Hyundai Asian Market Is Now Modu Mart - Ann Arbor Observer Locally sourced groceries and amenities galore.

With Modu Mart, the Kim family—beloved Bao Boys's Brian, his wife Diane, his sister Angae Kim, and her husband Jacob Hong—aim to continue serving the customer base they inherited from Hyundai Asian Mart while expanding their offerings to attract a broader clientele.

Strong storms swept through Ann Arbor last night, waking residents with 1:30 a.m. phone alerts and tornado sirens and leaving a raft of damage in their wake. Photos by Jason DePasquale. Video and additional photos from Emily Pinsuwan

Enter the Arena - Ann Arbor Observer Ann Arbor bleeds maize and blue year-round, but when college football goes mum in the spring, the Michigan Raptors hope to fill the void.

Ann Arbor bleeds maize and blue year-round, but when college football goes mum in the spring, the Michigan Raptors hope to fill the void.

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The state budget recently slashed Great Start Collaborative funding. Washtenaw County will continue to offer services, but others weren't so lucky. #WISD

So You Think You Can't Dance? - Ann Arbor Observer Elemental Ecstatic Dance is influenced by everything from 5Rhythms and disco roller skating to warehouse parties to grass roots festivals.

So You Think You Can’t Dance? Patti Smith lets go of inhibitions and feels seriously good at Elemental Ecstatic Dance. #PattiSmith #ElementalDance #Andjru
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Kass Academy - Ann Arbor Observer At the root of one of my origin stories is Jeff Kass’s classroom at Pioneer, where I sat nearly two decades ago and began to love poetry for the first time.

Kass Academy
Pioneer teacher Jeff Kass opened the door for Ann Arbor’s young poets. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/kass-academy/

Iced Out - Ann Arbor Observer Michigan is a top producer of DI women’s hockey talent. They can’t play at U-M.

Iced Out
Michigan is a top producer of DI women’s hockey talent. They can’t play at U-M. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/iced-out/

In recognition of Women's History Month, the Ann Arbor/ Ypsilanti Regional Chamber invited three accomplished local women leaders to speak this morning, including our New Publisher Danielle Jones.

April the Cruelest Month?
After a dispute over a community garden ended up in court, student attorneys are turning to the public for support. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/april-the-cr...

Data Center Traffic - Ann Arbor Observer Opponents of the Oracle data center in Saline Township had a laundry list of objections. But for the moment, the biggest concern is truck traffic.

Data Center Traffic
A massive influx of tractor-trailers has residents asking what's being done to keep the road safe. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/data-center-...

Letter to the Editor: Teacher Contracts
In response to our recent coverage of the ongoing AAPS teacher contract negotiations (Learning in Limbo, Feb. 2026; Water From a Stone, Mar. 2026). Read the letter here: annarborobserver.com/letter-to-th...

No Kings Protest in Ann Arbor on March 28, 2026
Photo credit: Annie Comperchio
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Boulevard Market is now open in Downtown Saline
101 S Ann Arbor St

Boulevard Market is now open in Downtown Saline
101 S Ann Arbor St

On Wednesday, families and school staff at Ann Arbor Open marched to West Park afterschool to show solidarity. Later that night, the Ann Arbor Educators Association union held a watch party of the AAPS Board of Education meeting

Changing the Station - Ann Arbor Observer WEMU's music director Michael Jewett and news director David Fair will retire in June.

Changing the Station
WEMU's music director Michael Jewett and news director David Fair will retire in June. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/changing-the...

A2Zero, Six Years In - Ann Arbor Observer Unwinding entrenched policies that have shaped development patterns and community choices for decades takes time—so why did A2Zero set a ten-year timeline?

A2Zero, Six Years In
Six years after approving a $1 billion plan to achieve community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030, the city is not on track to reach its goal by its self-imposed deadline. But officials argue... Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/a2zero-six-y...

Coffee with Brooke, Thursday, March 27th, 5pm to 7pm, at Arbor Farms Market Cafe

New Era Contenders - Ann Arbor Observer It’s been a bit of a whirlwind for the new-look U-M men's basketball team this season.

New Era Contenders
It’s been a bit of a whirlwind for the new-look Wolverines this season. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/new-era-cont...

Menopause Matters - Ann Arbor Observer Menopause and the menopause transition “remains one of the most overlooked and underserved areas in medicine,” according to the Menopause Society.

Menopause Matters
Women are making their voices heard. Physicians and policymakers are taking action. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/menopause-ma...

When Home Isn't There - Ann Arbor Observer As of December 2025, at least 842 people in the county are experiencing homelessness—a 42 percent increase since 2024.

When Home Isn’t There
As homelessness climbs in Washtenaw County, shelters and service providers scramble to fill widening gaps. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/when-home-is...

Water From a Stone
In a February 2 press release, the Ann Arbor Public Schools teachers’ union, Ann Arbor Education Association, announced that “it is no longer tenable for Ann Arbor Teachers to participate in unpaid work...” Read the press release & story here annarborobserver.com/water-from-a...

FREE ICE CREAM CONE DAY! Did you get your free ice cream at Dairy Queen today?

What’s In a Name? - Ann Arbor Observer Visit U-M’s campus, and you’ll notice names on buildings and signs labeling this or that center or institute. But what does it take to get that distinction?

What’s In a Name?
The ins and outs of U-M's naming rights structure. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/whats-in-a-n...

Explore Modu Mart with us
(the old Hyundai Asian Mart location near Ellsworth and Platt)

Rethinking Waste - Ann Arbor Observer Two U-M spinouts are taking the adage “waste not, want not” very seriously.

Rethinking Waste
Two U-M spinouts are taking the adage “waste not, want not” very seriously. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/rethinking-w...

Arbor South Moves Ahead - Ann Arbor Observer The proposal on the table called for the city to pay for the project’s infrastructure, including streets and three parking garages.

Arbor South Moves Ahead
“We need to know if there's a reason to continue to pursue it,” economic development director Joe Giant told city council in January. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/arbor-south-...

With a frequently changing menu there always tasty new things to try at the Bellflower in Ypsi. Join us as we enjoy a hearty winter meal.

A Stain in the Glass? - Ann Arbor Observer In the windows of the Law School Reading Room, not all the numbers add up.

A Stain in the Glass?
In the windows of the Law School Reading Room, not all the numbers add up. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/a-stain-in-t...

March 2026 Marketplace Closings
Zamaan Grill and Ascend Cannabis close their doors. Read the full story here annarborobserver.com/march-26-mar...