News across Washtenaw County
Trinity Health Ann Arbor paves the way with new aortic valve procedure
Cardiac surgeons at Trinity Health Hospital in Ann Arbor are using robotic assistance to pave the way for a new aortic valve surgery procedure. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.
Toyota unveils North American battery testing facility near Saline
Toyota has opened its new battery research center near Saline. As Russ McNamara reports, state officials are optimistic it will keep homegrown engineering talent in the state.
Toyota unveils its main North American battery testing facility in Washtenaw County
Toyota will open the facility to the University of Michigan Electric Vehicle Center. Governor Gretchen Whitmer thinks that will help keep graduates from leaving the state.
Physician Housing Services Expand to Washtenaw
A service providing trusted, flexible housing options for traveling physicians has recently expanded into Washtenaw County. The service looks to connect those in the medical industry who need temporary housing with those who spend summers in other locations or have available…
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,…
Oracle VP says they want to be good neighbors to Saline Township
Oracle Vice President Beatrice Fullan says the company wants to be a good neighbor to Saline Township. She says she understands why people are concerned as The Barn Data Center continues to take shape. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
Italian-inspired bar Aperitivo opens in downtown Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor residents seeking to unwind and socialize after work now have a new downtown option — Aperitivo, a wine and small plates bar that opened on South Ashley Street in June. The bar serves Italian-inspired cocktails, wine and salty snacks to those looking for a post-work,…
The Halal Shack to replace Subway in Michigan Union
Students returning to campus in fall 2026 may have noticed a change in food options at the University of Michigan Union basement. Subway’s former storefront, located next to Panda Express and Wing Snob, was permanently closed. Following renovations to the Union from 2018 to 2020,…
Trinity Health’s robotic aortic valve replacement expands access to advanced cardiac surgery
Trinity Health Michigan has successfully performed a robotic-assisted aortic valve replacement (AVR), offering patients living with aortic valve disease a minimally invasive surgical option that avoids the need for traditional open-heart surgery. The procedure was performed at…
Lakehouse Bakery Grant Fuels Expansion While Keeping Growth Local
A state grant is giving Lakehouse Bakery owner Keegan Rogers what he has been working toward for years: the capacity to make more of his products without making his business less local. Rogers received a Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development value-added food…
Michigan Strategic Fund looks to future of battery, auto parts supply industry
A state board voted Tuesday to scale back business incentives for a southeast Michigan battery supplier. Colin Jackson reports.
Tech-free cafe Orijin brings unique pastries downtown
One of Ann Arbor’s newest cafes, Orijin Bakery, opened its doors Aug. 19, curating a laptop- and tablet-free environment designed to encourage people to connect without distraction. Orijin’s menu includes an array of different pastries, coffee and tea drinks. It specializes in…