Government
Ann Arbor Planning Commission asks hotel developer to come up with more pedestrian-friendly plan
Posted: 1 hour 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: 6 hours 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: 6 hours 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: 22 hours agoMichigan 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: 23 hours agoThe 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: 1 day agoAfter 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: 1 day agoAs 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: 1 day agoThe 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 »
Q&A: Ann Arbor school board member says AATA might be able to fill void if district cuts busing
Posted: Jun 17, 2013The Ann Arbor school board might have avoided eliminating high school bus services for next school year, but longtime board member Susan Baskett says the issue isn't over yet. Read more »
Survey shows Ann Arbor citizens not fully satisfied with their city government
Posted: Jun 16, 2013The survey shows Ann Arbor residents want the city do a better job providing basic services like paving streets in the summer and plowing streets when they're covered in snow in the winter. Read more »
Ann Arbor Connector: Public input sought on high-capacity transit project
Posted: Jun 15, 2013The next public meeting for the Ann Arbor Connector planning process takes place Tuesday and community members are encouraged to attend. Read more »
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