Library Earns State Award for Braille Services
The Washtenaw Library for the Blind and Print Disabled was recognized with the Braille and Talking Book Library Advisory and Outreach Center Award at the 2026 Excellence Awards.
Ann Arbor Lifestyle News
Coverage of lifestyle in Ann Arbor focuses on cultural trends, family dynamics, housing choices, daily habits, hobbies and the everyday decisions that shape how people live. Reporting here observes these shifts across the city.
Food and Drink
Live Poll
Do you trust that revived local restaurants will maintain the original quality of the brand?
Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger Reopens in Ann Arbor
The iconic restaurant returns to local operations after closing for an implementation of a growth strategy.
Education
Greenhills Students Named U.S. Presidential Scholars
Two Ann Arbor school graduates are the only Michigan honorees this year, alongside a Greenhills English teacher recognized as a Distinguished Teacher.
Real Estate
Live Poll
Should commercial tenants always be held strictly liable for the full remainder of their lease agreements?
Briarwood Mall Sues Pita Express for Unpaid Rent
The landlord is seeking over $270,000 in damages following the closure of a restaurant in Ann Arbor.
Home
Live Poll
Should aging historic homes be renovated and expanded even if it changes neighborhood character?
Ann Arbor Historic Home Renovation Moved Forward
A plan to renovate an 1864 house and build a new duplex on Liberty Street received city approval in August 2026.
Family
Ann Arbor Foundation Wins Child Care Award
The Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation was recognized for its local childcare investments on September 24, 2026.
More in Lifestyle
Coverage takes in evolving habits within family life, shifting cultural trends, local housing and shopping patterns, and the way economic pressures change how time is spent. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Differences between generations and neighborhoods drive many of the local lifestyle trends reported here. Housing availability and the regional economic climate act as the primary constraints on how these choices evolve.