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A new place to eat, work, socialize and stay has recently opened in Ann Arbor. In the building formerly known as Lucky’s Market, 1919 S Industrial Hwy, Ann Arbor, Venue by 4m has provided the community with a multi-purpose gathering space.  Venue was developed by Prentice 4M, a lifestyle assets brand founded by Heidi and Margaret Poscher. Prentice 4M is known in the Ann Arbor community for their co-living campus.  The concept of a 15-minute neighborhood is one of 4M’s missions in order to meet the community's wants and needs within a 15 minute walk, bike or public transportation.  To further this point, Venue has a partnership with May Mobility to provide the community rides to their locations. Eat Make sure to arrive at Venue hungry, but be aware that…

[caption id="attachment_1135" align="alignleft" width="220"] "Doctor Who" actress Alex Kingston gets a moment's respite from signing autographs. Photo by Kurt Anthony Krug.[/caption] Over the weekend, tens of thousands of people from all over came to the Motor City Comic Con in Novi to meet their favorite celebrities and favorite artists or to find that obscure back issue or piece of movie memorabilia. Motor City experienced one of its busiest Sundays as fans flocked to get photos and autographs of “Doctor Who” stars Matt Smith (the 11 th Doctor) and Karen Gillan (Amy Pond) – who is also known for playing Nebula in the Marvel Cinematic Universe – in what was their only day at the con. Getting to meet Cassandra Peterson, alias Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, was something Dave Acosta,…

[caption id="attachment_1126" align="alignleft" width="195"] Photo provided by Kelly Renolds. Headshot of Mayor Christopher Taylor.[/caption] Seeking a third term in office, Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor discusses his priorities ahead of the upcoming Nov. 8 general election against candidate Eric Lipson.  Mayor Taylor has served as Mayor of Ann Arbor since November 2014. After serving three terms on Ann Arbor City Council, Taylor states that he’s focused on prioritizing Ann Arbor’s Community Climate Action Millage. According to Ann Arbor’s government website A2gov.org  “Ann Arbor’s Community Climate Action Millage is a request for funding to support the city's ambitious climate and equity goal – achieving a just transition to community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030. The millage would provide the resources needed to immediately begin creating, implementing, and scaling programs and services to…

Detroit native Robbie Thompson described “The Winchesters” – which recently debuted on The CW – as the “Supernatural” version of “How I Met Your Mother.” Set in the world of “Supernatural” – the longest-running genre series that spanned 15 seasons, chronicling the adventures of the Winchester brothers Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) who hunted monsters in a black 1967 Chevy Impala – “The Winchesters” occurs in the early 1970s and centers around the brothers’ parents John Winchester (Drake Rodger) and Mary Campbell (Meg Donnelly). In “The Winchesters,” Dean narrates the story of how his parents met, fell in love, and fought monsters together while searching for their missing fathers. After returning from Vietnam in 1972, John runs into Mary in front of a movie theater. There’s an attraction…

Inventive Tacos with a Twist [caption id="attachment_755" align="alignleft" width="300"] The 1923 Menu Board full of unique appetizers and tacos.[/caption] Calling all taco foodies! Who’s ready for some tacos with a twist? Husband and wife owners Aaron and Miriam Orr are striving to redefine the food service industry norm and status quo with a fusion of inventive taco flavors that span the globe. 1923, Michigan’s very first open top double decker food truck, will be opening soon.  On their menu, you will find seven signature tacos with themes ranging from Caribbean and Arabic to Korean and Japanese plus some good ol’ down home Southern cooking thrown in for good measure.  Each taco is $5.50 or you can get three for $15.  They will also serve a tempting assortment of appetizers ranging…

There was nothing funny about the pandemic–but in such stressful times, a bit of humor goes a long way toward brightening a day.  So we compiled ten of our favorite cannabis-related amusing headlines that occurred over the last two years. Let us know which is your favorite in the comments! [caption id="attachment_752" align="alignleft" width="300"] Mitch McConnell for Senate website.[/caption] Watch Mitch McConnell Frolic In A Field Of Cannabis. Regardless of where you stand on the political aisle, watching a politician enjoying himself in a giant field of weed can’t help but make you smile. Check out the video for yourself!   [caption id="attachment_751" align="alignright" width="136"] PushBlack Facebook[/caption] Kanye West wants marijuana to be free, and everyone who has a baby to get ‘a million dollars’ At a political rally in…