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Park #163 - Ann Arbor Observer “To give back twelve hundred linear feet of riverfront in the heart of Ann Arbor—it really is remarkable,” says Stacy Fox.

Park #163
Introducing Broadway Park West. Read the full story here: annarborobserver.com/park-163/

Target: Public Health
The Washtenaw County Health Department relies in part on information from federal experts to do its work. Shake-ups in the federal department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are calling the accuracy... Read the full story here: annarborobserver.com/target-publi...

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The New Dorms
Clearing the blocks south of Madison kicked off Phase 2 of the U-M’s Central Campus Residential Development. Read the full story here: annarborobserver.com/the-new-dorms/

Play It Again Sports Comes to Saline
The athletic equipment resale franchise will open in late October. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/play-it-agai...

Have you been to the new Hazel Coffee Co.? If so, what did you think?

Have you been to the new Hazel Coffee Co.? If so, what did you think?

Exploring Matthaei Botanical Gardens and trails. Open until 8pm on Wednesdays

Exploring Matthaei Botanical Gardens and trails. Open until 8pm on Wednesdays

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Sign of the Times - Ann Arbor Observer The September ceremony featured speeches both lofty and bitterly political.

Sign of the Times
Ann Arbor’s pioneering queer politicians return for an overdue commemoration. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/sign-of-the-...

Hometown Clickbait - Ann Arbor Observer How far will newspapers go to earn online revenue? Pretty far, judging from the ads that follow articles on MLive.com.

Hometown Clickbait
Joan’s “Ann Arbor” shop has clones around the country. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/hometown-cli...

Zingerman’s Tailgate at EMU to benefit Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels
A winning combination: enjoy delicious food from Zingerman’s, support seniors in our community, and cheer on the Eastern Eagles! For more info and tickets:
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Enrollment Threat
The Trump administration is targeting college students from other countries—and hitting the U-M. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/enrollment-t...

The Coulsons Open Main Street Provisions  - Ann Arbor Observer Open since February, Main Street Provisions offers artisan cheeses, meats, and gourmet food items in the Sylvan Building, next door to Agricole Farm Stop.

The Coulsons Open Main Street Provisions
Artful charcuterie boards and more. Read the full story here

Target: Public Broadcasting - Ann Arbor Observer At first, Wendy Turner, executive director and general manager of Michigan Public was reasonably optimistic.

Target: Public Broadcasting
In late July, President Trump clawed back more than $1 billion of approved funding for public broadcasting, including $24 million from Michigan stations. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/target-publi...

What $12.5 Million Buys - Ann Arbor Observer $12.495 million: That’s what the family of the late Louis P. Ferris Jr. got for his eighty-five-acre spread at 4000 Vorhies Rd.

What $12.5 Million Buys

The late Lou Ferris’s Superior Twp. estate includes a 15,000-square-foot mansion and a working farm. Read the full story here: annarborobserver.com/what-12-5-mi...

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Hey Ann Arbor, do you have any questions about the Ann Arbor District Library acquiring the Ann Arbor Observer? Chat with Brooke and Danielle here:

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Did you hear? The Ann Arbor District Library Plans to Acquire the Ann Arbor Observer! Read about it here: aadl.org/node/647334

The Observer's Next Leaders - Ann Arbor Observer My first Ann Arbor Observer article appeared in the October 1980 issue. This October will be my last as editor.

The Observer’s Next Leaders
Introducing our new editor and publisher. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/the-observer...

Flag on the Play - Ann Arbor Observer U-M faces fines that could amount to $35 million, according to Yahoo Sports. It’s one of the largest financial penalties in NCAA history.

Flag on the Play
The fines will hurt, but Michigan Football escaped the worst penalties. Read full story here annarborobserver.com/flag-on-the-...

Screens vs. School - Ann Arbor Observer Phones are a point of contention at all levels of the education system: from individual classrooms to the school district—and the Michigan legislature.

Screens vs. School
Parents and teachers agree that cell phones are a distraction in the classroom, but Lansing punted on the problem. Could a hanging shoe organizer be the answer? Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/screens-vs-s...

What She Said
Q: On October 8, my husband and I are celebrating our third wedding anniversary. We love biking, hiking, kayaking followed by a good meal and a cold beer. Got any advice for an unforgettable Ann Arbor date night? Read the answer here: annarborobserver.com/blog/a-true-...

Band Tour - Ann Arbor Observer Over eighteen days, the band performed in Austria, France, and Germany, filling town squares and concert halls in seven cities.

Band Tour
The Michigan Marching Band went to Europe this summer—and football wants to follow next year. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/band-tour/

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at Broadway Park West Bridge , Friday