Ann Arbor's weekly newsletter. Local news, food, events, and everything that makes this town worth loving.https://michigander.org/https://michigander.org/p/u-m-is-spending-15m-so-you-can-sleep-natty-bound/https://michigander.org/p/u-m-is-spending-15m-so-you-can-sleep-natty-bound/Plus: Frozen Four in Vegas, a $70M raise, and compost is backMichigander Ryan April 06, 2026 Morning, Ann Arbor! Big week. New president, quiet trains, and your compost cart goes back to the curb t...Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMThttps://michigander.org/p/final-four-pete-s-is-back/https://michigander.org/p/final-four-pete-s-is-back/Plus: Hockey's #1, $118M for Fifth Ave, and law students fight for a senior's gardenMichigander Ryan March 30, 2026 Morning, Ann Arbor! Remember that 20-story affordable housing tower at 350 S. Fif...Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMThttps://michigander.org/p/blimpy-burger-closes-for-a-makeover/https://michigander.org/p/blimpy-burger-closes-for-a-makeover/Plus: March Madness rolls, a new downtown bar opening, and 52 inches of snow up northMichigander Ryan March 23, 2026 🌡️ 38 and gray today. At least the snow is someone else's problem this week. M...Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMThttps://michigander.org/p/1-seed-wolverines-new-ashley-street-bar-20m-in-orange-cones/https://michigander.org/p/1-seed-wolverines-new-ashley-street-bar-20m-in-orange-cones/Plus: Superfund cleanup begins, land use plan vote, $2M Kerrytown condoMichigander Ryan March 16, 2026 Morning, Ann Arbor! Morning, Ann Arbor! Tournament starts Thursday and your Wolverines play at...Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMThttps://michigander.org/p/14-stories-180-apartments-and-a-lot-of-opinions/https://michigander.org/p/14-stories-180-apartments-and-a-lot-of-opinions/Plus: Blue Cross vs. Michigan Medicine, both basketball teams dancing, and a $4M estate with a libraryMichigander Ryan March 09, 2026 Morning, Ann Arbor! If you've walked past the corner of Madison...Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMThttps://michigander.org/p/gold-medals-viral-nuns-and-the-best-bagel-in-ann-arbor/https://michigander.org/p/gold-medals-viral-nuns-and-the-best-bagel-in-ann-arbor/Plus: Big Ten title, a new library vision, and 115K applications March 02, 2026 Morning, Ann Arbor! Lot of new Michiganders. Welcome. You picked a good one. It’s spring break this week, enjoy the o...Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMThttps://michigander.org/p/sourdough-pancakes-and-a-no-tip-policy/https://michigander.org/p/sourdough-pancakes-and-a-no-tip-policy/Plus: #1 Michigan vs Duke, a statue for a trailblazer, and your weekly real estate checkMichigander Ryan February 23, 2026 Morning, Ann Arbor! In 1974, a 21-year-old U-M student named Kathy Kozache...Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMThttps://michigander.org/p/new-tiki-bar-opens-off-main-street/https://michigander.org/p/new-tiki-bar-opens-off-main-street/We're Ryan and James, your new Monday morning inbox companions. First, thank you. The response since Andrew's transition has been incredibly warm, and we don't take that for granted. Everything you...Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:00:13 GMThttps://michigander.org/p/bev-s-bagels-to-open-location-on-liberty-street-next-year/https://michigander.org/p/bev-s-bagels-to-open-location-on-liberty-street-next-year/December 22, 2025   Morning, Ann Arbor! Don’t even bother with today’s real estate section. Nothing exciting to see there. Just your run-of-the-mill Parisian-themed penthouse with “rare pieces fr...Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:00:11 GMThttps://michigander.org/p/l-l-bean-announces-ann-arbor-location-coming-fall-2026/https://michigander.org/p/l-l-bean-announces-ann-arbor-location-coming-fall-2026/December 15, 2025   Morning, Ann Arbor! You all are the best. After announcing last week that I’d be winding down the Michigander at the end of the month, you all flooded my inbox with replies. Wh...Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:00:13 GMThttps://michigander.org/p/wolverine-tower-to-be-demolished/https://michigander.org/p/wolverine-tower-to-be-demolished/December 08, 2025   Morning, Ann Arbor! Well, I’m just going to come right out and say it. At the end of the month, I’ll be shutting down the Michigander. For the past 3 years, I’ve sat down at a...Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:00:31 GMThttps://michigander.org/p/kindlefest-midnight-madness-return-this-friday/https://michigander.org/p/kindlefest-midnight-madness-return-this-friday/December 01, 2025   Morning, Ann Arbor! And welcome to December! If you’re free, try to head downtown this Friday night - Ann Arbor will transform into a winter wonderland as three downtown distri...Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:00:29 GMThttps://michigander.org/p/mayor-christopher-taylor-to-seek-one-final-term-in-office/https://michigander.org/p/mayor-christopher-taylor-to-seek-one-final-term-in-office/November 24, 2025   Morning, Ann Arbor! The Game is this weekend. The Buckeyes are heavy favorites, but look at that forecast. Anything could happen. Go Blue. Read Time: 3 minutesReader Count: 4,1...Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:00:24 GMThttps://michigander.org/p/shinola-cafe-to-host-match-pop-up-for-limited-time/https://michigander.org/p/shinola-cafe-to-host-match-pop-up-for-limited-time/November 17, 2025   Morning, Ann Arbor! Busy week for Main Street - new Matcha pop-up, new Korean-style restaurant, and a new gift shop!   Read Time: 3 minutesReader Count: 4,170 towniesPercent o...Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:00:11 GMThttps://michigander.org/p/michigan-medicine-to-open-the-d-dan-and-betty-kahn-health-care-pavilion-this-month/https://michigander.org/p/michigan-medicine-to-open-the-d-dan-and-betty-kahn-health-care-pavilion-this-month/November 10, 2025   Morning, Ann Arbor! Here’s some wholesome content to start your day off with: Bryce Underwood dressed up like Batman to visit kids at C.S. Mott’s Children’s Hospital.   Read Ti...Mon, 10 Nov 2025 11:00:20 GMThttps://michigander.org/p/morgan-wallen-to-play-two-night-set-at-big-house-next-summer/https://michigander.org/p/morgan-wallen-to-play-two-night-set-at-big-house-next-summer/November 03, 2025   Morning, Ann Arbor! Word to the wise, if you want to troll a local business online, don’t pick Fraser’s Pub. They’ll make an example out of you.   Read Time: 3 minutesReader C...Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:00:13 GMThttps://michigander.org/p/opening-date-set-for-barton-bandemer-pedestrian-tunnel/https://michigander.org/p/opening-date-set-for-barton-bandemer-pedestrian-tunnel/October 27, 2025   Morning, Ann Arbor! If you haven’t yet, take a cruise down Huron River Drive this week. You’ll remember why Ann Arbor in the Fall is undefeated.   Read Time: 3 minutesReader Co...Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:00:26 GMThttps://michigander.org/p/city-launches-ann-arbor-open-data-portal-with-dozens-of-maps-and-dashboards/https://michigander.org/p/city-launches-ann-arbor-open-data-portal-with-dozens-of-maps-and-dashboards/October 20, 2025   Morning, Ann Arbor! Last week we had a few days in the 70s, this week we’ll be lucky to be in the 60s. Bundle up!   Read Time: 3 minutesReader Count: 4,131 towniesPercent of An...Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:00:16 GMThttps://michigander.org/p/after-20-years-on-maynard-campus-student-bike-shop-to-close/https://michigander.org/p/after-20-years-on-maynard-campus-student-bike-shop-to-close/October 13, 2025   Morning, Ann Arbor! Pop quiz! What does akakojiishiins mean in Ojibwe? Answer is 3 stories below.   Read Time: 3 minutesReader Count: 4,126 towniesPercent of Ann Arbor Reading:...Mon, 13 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMThttps://michigander.org/p/aadl-announces-plans-to-acquire-the-ann-arbor-observer/https://michigander.org/p/aadl-announces-plans-to-acquire-the-ann-arbor-observer/October 06, 2025   Morning, Ann Arbor! Look at that forecast. Summer weather has held on strong, but a 20-degree drop tomorrow means Fall is going to win in the end. If 60 degree highs and 40 deg...Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT