About Ann Arbor Source
Ann Arbor Source is the independent local news publication for Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County, delivering daily coverage of City Hall, local schools, public safety, business development, health care, and the vibrant life of Tree Town.
Ann Arbor Source was built to cover the city and the county around it with the seriousness and depth this community deserves. We report on City Council and the Mayor's office, Larcom City Hall departments, Washtenaw County commissioners, Ann Arbor Public Schools, and campuses ranging from Huron, Pioneer, and Skyline to Washtenaw Community College and the University of Michigan. Our pages track the businesses opening downtown, in Kerrytown, on State Street, South University, Washtenaw Avenue, and out along Plymouth and Jackson roads, alongside the work happening at Michigan Medicine, Trinity Health, and the VA.
Our reporting covers the Huron River, the Arb, Gallup Park, and the parks families use every weekend, as well as the Art Fair, the Summer Festival, and football Saturdays. We report what the city decides, what is being built, what it costs, and who is affected across Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Pittsfield and Scio townships, Saline, Dexter, and Chelsea.
What We Stand For
Our journalism is guided by a commitment to rigorous reporting, local accountability, and a deep respect for the communities that make Washtenaw County their home.
Accuracy
We verify every fact, consult primary sources, and stand firmly behind each claim published on our pages. Getting the details right for Ann Arbor matters far more than rushing to be the first outlet to publish a breaking story. Our reporters double-check every municipal record.
Authority
Our coverage brings grounded knowledge to City Hall decisions, school board meetings, zoning changes, and county governance. We write for readers who care deeply about how local policy shapes daily life across Tree Town and neighboring townships.
Community
Ann Arbor Source exists specifically to serve the local news community, bringing together residents, neighborhood advocates, and dedicated readers who live and breathe this vibrant area. We strive to reflect the true spirit of Washtenaw County in every single daily edition that we produce.
Independence
Our editorial content remains entirely independent of commercial advertisers and corporate sponsors. We report the news as we see it across the city and townships, regardless of any outside business considerations. Our commitment is solely to the residents who call this community home.
Our daily reporting follows a steady rhythm of tracking, verifying, and publishing local stories.
Monitor
Our newsroom monitors public agendas, city departments, emergency scanners, community notices, and local meetings across Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County around the clock.
Research
Our journalists thoroughly research local public records, conduct interviews with community members, and verify every piece of information to ensure we provide the depth and precision that Ann Arbor readers rightfully expect.
Publish
Experienced editors review every submitted draft for factual accuracy, clear phrasing, and absolute fairness before publication. Once approved, these completed articles go live immediately on our website and across our digital channels for everyone in the region to read.
The Team
Ann Arbor Source is built by a dedicated team of professional journalists who live in the area and punch well above their weight class every single day to bring you essential local reporting.
The Writers
Editorial Team
A talented group of local reporters and subject-matter experts who cover city council, schools, and neighborhood developments across Washtenaw County with remarkable precision, depth, and local authority.
The Editors
Quality Control
A dedicated editorial team who carefully reviews every article to ensure it meets our rigorous standards for factual accuracy, absolute clarity, and direct relevance to the people living throughout Ann Arbor and the surrounding townships.
The Readers
Our Community
You are our most important collaborators. Your tips, feedback, corrections, and local knowledge keep our reporting sharp, accountable, and rooted in the community.
Our Story
We are just getting started covering this wonderful community, but we are moving forward very fast to bring you the independent local reporting you need.
Ann Arbor Source launches with a clear mission to provide comprehensive, independent local news for Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and the surrounding Washtenaw County communities.
Expands daily coverage to include dedicated beats for City Hall, local schools, public safety, business development, health, and community life.
Reaches a growing base of engaged monthly readers across Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County within its very first operational quarter.
Expands to comprehensive daily publication covering all major local beats, from City Hall and local schools down to neighborhood businesses and community events.
Join the Conversation
Reach out to us directly at [email protected] with your story ideas, questions, or news tips. The local news community in Ann Arbor is always much stronger when we share information and work together to keep everyone informed about the city we all love.