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with slideshow: House under construction since 1986 in Water Hill neighborhood draws scrutiny

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Posted: 17 hours ago

When Sindi Keesan enlisted her partner Jim Deigert's help in building a house at 512 Felch St. in Ann Arbor in 1986, she never imagined it'd still be a work in progress three decades later. ... Read more »

Zemke introduces legislation to repeal ban on domestic partner benefits in Michigan

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Posted: May 17, 2013

State Rep. Adam Zemke, D-Ann Arbor, has introduced a bill that would reverse the state's ban on extending health benefits to domestic partners of public employees. The legislation, House Bill 4742, would repeal Public Act ... Read more »

State lawmakers to host public session at Washtenaw Community College

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Posted: May 17, 2013

At the meeting legislators will discuss funding for the state's 28 community colleges. Read more »

Ann Arbor officials fear more downtown areas at risk for out-of-character development

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Posted: May 16, 2013

The approval of another 14-story high-rise in downtown Ann Arbor marks the second time in recent years that City Council members have begrudgingly voted in favor of a controversial development they didn't like because they felt legally obligated to do so. Read more »

Metro Times: Ann Arbor remains a thriving community decades after decriminalizing marijuana

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Posted: May 15, 2013

Larry Gabriel, former editor of Metro Times, writes in a new column that Ann Arbor is "a showplace for the state" and "a place that marijuana activists look to with a gleam in their eyes." ... Read more »

with video & poll: Sabra Briere talks about challenges city faces with Ann Arbor's downtown zoning

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Posted: May 15, 2013

Standing atop the promenade deck outside Ann Arbor's city hall on Tuesday, City Council Member Sabra Briere discusses the challenges the city faces with its downtown zoning. Read more »

2 contested Ann Arbor City Council races on Aug. 6 primary ballot

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Posted: May 14, 2013

The Aug. 6 primary ballot in Ann Arbor is set after Tuesday's filing deadline came and went for partisan candidates interested in running for City Council. Five incumbents are seeking re-election this year, but only ... Read more »

Demolition of Liberty Square townhome complex to begin within 3 weeks

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Posted: May 14, 2013

The end of the abandoned, decaying Liberty Square townhome complex is near. Read more »

with gallery: New Stadium bridges in Ann Arbor dedicated with special thanks to John Dingell

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Posted: May 14, 2013

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood had just one suggestion for Ann Arbor officials as they ceremonially dedicated the new East Stadium Boulevard bridges on Tuesday.

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19 new Old West Side-style homes coming to Ann Arbor's north side

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Posted: May 14, 2013

In addition to 208 new apartments downtown, the Ann Arbor City Council approved another major development Monday night: 19 new homes on the city's north side. Read more »

Ann Arbor gets $623K grant to help out with University of Michigan smart car study

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Posted: May 14, 2013

The city of Ann Arbor is lending an assist on the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute's study of technology that helps cars communicate with each other. The City Council voted Monday night to accept ... Read more »

Ann Arbor City Council approves 14-story high-rise at Huron and Division

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Posted: May 14, 2013

The fear of losing an eight-figure lawsuit ultimately kept the Ann Arbor City Council from rejecting a 14-story high-rise development Monday night. Immediately after the council voted 6-5 to approve the controversial 413 E. Huron ... Read more »

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