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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 16, 2026 EDITION
Around town: projects, places & community
A local briefing to help you ask better questions about your next move. Selected from the Ann Arbor Observer’s a2view newsletter; added October 17, 2026.
Read the full Around Town edition — October 16, 2026
Sports-medicine project approved
U-M Regents authorized the 100,000-square-foot Forbes Sports Medicine Institute; completion is scheduled for fall 2028, so it is not yet an operating clinic.
Read the source ↗Chris Zoladz · U-M Health · October 15, 2026
Bryant energy pilot is operating
The city says systems were being activated on more than eighty Bryant homes, while citywide A2SEU service remains planned for 2027.
Read the source ↗City of Ann Arbor · September 2026 status
L.L.Bean opens at Briarwood
The store held its official ribbon cutting October 16, with grand-opening activities continuing October 17.
Read the source ↗Briarwood Mall / Simon · October 2026
Trading Cards Factory is open
The downtown shop and gaming venue hosts card-game tournaments and can seat nearly eighty players.
Read the source ↗Dave Algase · Ann Arbor Observer · September 24, 2026
County vaccine information
The county clinic pages list immunization services, available-vaccine and fee information; confirm supply and walk-in details before visiting.
Read the source ↗Washtenaw County Health Department
Source: Ann Arbor Observer’s a2view, October 16, 2026, edited by Steve Friess. Brief summaries by RE/MAX Platinum Ann Arbor. Some linked stories require a subscription. Project schedules, program availability and business details may change; this is a dated community briefing. Previous edition: October 9, 2026.
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