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Ann Arbor Pride kicks off Saturday with 150 vendors and lineup of performances
Read full article: Ann Arbor Pride kicks off Saturday with 150 vendors and lineup of performancesFrom noon to 9 p.m., the free event will have dancing, singing, live music and drag performances spread over two stages at the Main and Liberty intersection.
Planning to celebrate July 4 with fireworks? Here’s what Ann Arborites need to know
Read full article: Planning to celebrate July 4 with fireworks? Here’s what Ann Arborites need to knowIf a firework causes a fire resulting in damage, those responsible may face civil or criminal liability, officials said.
Here’s which downtown Ann Arbor roads will be closed for special events this week
Read full article: Here’s which downtown Ann Arbor roads will be closed for special events this weekFive special events are slated to take place in downtown Tree Town resulting in several road closures over the course of the next seven days.
Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation hiring instructors for summer camps
Read full article: Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation hiring instructors for summer campsThe City of Ann Arbor is looking to fill full-time and part-time positions for summer camps, city pools, canoe liveries, golf courses and water parks around Tree Town.
‘Energy is central to our lives:’ Ann Arbor group releases proposal on city-owned power system
Read full article: ‘Energy is central to our lives:’ Ann Arbor group releases proposal on city-owned power systemThe electric board proposed by Ann Arbor for Public Power would have power from the City of Ann Arbor to create, maintain and administer a public power utility system.
Ann Arbor Pride kicks off Saturday with family-friendly activities, free entertainment
Read full article: Ann Arbor Pride kicks off Saturday with family-friendly activities, free entertainmentThe annual event will have a schedule of family-friendly activities, entertainment and more than 50 vendors assembled along Main Street and Liberty Street.
Tree Town named No. 2 best college town in United States for second year
Read full article: Tree Town named No. 2 best college town in United States for second yearFinancial website WalletHub recently released its annual Best College Towns & Cities in America list, and as per usual, Ann Arbor sits at the top for the 2023 rankings.
Second annual Mayor’s Autumnal Green Fair to kick off in downtown Ann Arbor
Read full article: Second annual Mayor’s Autumnal Green Fair to kick off in downtown Ann ArborAttendees can join a parade (costumes encouraged!), get a stamp for free ice cream at Washtenaw Dairy, meet Leslie Science & Nature Center’s birds of prey, listen to artist Ki5 and play games to win prizes.
Ann Arbor named among top charming small US cities by TravelMag
Read full article: Ann Arbor named among top charming small US cities by TravelMagANN ARBOR – Here’s a ranking that doesn’t surprise us. TravelMag recently released its 30 Most Charming Small Cities in the USA list and Ann Arbor appears along other famed small cities -- and college towns -- like Annapolis, Maryland, Charleston, South Carolina and Bloomington, Indiana. “Home to the University of Michigan, it has long been a seat of higher education, forward-thinking, technology and progressive ideas,” wrote TravelMag. “You can see echoes of these elements everywhere, including at the numerous annual events held in the city, including expos, airshows, and the annual film festival that has been running for decades. “In the city’s lively dining scene, this same balance of tradition and modernity is reflected by Ann Arbor mainstays such as Zingerman’s Deli, right through to the trendy international cuisine from across five continents.”AdWith the award-winning Ann Arbor District Library, 161 beautiful public parks and educational and cultural events abound, it certainly is a wonderful place to live.
Travel + Leisure names Ann Arbor one of the best cities for retirees
Read full article: Travel + Leisure names Ann Arbor one of the best cities for retireesANN ARBOR, Mich. – From Sarasota to Nashville, Tree Town rubs shoulders with retiree go-to’s and unexpected competitors on Travel + Leisure’s “11 Best Cities to Retire in the U.S.” list. The only Midwestern city named, Ann Arbor can thank its small businesses, Art Fair, public parks and numerous summertime events for its spot. While the list isn’t exactly scientific (Travel + Leisure says it used “input from several sources”), the accolade is just one of many Ann Arbor has recently received. Personal financial publication Money.com named it a top place to work from home while PETA called it the eighth friendliest small town in the U.S. for vegans. AdHere’s the full list from Travel + Leisure:Sarasota, FloridaFort Myers, FloridaPort St. Lucie, FloridaNaples, FloridaNashville, TennesseeAsheville, North CarolinaLancaster, PennsylvaniaAnn Arbor, MichiganManchester, New HampshireMyrtle Beach, South CarolinaDallas/Fort Worth, TexasFind more about each city here.
Top spots for fall colors on the University of Michigan campus
Read full article: Top spots for fall colors on the University of Michigan campusANN ARBOR - With a nickname like "Tree Town," you know that Ann Arbor is going to have some super spectacular fall foliage. Specifically, the picturesque University of Michigan campus is a perfectly ideal spot for leaf-peeping once summer winds down and there's a crisp feeling in the air. Matthaei Botanical GardensFurther from downtown, visitors can find stunning maple groves during the autumn months at U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Photo: PexelsLaw QuadWhile gorgeous anytime of year, the Law Quad is especially beautiful during the autumn months. Photo: PexelsNorth CampusOften overlooked by visitors, the North Campus area at the university is sprawling, walkable, and scenic - especially in the fall.