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Three intriguing takeaways from Swisher Commercial's annual Ann Arbor real estate vacancy report
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Wednesday, January 9, 2019
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Wednesday, December 5, 2018
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Wednesday, December 5, 2018
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Wednesday, October 10, 2018
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Wednesday, October 10, 2018
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West Cross Street business owners envision higher-profile future for their "forgotten" district
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Wednesday, July 25, 2018
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Friday, July 20, 2018
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Wednesday, June 20, 2018
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New downtown Ypsi makerspace aims for inclusivity, affordability
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Wednesday, May 16, 2018
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FIRST LOOK: Inside the historic church set to become Ypsi's newest performance venue
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Wednesday, May 9, 2018
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Thursday, April 5, 2018
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First Fridays Ypsilanti continues growth through community collaboration in its fifth season
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Wednesday, April 4, 2018
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Community Development
Yes in my backyard: New Ann Arbor group takes proactive stance toward development
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Wednesday, April 4, 2018
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Ypsi's Massage Mechanics expands, moves from Depot Town to downtown
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Wednesday, March 7, 2018
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Community Development
New citizen-led coalition seeks to give all Ypsi residents a voice in future development
Brianna Kelly
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
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Chelsea Alehouse to move to downtown Chelsea, expand brewpub offerings
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Wednesday, January 24, 2018
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Hipster history: Unpacking the stories of metro Detroit's legendary cultural scenes
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Wednesday, January 10, 2018
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Take a look inside Cahoots, downtown Ann Arbor's elaborate new coworking space
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Wednesday, January 10, 2018
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