobserver.com | Brooke Black

Q. The old Washtenaw County Garage (I think) across the street from the YMCA has been demolished except for the chimney which is home to chimney swifts. It is beloved by Ann Arbor birders. Is the chimney being preserved and, I hope, being incorporated into whatever future development might occur?

3 weeks ago | annarborobserver.com | Brooke Black

Within its exposed brick walls, character-rich wood flooring, and high-backed booths, Red Hawk consistently served what became a loyal clientele of locals and university faculty and staff. Subscribe Now This content is for subscribers only. Already a member? Log in here

3 weeks ago | annarborobserver.com | Brooke Black

Since city council decided not to expand the primary runway at the Ann Arbor Municipal Airport last December, some are asking questions about the future of the property. Subscribe Now This content is for subscribers only. Already a member? Log in here

3 weeks ago | annarborobserver.com | Brooke Black

It’s not easy planning a “cheerful” Ukrainian celebration these days, but U-M statistician Iryna Bondarenko is determined to do just that. The observance of Vyshyvanka Day on May 15 “will not focus on the war,” she says. “ It’s something for people to enjoy.”Subscribe Now This content is for subscribers only. Already a member? Log in here

3 weeks ago | annarborobserver.com | Brooke Black

Al Gallup is ninety-eight and has lived in Ann Arbor all his life. However, the retired school administrator has never seen anything like the building now under construction near his home on Bydding Rd. “They’re building a house with a method I’ve never seen—Styrofoam—a lot of concrete work, [and] now more Styrofoam blocks came in,” says Gallup. This content is for subscribers only.