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This Michigan city is No. 4 in best places to live in US, according to Fortune
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Ann Arbor, the heart of Washtenaw County and the home of the Wolverine dream team, has a new achievement on the city’s repertoire.
Fortune Well, a subsidiary of Fortune Magazine, ranked Ann Arbor as No. 4 on its third annual list of the 50 Best Places to Live for Families.
In an analysis of over 2,000 cities across the U.S., Fortune Well chose the best city in each state for multiple generations to live happily and healthily, based on data relating to five main categories: general wellness, livability, education, financial health and resources for aging adults.
Here’s why Ann Arbor placed as the No. 4 best city for families to live in the U.S.
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Is it affordable to live in Ann Arbor?
Ann Arbor scored 62 out of 100 on Sharecare’s financial well-being index, which measures stress based on economic life and financial security.
According to Fortune, Ann Arbor households have a median income of $95,884, while single family residences had a median sale point of $485,792 as of 2022. Between the university, the Michigan Medicine system and other career tracks in the tech and auto industries, Ann Arbor is ripe with job opportunities.
How are Ann Arbor schools?
Ann Arbor Public Schools educates more than 17,000 students spread across 21 elementary schools, seven middle schools and six high schools. According to the U.S. News & World Report, 73% of elementary students and 81% of middle school students in the district tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 66% of elementary students and 67% of middle school students tested at or above the proficient level for math. According to Fortune, the district has a high school graduation rate of 91.54%.
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Is Ann Arbor good for seniors?
Ann Arbor has 29 above-average nursing homes within 50 miles, per 100,000 households. There are also 11 hospitals within 25 miles of Ann Arbor that are recommended by over 50% of patients.
What is there to do in Ann Arbor?
While the city is more diverse than its neighborhoods, downtown Ann Arbor is a hub of activity for all ages.
The calendar is packed with events, including the Ann Arbor Summer Festival, complete with concerts, film screenings, and a circus, the Ann Arbor Art Fair that amasses 30 blocks of the city and the annual LGBTQ+ Pride weekend. The streets are lined with a diverse array of over 400 restaurants, with plenty of international options as well as a big farm-to-table movement thanks to local farms and farmers markets.
There are 162 parks scattered throughout the city, including the Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum, and there’s numerous other opportunities for outdoor recreation, such as canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding on Huron River and mountain-biking in the 20,000-acre Waterloo Recreation Area.
Ann Arbor scored a 73 out of 100 on Sharecare’s community well-being index, which measures the number of people that like where they live and take pride in their community.
Top 10 cities on Fortune Well’s 2024 list:
- Silver Spring, Maryland
- Upper Merion, Pennsylvania
- Chantilly, Virginia
- Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Mason, Ohio
- Franklin, Tennessee
- Lafayette, Colorado
- Overland Park, Kansas
- Morristown, New Jersey
- Portsmouth, New Hampshire
BENTON HARBOR — Vinyl collectors and music fans are invited to dig through thousands of records and music collectibles at the Southwest Michigan Record Show.
The event is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 16 at Grand Upton Hall inside Lake Michigan College’s Mendel Center in Benton Harbor, according to a press release.
Now in its fourth season, the show features 25 vendors from five states, offering 70 tables filled with vinyl records, CDs, cassettes, record supplies and music memorabilia.
Free admission begins at 10 a.m.
General admission is free starting at 10 a.m., while early entry is available at 8:30 a.m. for $5. Door prize drawings are planned for 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., including $25 shopping certificates and record supplies from BCW Supplies. The first 75 attendees will receive free tote bags.
A food truck will be on site, and cash is preferred for purchases. Some vendors may accept cards, PayPal, Venmo and other payment methods, but there is no ATM on site.
Vendors from across the Midwest and beyond
The show is expected to feature a wide selection of music genres, including classic rock, pop, ’80s, metal, punk, jazz, blues, R&B, country and soundtracks.
“This show is still being discovered, and that’s part of what makes it exciting,” event organizer Jeremy D. Bonfiglio said in the release. “We’ve built a strong group of experienced vendors, so whether you’re just getting into vinyl or digging for something rare, there’s a real opportunity here to find something unexpected.”
Free parking is available near the entrance of Mendel Center, 2755 Napier Ave.
Future dates planned
The Southwest Michigan Record Show is also scheduled to return Sept. 19.
For more information, visit southwestmichiganrecordshow.com or follow the event on Facebook.
This story was created by reporter Cheryl Morey, with the assistance of artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing.
ALGOMA TOWNSHIP, Mich. — The spirit of curling is one of friendship.
While memory of the Winter Olympics may have long melted away in the minds of many Americans, there some whose curiousness for the sport of curling has extended all the way into the springtime.
“Everybody’s having fun,” said Paul Curran, league manager for the Grand Rapids Curling Club. “It’s a really weird sport in that it’s really friendly.”
The club, which plays at the Cedar Rock Sportsplex in Algoma Township, has seen a recent spike in interest in its beginners leagues and learn to curl classes.
“We’re all here to curl and learn,” said beginner Aaron Schwieterman. “Everyone’s making mistakes, but still having a great time learning the sport and trying to mimic what the professionals do at the Olympics.”
“I recommend it to anybody who wants to try something different,” said beginner Margaret Steketee. “If I can do it, anybody can do it.”
For a period of time on the ice, these newcomers to the sport turn into competitors. Then, at the conclusions of their games, they revert to being friends.
“Largely, what you’ll find with curlers is that when they’re done curling, they want to be friendly and hang out,” Curran said. “Which is what our league is doing right now.”
As long as people are interested, Curran says the club will continue to put on beginners leagues and lessons.
“The more people we get out here curling, the better,” he said.
For more information on ways to play and learn how to curl in West Michigan, visit the Grand Rapids Curling Club’s website.
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Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
The Michigan Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 9, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Daily 3 numbers from May 9 drawing
Midday: 9-1-0
Evening: 3-1-5
Check Daily 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Daily 4 numbers from May 9 drawing
Midday: 9-5-1-3
Evening: 9-7-3-0
Check Daily 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Poker Lotto numbers from May 9 drawing
AD-3C-5D-6H-9H
Check Poker Lotto payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Fantasy 5 numbers from May 9 drawing
02-12-16-20-37
04-25-28-29-36
Check Fantasy 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Daily Keno numbers from May 9 drawing
01-02-04-07-09-11-12-14-18-23-26-27-29-30-35-41-51-54-63-66-69-73
Check Daily Keno payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Classic Lotto 47 numbers from May 9 drawing
02-07-12-14-26-34
Check Classic Lotto 47 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lotto Double Play numbers from May 9 drawing
04-13-27-35-36-45
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from May 9 drawing
08-11-17-29-49, Bonus: 02
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Michigan Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes up to $99,999.99, winners have the option to submit their claim by mail or in person at one of Michigan Lottery’s Regional Offices.
To claim by mail, complete a ticket receipt form, sign your winning ticket, and send it along with original copies of your government-issued photo ID and Social Security card to the address below. Ensure the names on your ID and Social Security card match exactly. Claims should be mailed to:
Michigan Lottery
Attn: Claim Center
101 E. Hillsdale
P.O. Box 30023
Lansing, MI 48909
For prizes over $100,000, winners must claim their prize in person at the Michigan Lottery Headquarters in Lansing located at 101 E. Hillsdale in downtown Lansing. Each winner must present original versions of a valid government-issued photo ID (typically a driver’s license or state ID) and a Social Security card, ensuring that the names on both documents match exactly. To schedule an appointment, please call the Lottery Player Relations office at 844-887-6836, option 2.
If you prefer to claim in person at one of the Michigan Lottery Regional Offices for prizes under $100,000, appointments are required. Until further notice, please call 1-844-917-6325 to schedule an appointment. Regional office locations are as follows:
- Lansing: 101 E. Hillsdale St. Lansing; Phone: 844-917-6325
- Livonia: 33231 Plymouth Road, Livonia; Phone: 844-917-6325
- Sterling Heights: 34700 Dequindre Road, Sterling Heights; Phone: 844-917-6325
- Detroit: Cadillac Place, 3060 W. Grand Blvd., Suite L-600, Detroit; Phone: 844-917-6325
- Grand Rapids: 3391-B Plainfield Ave. NE, Grand Rapids; Phone: 844-917-6325
- Saginaw: Jerome T. Hart State Office Building, 411 E. Genesee Ave., Saginaw; Phone: 844-917-6325
For additional information, downloadable forms, and instructions, visit the Michigan Lottery’s prize claim page.
When are Michigan Lottery drawings held?
- Daily 3 & Daily 4: Midday at 12:59 p.m., Evening at 7:29 p.m.
- Fantasy 5: 7:29 p.m. daily
- Poker Lotto: 7:29 p.m. daily
- Lotto 47: 7:29 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday
- Lucky for Life: 10:38 p.m. daily
- Daily Keno: 7:29 p.m. daily
- Millionaire for Life: 11:15 p.m. daily
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