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The Detroit Zoo’s new Penguinarium—one of the world’s foremost Penguin habitats
5 Jul 2016

The Detroit Zoo’s new Penguinarium—one of the world’s foremost Penguin habitats

by Thomas Wilmer | posted in: Travel Stories | 0

Penguin at Detroit Zoo THOMAS WILMER A conversation with Scott Carter, Detroit Zoological Society’s Chief Life Sciences officer at the new Detroit Zoo Penguinarium. Penguins have resided at the Detroit Zoo since the late 1960s but in the spring of … Continued

DETROIT, Detroit Zoo, Michigan, NPR PODCAST, PENGUIN, Scott Carter, Zoo
Exploring Ann Arbor’s Diverse Culinary Scene #3
29 Jun 2015

Exploring Ann Arbor’s Diverse Culinary Scene #3

by Thomas Wilmer | posted in: Travel Stories | 0

Come along and join Associate Producer and correspondent, Suzie Rodriguez, reporting from Ann Arbor, Michigan where she continues her exploration of the town’s cool, hip and happening restaurant scene. Rodriguez visits with Adam Baru at Mani Osteria. Mezzevino’s General Manager, … Continued

Ann Arbor, cuisine, Michigan, Suzie Rodriguez
Ann Arbor’s Chef Alex Young at Zingerman’s Roadhouse
26 Jun 2015

Ann Arbor’s Chef Alex Young at Zingerman’s Roadhouse

by Thomas Wilmer | posted in: Travel Stories | 0

Zingerman’s Deli, a super popular hangout in Ann Arbor was such a success that the owners have grown the business model to include ten trendy food venues in and around Ann Arbor—each with a distinctive culinary approach. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN … Continued

Ann Arbor, cuisine, Michigan, Zingerman's Ann Arbor
Culinary correspondent discovers Authentic Turkish Cuisine in A2
25 Jun 2015

Culinary correspondent discovers Authentic Turkish Cuisine in A2

by Thomas Wilmer | posted in: Travel Stories | 0

Join Associate Producer & Correspondent, Suzie Rodriguez, as she explores the dynamic culinary scene in the heart of Ann Arbor, Michigan. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE ANN ARBOR CULINARY PODCAST! Ann Arbor, Nicknamed A2 or A-Squared by locals, this … Continued

Ann Arbor, Ayse's Turkish Cafe, ethnic cuisine, Michigan, Midwest Travel, Suzie Rodriguez
University of Michigan’s Museum of Art—a Conversation with Joseph Rosa
18 Jun 2015

University of Michigan’s Museum of Art—a Conversation with Joseph Rosa

by Thomas Wilmer | posted in: Travel Stories | 0

University of Michigan Museum of Art. Photo Credit: Tom Wilmer A highlight of a sojourn on the campus of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor was a most compelling, thought provoking, and revealing conversation with Joseph Rosa, the Director … Continued

Ann Arbor, Michigan, umma.umich.org, University of Michigan
Yankee Air Museum at Willow Run
17 Jun 2015

Yankee Air Museum at Willow Run

by Thomas Wilmer | posted in: Travel Stories | 0

In the depths of WWII, Ford Motor Corporation opened the Willow Run Bomber plant in Ypsilanti, Michigan in 1942 on the outskirts of Detroit. Under the direction of Edsel Ford, Willow Run produced B-24 aircraft in a 5 million square-foot … Continued

Ann Arbor, B-24, Kevin Walsh, Michigan, Willow Run, WWII aviation, Yankee Air Museum

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