Police body cam footage shows Ann Arbor man falsely identified, detained at Target store The footage obtained by MLive/The Ann Arbor News shows what played out when Ann Arbor resident Blair Shelton, featured in a documentary about a sweeping search for a serial rapist, was falsely identif...

Do better, AAPD. #a2council

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Just popping in here to pour one out for the Library Green Conservancy

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The cool think about local journalism is that you can have a real impact on your community.

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Two brick houses that are mirror images of one another.

Pop quiz: which one of these houses is a virtuous single-family home and which one is a despicable triplex ripping neighborhood integrity asunder?

Ypsilanti water tower.

Good morning from Michigan’s most architecturally significant building.

Draft Comprehensive Land Use Plan (Comp Plan) A plan to guide growth and land use decisions

New CULP draft just dropped: engage.a2gov.org/comprehensiv...

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Dan pointing out that the people yelling about "dark money" in local politics in 2024 became the Every Accusation is a Confession caucus in 2025. #A2Council

Larrytown mentioned meme.

What do we need to do to get Larrytown officially added to as a place in Google Maps?

Several LGC board mbrs played key roles in the 2024 cmpn to regulate election finance in A2, arguing that "dark money" and "special interests" had too much pwer.

The next year: LGC illegally plowed its (charitably donated) reserves into a losing effort to stop the AADL's library project. #a2council

Their bakery is really good. Very solid sourdough loaves.

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The Library Green Elegy: Dark Money Group Fined For Ann Arbor Election Interference Ann Arbor voters passed a pair of special election ballot measures in August of 2025 that would hopefully put to rest: what should be done ...

6 months ago, voters in Ann Arbor decided turn the page on the Library Lot. Erich Z. shares an elegy for the Library Green Conservancy. The non-profit opposed the Props A and B and was found to have violated state campaign finance laws.

www.damnarbor.com/2026/02/the-...

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#A2Council Ann Arbor should stack, pack and tax the rich: sstrudeau.com/posts/how-an...

Is he copypastaing himself again?

Only 14 years to the sesquicentennial. We need to have a big party.

Yup!

the 9th largest swamp white oak in Michigan. The 10th largest is in the background.

the 10th largest swamp white oak in Michigan. The 9th largest is in the background.

The 9th and 10th largest Quercus bicolor (swamp white oak) in Michigan are located on the 1000 block of Pearl Street in Ypsilanti. At 178 and 171 inches in circumference, respectively I like to imagine these two trees are siblings who have watched each other grow over the years.

#ThickTrunkTuesday

My sense is that the older NIMBYs are still upset about how leaf collection changed. It's something you come across when you are reading the deep lore.

Ypsilanti water tower.

Balmy morning in Ypsilanti.

Screenshot of test reading. “Ann Arbor has a very small and vocal geocentric minority that has a blatant disdain for cars and commuters. There was a proposal to add a lane in each direction on US23 between M14 and 94 to ease the daily congestion but it was roundly rejected. That part of US 23 is not even in the city limits but commenters said: "Let them ride the train." Seriously, what train? People commuting to cities north and south are supposed to abandon their cars and ride a non-existent train? Hogwash!”

Am I reading this correctly? Is the accusation here that Ann Arborites who opposed expanding US23 have rejected heliocentrism?

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This photo shows a winter street scene with snow on the ground. The main focus is on utility infrastructure - there are several tall utility poles with power lines running between them creating a web of cables across the cloudy gray sky. In the center, there's a distinctive H-frame utility structure made of tall wooden or concrete poles with a horizontal crossbeam. The road appears to be clear and wet, with white lane markings visible. Orange and white construction cones line the side of the road. In the background, you can see commercial buildings and signage, including what appears to be "CALL TOPCO" on a yellow sign. There are also traffic signs visible, including "No Left Turn" signs. The bare trees in the distance and the overall gray, overcast sky give the scene a typical winter atmosphere. The setting appears to be a commercial or industrial area along a main road, possibly during or after road construction work given the traffic cones. ALT by Claude

This photo shows another view of a similar winter street scene. The image features tall utility poles with H-frame crossbeams supporting power lines against an overcast gray sky. The poles appear to be metal lattice or truss-style construction with horizontal crossbeams. In the foreground, there's a clear road with white lane markings and a speed limit sign showing 40 mph. Snow covers the ground on both sides of the road, and orange construction cones are visible along the roadside. Several vehicles can be seen on the road and parked in the background. The yellow "CALL TOPDOG" billboard is visible again in the background, along with a traffic light and various other street signs. Bare winter trees line the area, and commercial buildings are visible in the distance. The overall atmosphere is cold and wintry with the gray sky and snow-covered landscape. This appears to be taken from a slightly different angle than the first photo, possibly a bit further down the same road or intersection. ALT by Claude

Why are all these telephone poles hanging sideways in the air along Eight Mile?

Screenshot of text reading: "how to train a emu bird for upcoming any potential war or conflict for safety heard they won a war against australian army in the 30s, so they are good at this stuff and have potential. how can i use this in my favour, without treating the bird harshly?"

Every few months there is an incredible post on the Eastern Michigan University subreddit (r/emu). Today is one of those days:

Ypsilanti water tower.

Good morning Ypsilanti.

Beautiful sunrise right now.

Amazing how 24 degrees feels balmy now.

A line of splashes behind a duck-type bird making a takeoff run in a winter river. Canada Geese in the foreground & Background.

Ann Arbor, MI 1/30/26 Common Merganser Takeoff Run #Birds #BirdoftheDay #Ducks #Photography #Nature

Ypsi business stepping up.

Here's some DadArbor content:

I just showed my son "The Bass Player" by Kids in the Hall. His only response:

"Does he think that's funny?"

Ypsilanti water tower

Good morning Ypsilanti.