The Ann Arbor Chronicle » signs of spring

Fifth & Huron

Chronicle Staff — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 20:43:24 +0000

Promenade deck at city hall no longer has its “Closed for Season” sign posted on the inside doors.

Boulevard Plaza

Vivienne Armentrout — Tue, 08 Apr 2014 15:28:36 +0000

Must really be spring: Arbor Farms has crocuses and robins painted on their window, replacing snow scene.

Sunset & Spring

John Floyd — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 20:07:15 +0000

It’s April – no foolin’. Bulbs have finally caught up with the calendar. [photo]

Sunset & Spring

John Floyd — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 19:07:05 +0000

Snowdrops: 4 – 6 weeks late, but at least they’re here. Maybe winter really is over. [photo]

Ashley & Liberty

Anna Ercoli Schnitzer — Sun, 30 Mar 2014 22:44:18 +0000

Bill’s Beer Garden open for business as of 5 p.m. today, March 30, and customers are enjoying their beer already.

Brooks Street

Ruth Kraut — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 22:57:40 +0000

Spotted on Brooks Street: Black squirrel chasing a grey squirrel.

Sunset & Spring

John Floyd — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 19:44:29 +0000

Three weeks late, but here at last: Winter Aconnites [photo]

First & Liberty

HD — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 22:08:04 +0000

At the railroad tracks, two beagle-type dogs investigate fresh odors on both sides of the street and criss-cross Liberty. Owner tries to corral them with the aid of passers-by on each side of the street and the cooperation of motorists who wait in an increasingly long queue. I did my part. I left the scene as the two hounds were brought under some kind of control.

Beakes & Main

johnboy — Mon, 17 Mar 2014 12:53:24 +0000

Spring is here! Snow peas and other things popping up at the Museum on Main Street.

Brooks Street

Vivienne Armentrout — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 18:27:01 +0000

Water coursing diagonally across the pavement with nowhere to go. Storm drains all covered.