ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN
Burns Park
Park-centered living near central Ann Arbor
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Old West Side
Historic streets and green space west of downtown
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Kerrytown
Markets, independent shops and local arts
Explore Kerrytown & homes for sale →ANN ARBOR & WASHTENAW COUNTY · OCTOBER 30, 2026 EDITION
Around town: cleanup, housing & downtown changes
Get a practical read on the projects, businesses and resources around your next home. Selected from the Ann Arbor Observer’s a2view newsletter; added October 31, 2026.
Read the full Around Town edition — October 30, 2026
Gelman agreement starts required work
EPA says Gelman must expand investigation, monitoring and treatment; this begins additional cleanup work, not a completed remedy.
Read the source ↗U.S. EPA · October 23, 2026
City approves amended 613-home plan
The Village of Ann Arbor brownfield amendment covers 133 for-sale homes and 480 rentals, but the homes are not yet completed inventory.
Read the source ↗City of Ann Arbor · approved September 22, 2026
Literati plans a 2027 move
The bookstore plans to relocate to 210 S. Ashley and hopes to open a pop-up first; its current Washington Street shop remains open.
Read the source ↗Jeanne Hodesh · Ann Arbor Observer
Blimpy Burger has reopened
The South Ashley restaurant reopened October 28 after renovation and an ownership transition; confirm current hours with the business.
Read the source ↗Micheline Maynard · Ann Arbor Observer
SOS holiday gift drive is underway
SOS seeks gift cards and household supplies for its December distribution; its official page lists current needs and drop-off details.
Read the source ↗SOS Community Services · 2026 holiday program
Source: Ann Arbor Observer’s a2view, October 30, 2026, edited by Steve Friess. Brief summaries by our local real-estate team. Some linked stories require a subscription. Project schedules and business details may change; this is a dated community briefing. Previous edition: October 23, 2026.
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