Hi, my wife and I are looking for a part-time home helper. What we need (and can afford) is someone 2-4 hours/day, probably 5 days/week. Potentially a long-term position. This is not home health care per se, the support needed is more along the lines of fetching, carrying, organizing, light homework. We have tried VIsiting Angels and a couple of other services but the turnover was high and so was the variation in quality. A stabler solution would be much better. Does anyone have any ideas?

Hi there, I got some chili crunch that I really like online. The price has tripled on Amazon though. Has anybody seen this brand locally?

So far, I’ve tried the international aisle of Meijer and Target, Galleria on Packard, and Hua Xing Market on Washtenaw. Appreciate any tips. Thanks in advance.

Awkward I know, just got out of a 4 year engagement and all. I don’t do the bar scene own my own home north of Ann Arbor. Active runner and marathon racer. Well just did my first marathon and planning on more. I enjoy my German shepherd, three year old son being outdoors. Have a stable career and so, just don’t really do the bar scene and just looking for ideas as I obviously and obvious to dating.

This may be a bit too specific a question but I'm trying to locate a physical therapy practice in Ann Arbor or surrounding area that specializes in scoliosis. Specifically an adolescent with scoliosis of thoracolumbar spine. We were guided to Probility through IHA but didn't find the care there helpful.

Looking to do a fall vibe photoshoot and looking for a either a really nice cidermill/farm vibe or even a nice park Any suggestions ?

It will get cold. Enjoy this sunshine. Don't worry, it will get cold. It'll get so cold you'll be praying for Spring and warm weather again.

Just another day of troubling behavior from an incumbent AAPS school board member seeking reelection.

This Open Letter from Steve Norton, a respected education advocate, outlines some serious governance issues, and highly concerning actions by Trustee Querijero and companion.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15Uj72RNZz/?mibextid=WC7FNe

TL;dr Several former board members recently spoke out about Querijero’s actions: allegedly he yelled at former Trustee Nelson, yanked materials from his hands, and followed the 80-year-old to his car. This was while Nelson was distributing materials to families at Skyline HS that did not endorse Querijero.

Hey everyone! I’m curious about the noise from the train near Traver Road and Barton Drive. For those who live nearby, how loud is it, and how frequently does it pass by? Any feedback would be appreciated!

Aside from the constant barrage of text messages and commercials, I’m having a hard time keeping up with who is on the ballot and what they stand for, especially for the state and local races. Is there any good 3rd party review or explanation which can help summarize the various candidates and issues?

Quitting weed can be tough. I recently found a vape with low thc (about 80% less than your standard weed vape) and it’s helped me a ton to manage my use and not be high all the time. The dispensary I go to to buy this disposable is now out of them. If anyone who is involved with one of the many dispensaries in this city is reading this, please order some high cbd, low thc vapes and comment the name of your business below. I’m not the only person who doesn’t like smoking grass and does want the pain relief aspects of less psychoactive cannabis. Chronic pain sucks, but being stoned for a solid portion of every day (for me at least) was just as detrimental to my mental health before I found this solution. For years people pushed the health benefits of legalization but now that it’s here, it’s clear that most businesses are only interested in the strongest and most potent weed. Which is not nearly as beneficial for your health as the low thc stuff. Anyways you’ll buy my customer loyalty by providing a selection of low thc (<15%) CBD vapes, and for the foreseeable future I’m a customer you want to have.

A house in my neighborhood has been rented to football fans every weekend that there’s been a home game. They don’t have a short term rental permit. I wouldn’t care except they wake me up every Friday and Saturday night. I’ve only met the owners once and don’t know where they live. Any suggestions on what I could do?

So I’ve been homeless for a couple weeks and my social worker told me yesterday that a new unit in one of Avalons Permanent Supportive Housing program is opening up and she’s going to advocate for me to have that placement.

I’m very excited and grateful as this unit is down the street from my kids school and I’m told this is permanent stability.

I’m a person that likes to always know more, but my social worker wasn’t able to answer all of my questions and neither Washtenaw county website nor Avalons site have a FAQ regarding PSH. I would like the nitty gritty details. Can I eventually be transferred to a bigger unit? Can I be phased out of this program? Can I get married one day? Do I also qualify for section 8 still? I’m on the waitlist. I just want to know all the things.

Has anyone here been in PSH in Washtenaw County or seen it 2nd hand?

Tried to go yesterday night since the site said it would be open by 5 pm but it was still closed.

Anyone have any luck today?

PBS NewsHour hightlights UMMA https://youtu.be/1UBIsrzHzYE?si=5rMW-mwYH0bclQd4

Family of three with a one year old visiting family in Northwest Ohio over Christmas, but decided to check out Ann Arbor in between Christmas and New Years to see if it's a place we want to be long-term. With job schedules this is really the only time we have to explore more than a weekend at a time. We're hoping to move within a year or so and it's definitely in our top 3 if we can swing it.

Do most things shut down that week? Is this a terrible idea lol or are there things to do (both as a family and for dates)? Doesn't need to be holiday-themed, we're hoping to get a sense of town but know it's likely not the full picture given it's a holiday break. Any suggestions of things we should do or places to see?

Edit: thank you everyone for the thoughtful responses! We have a lot to do/see, and even more to consider as we look to move. Hoping we can do our normal routine but then explore a lot of these fun things!!

I've heard mixed reviews on it from folks here. Nonetheless, I was excited to give them a try. Just went by there and...nothing, zip, nada, zilch. Pretty disappointed.

No reason to wait. I walked in, no line & voted.
Vote today!

Nice shoutout to Washtenaw County trails in this news from TART, Traverse City Area recreation and transportation trails https://us4.campaign-archive.com/?u=dd1eed96ac5ddf6949bce1350&id=17b8ae34aa

I live about 20-30 minutes away from Ann Arbor and I still have a few years before I need to apply to colleges but I want to make a list now. I want to be in the marching band (I already play an instrument), maybe choir bc I am in choir but I like band better, and I do XC and track. Is this place good for my interests?? Even my social studies teacher who likes MSU agreed that U of M is good for music. Thoughts? Also is it a good college? I have heard mixed reviews.

So I’m replacing my Jeep’s fuel tank but I just realized I don’t know what to do with the old tank. Is there a place near the area or at least in Washtenaw county where I can dispose of it? Thanks!

I’m a member at the Ann Arbor YMCA, but for basketball playing purposes, it’s an absolute disaster. The courts are taken up every night by youth basketball practices or games or other activities. There are open gym times during the day, but they end at 4:30 — before adults with daytime jobs can make it.

Makes no sense.

Does anyone have a good spot to shoot around and play pickup in town? Liberty Athletic Club looks okay but overpriced. For those from the west side of the state, we could really use an MVP Athletic Club here 😂

Thanks in advance for any help

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