175 years in the books: Gloria Coles Flint Public Library celebrates milestone anniversary

Featured photo: Many choose to celebrate the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library’s 175th Anniversary by wearing costumes inspired by books! Here, Ta’Nesa Blakely wears attire inspired by “Phenomenal Woman: Four Poems Celebrating Women,” by Maya Angelou. Jimmela Byrd’s outfit is inspired by “The Bluest Eye,” by Toni Morrison, and Dawn Hibbard was inspired by “The Great Gatsby.” Photo by Tanya Terry.

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Shibam Coffee: a glimpse into Yemeni culture

A new cafe has just opened up in the heart of Ann Arbor. However, it seems this cafe, located downtown, is much different than others. Serving things such as traditional Yemeni coffee and tea, alongside modern cafe favorites, such as lattes, cappuccinos, and espressos, Shibam Cafe is much more unique and interesting than traditional cafes. On their menu, it shows that some of their specialty drinks include their Adeni tea, a spiced milk tea, and Qishr, which is a traditional drink made with coffee husks and spices. These special drinks introduce their customers to Yemeni culture and traditions that many may not have known.

Rick Lowe, the Artist Behind Project Row Houses, Turns Data on Black Progress Into Art

Rick Lowe has spent more than three decades arguing that art does not have to hang on a wall to count. On Sunday, a national television audience got to see what that looks like now, when CBS Sunday Morning ran a profile of the Houston-based artist by correspondent Martha Teichner, built around his largest museum show in the United States to date.

MSU Horticulture Gardens hosts annual houseplant, succulent sale

The Michigan State University Horticulture Gardens held its 11th Annual House Plant and Succulent Sale on Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its associated teaching greenhouse. Local shoppers and MSU students alike took their pick from the variety of greenery grown by MSU horticulturalists. At the sale, some of the most popular plants came from the Montsera family, including the Swiss cheese plant, known for having as many holes as its namesake, and the Monstera deliciosa "Bulbasaur,"which has mint green leaves with spots reminiscent of the dinosaur. MSU biochemistry and molecular biology sophomore Anna Pinnick bought a plant called string of pickles because they were "fun," she said. Plant enthusiast and astrophysics graduate student Meir Schochet already owns 10 indoor plants, but said he wouldn't mind coming out of the sale with four more. He finds plants to be a calming addition to his living space. "It forces me to be attentive and be aware," Schochet said. The plant sale has become a substantial source of funding for the MSU Horticulture Gardens and its 14 acres of land. The event began as a way to distribute excess indoor plants, but the plants became so popular among customers that

Thanos creator, Detroit native Jim Starlin returning to Motor City Comic Con

Detroit native Jim Starlin, a veteran writer and artist in the comic book industry for almost 55 years, created Thanos – his most famous character creation – during his time as a student at Oakland Community College. “(Marvel Comics editor-in-chief) Roy Thomas asked me to bulk him up...

Josh and Jase return to Michigan to donate blood, meet Wolverine and watch Michigan sports

Two of Michigan's favorite social media stars stopped by the Big House on Saturday to watch the rivalry game between Michigan and Michigan State. Decked out in blue and maize, the duo went to a University of Michigan tailgate, took a picture with honorary U-M captain Hugh Jackman on the field and—in Jase's case—got into a headlock courtesy of MSU rival mascot Sparty.

Chelsea Area Garden Club Fall Fundraiser Sale, Nov. 21

The Chelsea Area Garden Club is holding its Fall fundraiser at the Chelsea Farmers Market, at the new winter site, the Chelsea Fairgrounds, the heated Green Sports Building, on November 21, 10-3 pm. The Garden Club will sell winter greens porch pots, grapevine wreaths decorated with greens, berries, and bows, a variety of decorative harvest table arrangements, and birch bark votive stacks. All donations will benefit the CAGC 2026-27 community grants and scholarships.

Chelsea School District Seeking Community Members for Design Advisory Team

The Chelsea School District (CSD) is looking to put together a team of community members as part of its effort to determine whether or not to put before voters a potential bond proposal in the next year. The school district announced on Nov.9 that it “is seeking community members interested...

Savvy Sliders Continuing Growth Momentum Into 2027

Savvy Sliders, the Michigan-born slider brand known for its bigger, better, bolder approach to its menu lineup is finishing 2026 with strong development momentum that includes a growing national presence and an expanding pipeline of new operating partners expected to fuel growth through 2030 and beyond. Founded in 2018 in...

Abdul El-Sayed calls Metro Detroit shawarma spot the best. Its owner was moved to tears

Michigan senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed called Amo Sami’s Shawarma the best shawarma around, leaving its co-founder in tears and bringing new attention to the Metro Detroit restaurant.

Detroit Metro Airport to begin ‘zero tolerance’ enforcement of parking outside terminals as new cell phone lot opens

DTW is opening a new North Cell Phone Lot near Rogell and Burton drives, with about 145 spaces, expected to be ready in late November. The lot will give drivers waiting for arriving passengers a more convenient place near the Evans Terminal and is intended to ease curbside congestion. Once...

Dead or trapped pests found at Garden City eatery

Recent health inspections in some Garden City restaurants found accumulations of insects on insect traps and more between September and October, according to Wayne County Health Department inspection reports. Many of the violations have been corrected. The presence of violations in a past inspection does not necessarily mean the establishment has the same violations today. Inspection reports can be found at swordsolutions.com/inspections/. Below is a list of violations found at a few restaurants in Garden City. Great China Garden, 32293 Ford Road During a routine inspection on September 18, an inspector noted several problems at Great China Garden. ∎ Observed two bottles of powdered lye for floor drain cleaning near the dishwashing area. The bottles of lye state that they are for industrial use only, and warnings on the manufacturer's label indicate to keep this product away from kitchens due to its poisonous and fatal nature if swallowed. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be used according to the manufacturer's directions included in labeling and, for a pesticide, the manufacturer's label instructions that state that use is allowed in a food establishment. Remove all lye from the facility and discontinue use of lye for floor drain cleaning immediately. During inspection, the

Everyone Shops At Meijer, But These Michigan Produce Markets Offer Fresh Fruits And Vegetables At Bargain Prices

One Detroit market has been feeding the city since 1891, and it now covers six whole blocks. Six blocks of fruit, vegetables, and flowers. I can’t think of a better reason to skip the usual grocery run. That’s only one stop on this list. Another Michigan spot has run...

Ann Arbor Loses Afternoon Delight After Nearly 50 Years, Owner Says It's Time to Slow Down

Afternoon Delight, the downtown Ann Arbor breakfast and brunch spot that opened its doors in 1978, closed for good on Oct. 31 after nearly 50 years in business at 251 E. Liberty St. The closure comes after months of uncertainty over whether co-owner Joanne Williams would find someone to take over the restaurant before she retired.

One more ticket brings Oakland County woman a $300,000 lottery win

A last-minute scratch-off won a Michigan woman $300,000. See where she bought the ticket and what she plans to do with her prize.

The 2 Michigan Restaurants That Just Made The New York Times Top 50 List

16 food critics traveled the country undercover, and only two Michigan spots made the final cut! One is turning heads with secret-recipe birria dishes, while the other serves up cozy Polish comfort food in a retro diner.

Zac Brown Band’s best moments at Little Caesars Arena

In his band’s first big hit, “Chicken Fried,” Zac Brown celebrates “cold beer on a Friday night” — which is exactly what was going on Friday, Nov. 6, when the troupe played at Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena. Now 10 members strong, the Zac...

Young buck rescued in Westland after plastic pumpkin gets stuck over its mouth

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Ann Arbor Holistic Health expands with new wellness center, spa on west side

Ann Arbor Holistic Health opened a larger west side location, combining its functional wellness practice with a new longevity spa and expanded in-person therapies.