Europe's economy has enough difficulties, from tepid growth to trade tensions with the U.S. Dealing with those woes is only getting harder due to the political chaos in the two biggest European countries, France and Germany.

It is an ambitious social experiment of our moment in history.

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

A pair of rare Nike sneakers donated to an Oregon homeless shelter in Portland sold for nearly $51,000 at auction on Monday.

A Russian-American journalist working for a U_S_ government-funded media company has been detained in Russia and charged with failing to register as a “foreign agent.”.

Look out for these demonstrations this week at the Ann Arbor Art Fair.

The founder of student aid startup Frank shook her head repeatedly as a prosecutor claimed she tricked J.

The American Library Association's annual conference is underway in Chicago, where librarians are discussing topics including countering book challenges, fighting legislative censorship, and ensuring information access and the freedom to read.

Concerts start at 7:30 p.m. and will be held on the Burns Park lawn at 1300 Baldwin Ave.

Enjoy a free concert by U-M's Life Sciences Orchestra on Friday at Ann Arbor's famed Hill Auditorium.

HSHV is waiving fees for its long-term residents in order to expedite their adoptions.

An Oakland County recreation center is offering free programs for children during the winter season.

Trinity Health Ann Arbor Lifestyle Medicine dietitians developed a new series to help participants learn to incorporate more plant-based foods into their diets and lifestyle.

NASA says its moon rocket needs only minor repairs after enduring a hurricane and is on track for liftoff next week.

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and his company have been ordered to pay an extra $473 million to families and an FBI agent for calling the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting a hoax.

On Saturday the Oak Grove A.M.E Church in Detroit will host and Expungement Fair for people who would like to have their criminal records expunged. The event runs from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm. at the Johnson Recreation Center located at 8550 Chippewa Street om Detroit.

Sign up for one of 14 free workshops--or all of them--during Washtenaw Community College’s second annual Liberal Arts Week.

Enjoy free guided tours for all ages at Matthaei Botanical Gardens this season.

A list of water distribution sites for Metro Detroit residents impacted by the major water main break.

Those interested in improving their health or flexibility have a chance to try Rec & Ed courses between Sept.10-18 before making a commitment.

Between Monday and August 19, Ann Arbor’s Food Gatherers will make sure that children and teens -- who typically receive reduced-price or free school meals during the school year -- have access to nutritious food.

As the school year comes to a close the Motown Museum (2648 West Grand Blvd, Detroit) has announced several free summer programs for children to participate in.

On Wednesdays, the Ann Arbor Civic Band will perform free concerts in Burns Park between 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Ann Arborites can visit five locations around the city to pick up what they need, while supplies last.

Between June 10 and July 3, the KidZone tent will have free, nightly hands-on activities with community partners.

A2SF has announced the lineup for its upcoming fitness series.

Britain’s defense ministry says Russia’s decision to stop trying to take a staunchly defended steel plant in Mariupol is an effort to free up troops for deployment in other parts of eastern Ukraine.

A2SF has released its 2022 Movies by Moonlight lineup.

Renamed the John E. Lawrence Summer Jazz Concert Series, the Ypsilanti concert series returns this summer.

To celebrate the Detroit Tigers’ home opener this weekend, Detroit Animal Care and Control is waiving all adoption fees for adoptable pets through Monday.

Help Tree Town get closer to carbon neutrality with free saplings from the City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations.

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy appeared in a video message at the Grammy Awards to ask for support in telling the story of Ukraine’s invasion by Russia.

Thursday is St. Patrick’s Day and there is a special week-long event already underway to celebrate for folks looking to adopt a pet.

To kick off the new year, a Detroit animal shelter is offering free pet adoptions and waiving licensing fees through Tuesday.

All public restrooms in Ann Arbor, including in bars and restaurants, must offer toilet paper, soap, paper towels, tampons and menstrual pads starting Jan. 1.

Veterans and active duty military personnel can enjoy several recreational activities in Ann Arbor on Veterans Day.

Sending the kids off to their first day of school can give any parent visions of a bright future. And that future might include college.

The free event will be held outdoors from 8 a.m. to noon at Advantage Personal Training on Oak Valley Drive.

UMMA and the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology have reopened their doors to the public.

United Way is working toward building a better tomorrow and we can all be involved.

Health care workers across the country can snag a free burrito from Chipotle, thanks to the restaurant’s latest initiative.

From April 30 to May 2, the City of Ann Arbor is giving away free trees to residents to plant on private property during several Arbor Day weekend giveaways.

ANN ARBOR – Its perhaps one of the silver linings of so much isolation -- fun events streaming straight into your home. The University of Michigan Museum of Natural History is now offering free virtual planetarium programs for the whole family. Starting on Thursday, go to the edge of the solar system, learn about planets and constellations with this fun, educational event. To register, click here. Virtual planetarium show schedule (Thursdays at 4 p.m.):Feb. 25March 4March 11March 18March 25More dates may be added in the future.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Monday the extension of federal waivers allowing flexibilities in child nutrition programs to continue feeding all Michigan children during the coronavirus pandemic. This means meals will continue to be provided to children ages 18 and under at no cost to the families. The program waivers were set to expire Aug. 31. Sen. Debbie Stabenow said the U.S. Department of Agriculture did a fantastic job last spring by getting food to needy children. She said the department waived rules and spent money to make it easier for children to get meals.

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Mitch Albom is an award-winning journalist, the author of six consecutive No. 1 New York Times Bestsellers including “Tuesdays with Morrie” and “The Next Person You Meet in Heaven”. Now he has a new inspirational novella that is written one week at a time and available online for free. While the story is free, readers can donate to help people impacted by the COVID-19 crisis on the same website. Watch the video to hear more about how Mitch Albom is helping to support the Detroit community.