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There’s some hopeful news on downtown Ann Arbor’s business front after years of pandemic-related slowdowns. WEMU's Cathy Shafran has more.

The annual Ann Arbor Art Fair, which was cancelled last year due to the pandemic, is back this year taking place July 15th through the 17th. WEMU's Lisa…

Many businesses struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it has been a time of opportunity for some entrepreneurs in the greater Ypsilanti area. Lisa…

The annual FoolMoon public art and lighting event held in Ann Arbor had to pivot to an online experience last year, shortly after the start of the…

Susan Pollay has been executive director of the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority since 1996. She decided to step down from that position at the…

The Ann Arbor Main Street Area Association is encouraging residents to consider having their New Year’s Eve dinner catered this year to support local…

They call themselves "The Brush Monkeys," and, every year for the past 15 years, they have created art in downtown Ann Arbor business windows hoping to…

The holiday season is upon us, and, for many, that means, among other things...time to shop. WEMU's Lisa Barry talks with Jun Li, an associate professor…

The Ann Arbor Ypsilanti Regional Chamber says customer confidence will be essential for businesses when the State of Michigan lifts its COVID-19 indoor…

The Ann Arbor Ypsilanti Regional Chamber says takeout orders will be essential for the survival of restaurants and bars during the next three weeks. As a…