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You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream!

Here are some Ann Arbor area artists to look for at this year's Ann Arbor Art Fair.

Looking to support local businesses in Detroit? Locally owned businesses are coming together for the Black Wall Street event that will showcase several Black-owned businesses, all presented by Hot Sam’s. Today on “Live In The D”, Business Lead and Legacy Preserver at Hot Sam’s, Lauren Stovall, joined host Jason Carr to talk about the upcoming event.

While known across the United States for the massive crowds and talented artists it brings to Tree Town, the annual fair is also known for its wacky weather.

Ann Arbor Art Fair will take place July 21-23 this year.

You can show your Detroit pride while also supporting a good cause and looking good while doing it. Survived Streetwear is designed to do just that while also keeping you looking stylish.

The summer season means weddings, birthdays, Father’s Day and other celebrations where you may need to give a gift. Of course, it can be a challenge picking out the perfect present for someone, but there’s a shop in Wixom called Green Goat Gifts that’s rolling out some unique gift ideas and home décor.

For many Detroiters, Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, so what better way to celebrate than with a scoop of ice cream?

You can add something old to your home to make it feel like new.

Some of our best ideas come when we are on vacation and that is the story behind this local business that is bringing island vibes to the D.

A local business in Detroit is working to make health and wellbeing more accessible.

A boutique in Milford is mixing up the shopping experience.

Learn how she turned her passion for baking into an award-winning business.

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and you might be looking for something special to show mom how much she’s loved. An artist in Ferndale is providing an option with her unique handcrafted gifts.

Earth Day is coming up this Friday, and one of the best ways to take care of our planet is to reduce, reuse, and recycle. So why not apply that idea to your wardrobe! We introduce you to Margaux and Max, an upscale resale boutique in downtown Ferndale that is shaking up the shopping experience.

Are you ready to celebrate your city? This Sunday is “National All Things Detroit Day” where you can shop local to support Detroit businesses and buy items to show off your Detroit pride.

As March comes to a close, so does National Reading Month, a time where we encourage young people to read more, keep them engaged and make reading fun. But how do you keep this going all year long? Tati Amare spoke with Jennifer Kendall from Coreander’s Children’s Bookshoppe in Grosse Pointe to give us her expert advice on how to keep the kiddos interested in reading.

There's a shop in Ferndale that's helping people fill their homes with fun items.

Since the pandemic started, Ann Arbor DDA has supported businesses in the area with several initiatives.

Your last chance to shop this year at the Ann Arbor Farmers Market is Wednesday.

It’s an ideal time to provide support -- to our community and to those who may face challenges in their everyday lives.

One gift idea that is unique and fun to the kids, and perhaps even some adults: vintage toys.

We’re in the thick of holiday preparations now, which can be such a magical time.

Many independent small businesses are still struggling to recover from the pandemic. Here's how shoppers can support them this holiday season.

While the Friday after Thanksgiving is, for most, dedicated to shopping, the following Saturday is devoted to shopping local.

Drop in to the Ann Arbor Art Center for a free magnet-making workshop on Black Friday.

Mark your calendar for four artist markets coming to Ann Arbor this season.

The holiday shopping season is here and billions will be spent this year on gifts. If you’re someone who likes to find that unique item to wrap up in a bow, and someone who likes to shop local, we have something that can help. “Buy Michigan Now” has released its 15th annual holiday gift guide.

Let us know below which Ann Arbor area cider mill is the crème de la crème, or in this case the sweetest of seasonal cider suppliers.

There’s a new neighborhood grocery store in Detroit, and it’s causing quite a buzz.

Trick-or-Treating returns to downtown Ann Arbor this year.

Browse art on residents' porches, in garages and tents during the fall art walk.

Bivouac will be holding a daylong raffle on Oct. 9 to celebrate 50 years in business.

Roeda Studio will be closing its downtown location at the end of the year.

A new bookstore will be opening in the old Bookbound space.

Here are some Ann Arbor area artists to look for at this year's Ann Arbor Art Fair.

See what will be on sale this week at Ann Arbor Art Fair.

While known across the United States for the massive crowds and talented artists it brings to Tree Town, the annual fair is also known for its wacky weather.

Here’s a rundown of some areas to explore in Ann Arbor.

Here’s a rundown of some areas to explore in Ann Arbor.

A whimsical new candy and soda shop will be opening its doors soon in downtown Ann Arbor.

Everything you need to know about the 2021 Ann Arbor Art Fair.

This year, the nationally-known art fair has been reduced to three days from July 15-17 instead of its traditional four.

The directors of the three fairs that comprise Ann Arbor Art Fair announced the event is on for July.

Bookbound Bookstore will close its doors this summer after nearly eight years on Ann Arbor's northside.

Organizers of Ann Arbor's Westside Art Hop hope to make a return in June with an outdoor event.

David Lin had to close two of his Ann Arbor businesses during the pandemic. He's hoping a new crowdfunding effort will bring back small businesses across the U.S.

ANN ARBOR – Here’s a ranking that doesn’t surprise us. TravelMag recently released its 30 Most Charming Small Cities in the USA list and Ann Arbor appears along other famed small cities -- and college towns -- like Annapolis, Maryland, Charleston, South Carolina and Bloomington, Indiana. “Home to the University of Michigan, it has long been a seat of higher education, forward-thinking, technology and progressive ideas,” wrote TravelMag. “You can see echoes of these elements everywhere, including at the numerous annual events held in the city, including expos, airshows, and the annual film festival that has been running for decades. “In the city’s lively dining scene, this same balance of tradition and modernity is reflected by Ann Arbor mainstays such as Zingerman’s Deli, right through to the trendy international cuisine from across five continents.”AdWith the award-winning Ann Arbor District Library, 161 beautiful public parks and educational and cultural events abound, it certainly is a wonderful place to live.

ANN ARBOR – The University of Michigan’s Exhibition of Art by Michigan Prisoners is celebrating 25 years with a virtual gallery due to the ongoing health crisis. The annual Prison Creative Arts Project at U-M is now one of the largest exhibitions by imprisoned artists in the world. (University of Michigan - Prison Created Arts Project)Krinitsky said the organization has wanted to expand to a larger audience for some time. (University of Michigan - Prison Created Arts Project)“It was an extraordinary year, although it was some time ago that we visited,” Hamilton said in a release. “Many PCAP artists rely on sales revenue to purchase art supplies as well as things they need for daily living.

ANN ARBOR – The Guild of Artists & Artisans will be launching its newest all media exhibition, “ANYTHING GOES,” in the Gutman Gallery on Friday. Throughout the open house-style reception, Guild staff will appear on the live feed to discuss the exhibition and to give virtual viewers a tour of the gallery. "Chryslais" by Robin Speth. For more information about the exhibition, upcoming events, scheduling curbside pickup or to shop virtually with gallery staff, visit www.shopgutmangallery.com. AdThe Gutman Gallery is at 118 N. Fourth Ave.

ANN ARBOR – BYOC Co. will be opening its doors soon at Liberty Square at 255 E. Liberty Street downtown. Hess offers a variety of personal care and household cleaning products that she will fill customers’ containers with. “I want people to feel confident in the things they’re buying.”Emma Hess sells her all-natural products at one of her pop-ups. All of her sustainable products are natural and are hand-selected based on the needs and preferences of her customers. BYOC Co. is here to help with whatever small steps that people can take to make their lifestyles more sustainable.

Thousands of small businesses are probably gone for good because of the failure of the federal government to act quickly enough. To avoid catastrophic failure across large swaths of our small business economy, we need to quickly get a large number of small sums to a substantial portion of the 50 million small businesses and freelancers across America. If you include the 24.8 million businesses that are sole proprietorships, 98% of U.S. businesses employ fewer than 20 people. Don't make the mistake of thinking that because a business is small or a solo business, it isn't valuable or an economic driver. Drilling down on small business demographicsHere's another misunderstanding: America's small business owners aren't white males anymore.