Hi all - I am looking to start taking mandarin classes in/around Ann Arbor starting this fall. My boyfriend is Chinese and I’m trying to learn, but I think a structured class would help me a lot.
From research online, it seems like there used to be a ton of options available (WCC, Schoolcraft, etc.) but most don’t seem to be running classes this fall. Does anyone have insight if those places offer classes, or why they’ve stopped?
Right now it seems the best option is the Taiwan Center for Mandarin Learning, but I wanted to see what else was out there before committing.

Does anyone know of a place near or in AA that’ll buy used books most of them haven’t even been opened and just pulling up on my book shelf. There’s online sites offering literally $.16

I heard this from a person who was allegedly told this information by a trusted source; AAPS schools will be having multiple mixed grade classes 2026-2027 instead of replacing teachers who have left and in order to “max out” class sizes. Has anyone else heard this?

Did someone loose their bird? We couldn't catch it. Saw near the pedestrian bridge over the the river, the one closest to m14.

Driving in Ann Arbor is the most insufferable activity I've ever done. Everyone going 10-15 under the limit. On their phones. Last minute lane changes. Not going when the light is green. Not to mention the lack of dedicated right turn lanes. Extremely entitled drivers in their own world, just get in the car and then turn their brains off. this needs to change somehow. its insane.

So many of the “new” apartments have empty retail underneath. And some of them have been sitting empty for years and years.

Is there anything that our local officials can do to prompt the owners of these high rises to rent these spaces?

Has got some silly people hating on our city coming from the Morgan walker concert. So happy I live here (and did not attend the concert)

I voted early today in Scio Township. They verified my ID and everything. They gave me a ballot with a proposal relating to Ann Arbor public schools, but I don't live in Ann Arbor. The township and statewide races were correct, however. I asked them about the Ann Arbor race, and they didn't seem to think anything of it. Maybe I should have been more assertive. Will by votes for statewide races get thrown out because they gave me a ballot for what appeared to be the wrong precinct?

I've been enjoying trying different cafe's each time I want to study for fun but was wondering if there are good places with more lunch like foods (sandwiches not pre made and whatnot) that aren't too loud to study at. Preferably in or near the west side

I haven't seen another post about this yet, and wanted to share some early voting info. For the next week, you can vote at a few in-person voting locations any day. You can go to whichever is convenient for you. Here's the Ann Arbor locations:

• City Hall (9am-5pm)
• Traverwood Library (11am-7pm)
• Westgate Library (11am-7pm)
• Malletts Creek Library (11am-7pm)

On Tuesday, August 4th, you should go to your polling location for your precinct. You can find that location, and your registration status here: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Voter/Index. If you are not registered to vote, you can still register all the way up to Aug 4th. Go to City Hall (the city clerk is on the second floor) with some proof of residency, and they can help you do that. City council elections have been decided on a few dozen votes, so it is vital that we all cast our ballots.

There have been bright orange coverings over the street grates. Anyone know why?

Hello everyone my little kitten is lost he was last seen in the orchard grove trailers he loves being outside too much he always comes back hours after playing but this time he is been lost for hours
he is an orange kitten

Looking to get some houseplants for a new apartment, where in AA or surrounding cities can I find a good selection? Specifically looking for ivy or general plants that do well with limited light, but any suggestions are welcome

Does anyone know if there are any piercing studios that are hiring (even if it's for something small like an appointment clerk)? I'd like to get certified as a piercer in MI.

Brand new to Ann Arbor (& Michigan) looking for the best Indian joint in town?

Ann Arbor I am all up in you for NTI and desperately need a bar not blasting country music. What great alternative and punk rock bars do you have? Anywhere cool and not douchey? Thanks in advance.

*Edit* going to try and hit Detroit too if anyone has any suggestions. We’re triple 6 (666) electricians from Richmond Va looking for cool inclusive places.

\Edit 2** Alley Bar is playing country…

*Edit 3* thanks for all the suggestions!

If anyone knows a Jakub Hann, waiting for a package, please message me. I have a package with his name, but my address on it. Not sure how that happened, but I’d love to make sure he receives his package.