Government
Rutherford Pool construction contract approved; groundbreaking next
Posted: 1 hour agoThe three-year effort to raise more than $1 million to rebuild Ypsilanti's Rutherford Pool took another step forward at Tuesday night's Ypsilanti City Council meeting. Read more »
Renovation of Dexter Wastewater Treatment Plant may cause odor this month
Posted: 1 hour agoA $3.3 million renovation to Dexter's Wastewater Treatment Plant may cause some people to crinkle their noses when spending time in the village this month. Read more »
New rules for fireworks this Fourth of July: Ann Arbor won't allow blasts after midnight
Posted: 1 hour agoIf you want to set off fireworks in Ann Arbor this Fourth of July, you'll have to do it sometime between 8 a.m. and midnight - no later - under new rules. Read more »
Ann Arbor Planning Commission asks hotel developer to come up with more pedestrian-friendly plan
Posted: 20 hours agoThe Ann Arbor Planning Commission has postponed action on a proposed hotel on Jackson Avenue, asking the developer to come up with a more pedestrian-friendly plan. Read more »
Ann Arbor OKs plans for new mixed-use development in Old Fourth Ward and another Jimmy John's
Posted: 1 day agoPlans for a new three-story, mixed-use building in the Old Fourth Ward Historic District are moving forward after winning approval from the Ann Arbor City Council. Read more »
Ypsilanti City Council approves AATA membership
Posted: 1 day agoYpsilanti is one step closer to joining the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority. On Tuesday, the City Council voted unanimously to approve an amendment to the authority’s articles of incorporation that would make it part of ... Read more »
Michigan lawmakers OK $1 surcharge on electric bills to help low-income customers
Posted: Jun 18, 2013Michigan utilities could add up to a $1 surcharge to electric bills to provide heating assistance to low-income customers under legislation headed to the governor's desk. Read more »
Public Art Commission announces winners of 14th annual Golden Paintbrush Awards
Posted: Jun 18, 2013The Ann Arbor Public Art Commission has announced the winners of this year's Golden Paintbrush Awards, recognizing community members for their contributions to public art. Read more »
$1.4M wind project at Pioneer High School advances to next stage in 8-3 vote
Posted: Jun 18, 2013After a nearly 40-minute debate Monday night, the Ann Arbor City Council has decided to move forward with the next phase of a wind energy project at Pioneer High School. Read more »
Proposed surveillance camera ordinance a concern for some Ann Arbor council members
Posted: Jun 18, 2013As video surveillance technology becomes more sophisticated and prevalent, Ann Arbor City Council Members Mike Anglin and Chuck Warpehoski argue there's a need to establish a regulatory framework that balances privacy protections and law enforcement needs. Read more »
Ann Arbor making preparations for greenway park at 721 N. Main
Posted: Jun 18, 2013The Ann Arbor City Council voted unanimously Monday night to approve a contract to demolish two buildings at 721 N. Main St., and separately committed $750,000 for a greenway park there. Read more »
Gov. Rick Snyder talks up Michigan to Israelis
Posted: Jun 17, 2013When Gov. Rick Snyder last visited Israel 14 years ago, he was a venture capitalist looking to invest in startups. Now, he's asking Israeli companies and government leaders to consider doing business in Michigan. Read more »
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