The executive director of Free Bikes 4 Kidz Detroit wants to reach a major milestone: give away 4,000 bikes to children during the holiday season.

Coaches needed for Girls on the Run program

How to participate in a global beach clean-up in Southeast Michigan.

Kids can start the new school year with a new backpack and more at the 6th annual Back to School Empowerment Event in Detroit.

The space used to house Orchid Lane Boutique, a clothing and jewelry store, but has stood empty for some time.

The winning design depicts a colorful and abstract Huron River, green burr oak trees and a bold city skyline.

You can help local kids get new athletic shoes with a donation to a Detroit nonprofit.

Participants can show off their architectural skills and imagination by competing in six age-based categories for the chance to win medals, gift cards and trophies.

Closures will last through midnight on Saturday.

92 cents of every dollar generated through sales goes to programs and services in the community.

Eastern Michigan University will welcome three refugee students to campus during the upcoming fall semester, officials said.

If a firework causes a fire resulting in damage, those responsible may face civil or criminal liability, officials said.

The popular national news show will feature music from the Community High School Jazz Band and highlight local businesses.

One-week camps are offered for area residents ages 11-18 between July 22 and August 9.

Grab a lawn chair or a blanket and listen to free concerts performed by the Ann Arbor Civic Band every Wednesday through mid-July.

“I’ve been a customer at Booksweet for years, and am thrilled to keep Booksweet in Ann Arbor," said new owner Darcy Rhoden.

Those active in their community have the opportunity to get free heating & cooling equipment

Residents have until Friday to vote for their favorite.

The Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti District libraries are partnering with the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) to offer free rides.

The women-owned brand offers sportswear that players actually want to wear and personalize.

Browse the work of 90 artists during the annual Westside Art Hop in Ann Arbor.

Tree Town residents have until Friday, June 28 to vote for their favorites.

This past spring, 25 cents from each Shamrock Shake sold at almost 500 locations in Michigan was given to Ronald McDonald House Charities in Ann Arbor, Detroit, Grand Rapids and Lansing

Individual artists or teams from around the United States are eligible to submit designs for one or both projects up until 11:59 p.m. on June 23.

Iggy’s Eggies started as a walk-up window in Detroit in 2018.

Carshare services will also launch at Baker Commons on Thursday, with more services starting in the Hickory Creek and Miller Lane Apartments this summer.

Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley works to provide affordable and stable homes to area residents as rent and home ownership costs have skyrocketed in recent years.

Free classes for children ages 3-12 will be held around Ann Arbor, Pinckney and Ypsilanti.

Community members come together in the name of art

The 37th annual Detroit Senior Olympics will be held from June 10 through June 12.

Each grantee was randomly selected by Creative Washtenaw’s board chair Tina Walther from a group of 25 candidates around the county.

Washtenaw County residents can set out bags full of nonperishable and shelf-stable food donations near their mailboxes this Saturday before their usual letter delivery time.

“April usually means fewer dogs coming into our shelter,” said HSHV COO Matt Schaecher. “But not this year. We’re facing an urgent capacity situation, and really need folks to adopt.”

The annual celebration of downtown shows off more than 30 of the area’s unique businesses.

PanCan Purplestride Michigan will hold a walk for pancreatic cancer research on Saturday at the Troy Community Center.

City of Ann Arbor officials will host plant tours, at 919 Sunset Road, and activities during an open house between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 4.

workshop participants at the Ann Arbor Senior Center will be shown how to best utilize technology, like virtual reality, to improve their health and quality of life.

The neighborhood bar and comfortable third space has been operating since late 2011, but will permanently close on Saturday, May 11.

Make Food Not Waste is all about keeping scraps out of landfills

Months after a deadly mass shooting in Maine, backers and detractors held an hourslong debate over a so-called red flag bill.

The Canton Sports Center in Canton Township is celebrating reopening for the 2024 spring season with a “Light Up The Park” event after undergoing $1.2 million renovations.

At 8 p.m., A2SO will end its 2023-2024 Pop concert season with a Broadway and Hollywood-themed concert at the Michigan Theater.

Stellantis recently unveiled the second part to its 1,500-foot mural that features city history and relevance of Detroit’s east side.

Are you ready to celebrate 313 Day, Detroit?

City officials and members of the Downtown Development Authority will meet with residents and hear their take on land use, sustainability, equity, transportation and street usage.

Officials said the number of students using the pantry has doubled since last year and is expected to continue increasing.

Starting at 9 a.m., teams will build up the walls of a project at 966 N. Prospect Rd. in Ypsilanti for a future buyer.

Celebrate the foolishness from 4-5 p.m. on Sunday, April 7, on Main Street.

A non-profit professional theater company, Penny Seats performs comedies, dramas, musicals and more in Ann Arbor parks and pubs.

The newly-crowned champion bested local brewers including Jolly Pumpkin, HOMES, Grizzly Peak Brewing Co. and Wolverine State Brewing Company.

Yahoo Finance recently released its “The Most Expensive City in Every State” list and put Tree Town at the top for the Mitten State.

Right now, HSHV has 56 dogs, 35 cats and several rabbits and guinea pigs available for adoption, according to its website.

Officials said the milestone helps the city advance its Green Fleets Policy, which aims to reduce fossil fuel usage to help public health, the environment and City operations costs.

Money raised by the fundraiser helps to power Take Back the Night Ann Arbor’s rally and march on the University of Michigan campus.

In 2023, the troop sold 27,000 boxes of cookies between only 12 girls.

It’s the season for the popular American tradition of daddy-daughter dances: an opportunity for young girls to get all dressed up, taken out and treated like a princess by their fathers. Check out the list of dances!

Tree Town residents can register to attend free talks that delve into behind-the-scene machinations of city government and services.

The popular American tradition of a father-daughter dances are an opportunity for young girls to get all dressed up, taken out and treated like a princess by their fathers.

The city of Pontiac is working with the Waterford Regional Fire Department to offer free smoke detectors to residents.

Projects are eligible for funds if grant monies are used to increase healthcare access, advance community knowledge of mental and physical health or enhance the overall health of the surrounding population.

Early voting centers in Ann Arbor will be open between Saturday, Feb. 17, and Sunday, Feb. 25.

The awards are given to recognize extraordinary talent in the food and restaurant industry.

Pontiac nonprofit Lighthouse received two sizable donations Wednesday, which provided some much-needed assistance in response to their call for donations last week.

Residents interested in joining members of the City of Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation (NAP) department can join a community meeting and training in February to see what is involved in the program.

An emergency food supply for Oakland County families is getting dangerously low.

Although third on the list, Ann Arbor had the lowest tax burden for retirees out of the top 20 happiest cities.

Events for weekend of January 19-21.

An entrepreneurial pivot during COVID to help inspire and motivate women has become a lifechanging mission for two sisters and for human trafficking survivors.

Events for weekend of January 12-15.

Events for weekend of January 5-6.

There has been a shortage in volunteers willing to raise and train service dogs. Now, there’s a new push to get corporate America to step in to meet the demand to train service dogs.

Join community members, creatives and officials in celebrating 200 years of Tree Town at the Michigan Theater.

Our A4 team took a look back at all of the articles we’ve written this year and found the 10 that readers spent the most time with.

Santa and Ms. Claus returned to University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital this week to visit the hospital’s littlest patients.

Ann Arbor Municipal Center offices will close and trash collections will be delayed by the winter holidays.

Events for weekend of December 22-24.

Ann Arbor took the lead with 31, 394 people aged 18-24 moving into the city, outpacing both Provo, Utah and Boulder, Colorado.

Organizations around Washtenaw County are making sure everyone has a warm holiday meal.

Here's an opportunity to giveback and get involved.

It's nothing short of miracle. Aubrey Scaletta from the New River Valley lost both her feet in an accident while riding in her father's pickup truck. After six surgeries, Aubrey is defying odds, not only walking, but dancing.

The annual 5-day radio broadcast saw local personalities from ann arbor’s 107one, legislators and volunteers take to the mic to help raise donations.

Events for weekend of December 15-16.

DTE Energy crews and two special visitors stopped by Ronald McDonald House on Monday night to help young patients and their families light up the night with holiday cheer.

Events for weekend of December 8-10

The 12th annual S.A.Y. Detroit Radiothon benefiting area charities will be held Thursday at the Somerset Collection in Troy.

Ann Arbor Fire Department officials shared on Facebook that the fire was caused by a mechanical issue in the car’s engine.

The index evaluates how a city’s policies, laws, benefits and services impact LGBTQ+ community members.

Murals will be installed on the basketball courts at Bicentennial Park and Leslie Park next summer.

We asked, you delivered. Here are the winners of the 2022 A4 Fall Photo Challenge.

A Detroit family’s talent caught the attention of the legendary Oprah Winfrey.

The Motor City Youth Theater gives kids from second grade through High School a chance to flex their acting chops regardless of their ability or experience.

No pre-registration is necessary for these Washtenaw County warming shelters.

Right now some hungry seniors can’t get access to food because there aren’t enough people to be volunteer drivers to handle routes for Meals on Wheels.

Events for weekend of December 1-3.

It could be a coworker, a neighbor, a friend, someone you see at church, nearly 40 percent of households in Michigan struggle to pay for basic housing needs including utility bills.

Shoppers can anticipate special holiday promotions, gift making experiences and trunk shows on Fridays and Saturdays during the holiday market,

Events for weekend of November 23-26

Rocket Fizz is donating 10% of its sales on Saturday to the Humane Society of Huron Valley.

Tree Town’s mix of outdoorsy, urban, modern, classic and progressive characteristics put it at the top of the list.

You’ll have to place those orders soon if you’re interested in a cooking-free Thanksgiving.