Chelsea
A city in Washtenaw County, Michigan — population 5,377 as of 2020.
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News in Chelsea
Chelsea Heritage Home Program Puts History Right at the Front Door
Chelsea is often promoted as “historic Chelsea”. Signs around town tell Chelsea’s history due to the efforts of the Chelsea Area Historical Society (CAHS), Preservation Chelsea, and the Chelsea Depot Association. In 2011, the downtown was recognized by the National Register of…
Community Groups & Organizations
Beyond Business: How the Chelsea Chamber Became a Community Builder
B Sounds & Sights on summer evenings. Curling in the winter. Chocolate, wine walks, Halloween celebrations, public art, trails and late-night shopping. A surprising number of the events and experiences that give Chelsea its year-round energy have something in common: the Chelsea…
Community Groups & Organizations
Hidden in Plain Sight: The Chelsea Clocktower, a cool combination
"Hidden in Plain Sight" gets an exclusive opportunity to step inside the iconic Chelsea Clocktower. WEMU's Joshua Nieman invites you to peek behind the curtains and learn some of its unexpected history.
Creatives & Arts
Motley Crepe Co. Brings Sweet and Savory Crepes to Chelsea
New downtown restaurant also offers vegan and gluten-free options Step inside Chelsea’s new Motley Crepe Co. and one of the first things that stands out is the mix of old and new. An original wooden bar remains a centerpiece of the space, joined by sage-green walls,…
Local Business
Love a Good Crossword? We’ve Got Three.
Need a quick brain break? The Sun Times News Games page has something to distract you, whether you have a couple of minutes or want to settle in for a challenge. Crossword fans have three puzzles to choose from. Start small with the Mini Crossword, a quick 5×5 puzzle built for a…
General
CPD Weekly Report, Sept 21-28, 2026
Incident #: 26-5491 Location: 500 block of S. Main Street Date: September 26, 2026 Time: 9:36 pm INFORMATION: While on routine patrol officers responded to the 500 block of S. Main Street for the report of a possible assault complaint. A caller reported that there was a large…
Public SafetyIn and around Chelsea
See & do
- Anytime Fitness
- Chelsea Area Festivals & Events
- Chelsea District Library
- Chelsea Figure Skating Club
- Chelsea Historical Museum
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Chelsea by the numbers
- Area
- 3.62 sq mi (9.37 km²), 0.05 sq mi water
- Median age
- 51.2
- Households
- 2,764
- Persons per household
- 1.9
- Median household income
- $72,098
- Median house value
- $312,700
- Office
- CITY MANAGER
- Address
- 305 S MAIN ST, CHELSEA, MI 48118