Ann Arbor Observer

09/27/2025

The Observer’s Next Leaders
Introducing our new editor and publisher. Read the full story here

My first Ann Arbor Observer article appeared in the October 1980 issue. This October will be my last as editor.

09/26/2025

Flag on the Play
The fines will hurt, but Michigan Football escaped the worst penalties. Read full story here

U-M faces fines that could amount to $35 million, according to Yahoo Sports. It’s one of the largest financial penalties in NCAA history.

09/24/2025

Screens vs. School
Parents and teachers agree that cell phones are a distraction in the classroom, but Lansing punted on the problem. Could a hanging shoe organizer be the answer? Read the full story here

Phones are a point of contention at all levels of the education system: from individual classrooms to the school district—and the Michigan legislature.

09/18/2025

What She Said - Ann Arbor Observer's NEW Advice column
Q: On October 8, my husband and I are celebrating our third wedding anniversary. We love biking, hiking, kayaking—pretty much anything outdoors—followed by a good meal and a cold beer. Got any advice for an unforgettable Ann Arbor date night? Read Bree Stilwell answer here: https://annarborobserver.com/blog/a-true-love-triathlon/

09/17/2025

Band Tour
The Michigan Marching Band went to Europe this summer—and football wants to follow next year. Read the full story here

Over eighteen days, the band performed in Austria, France, and Germany, filling town squares and concert halls in seven cities.

09/15/2025

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at Broadway Park West Bridge , Friday

09/12/2025

Meet our new advice columnist (https://annarborobserver.com/blog-title/what-she-said/). This Thursday in a2view, she’ll be answering this question: “On October 8, my husband and I are celebrating our third wedding anniversary. We love biking, hiking, kayaking — pretty much anything outdoors — followed by a good meal and a cold beer. Got any advice for an unforgettable Ann Arbor date night?”Sign up for a2view here: https://mailchi.mp/aaobserver/a2view. And if you want to ask for advice about something Ann Arbor-ish, email [email protected].

09/11/2025

Onward, Robots
826michigan closes its storefront, but promises to stay quirky. Read the full story here

On July 31, Liberty Street Robot Supply & Repair closed and 826michigan moved to EMU’s College of Education.

09/06/2025

This month, Zingerman's is donating $2 from the sale of each G.O.A.T. sandwich to Ele's Place, a nonprofit that serves grieving children, teens, young adults, and their families. Read the full story in this weeks A2View at annarborobserver.com/a2view-archive/a2view-september-4-2025/

09/05/2025

Follow the Oil
What happens to the cooking oil that deep fries your favorite foods? Read the full story here

In the alleys behind Ann Arbor restaurants, workers dump the used oil into large metal containers. Most belong to three collection companies.