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The Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office has opened an investigation into an alleged letter sent by Danbury Park Manor Apartments claiming to have a formal partnership with county law enforcement. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The Arbor South development was pulled again last night from the Ann Arbor City Council agenda. City officials say there’s still some work to be done on the proposal. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ann Arbor City Council is scheduled to vote on the largest brownfield project in the city’s history tonight, but not everyone is on board. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

President Trump’s suggestions to allow 50-year mortgages for homeowners is running into a lot of skepticism. As WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports, many economists say it will only increase debt and not lower housing costs.

The Ann Arbor City Council is expected to vote tonight on the Brownfield Plan and Public-Private Agreement for the Arbor South Development. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Three city council seats are to be decided by voters in Saline. As WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports, they are choosing from a pool of six candidates.

Ypsilanti city officials are holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday at Dorsey Estates near Depot Town. This will mark the final milestone in the new neighborhood’s development. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The Ann Arbor Planning Commission has given conditional approval to a major affordable housing project. It will be going up on the site of the old YMCA on Fifth Street. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Shelter Association of Washtenaw County has a new executive director. Nicole Adelman takes over as resources to help the homeless and others are being stretched thin. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

On November 4, voters will decide between two candidates running to replace incumbent Mayor Jane Pacheco, who is not seeking reelection. Kate Henson currently serves on the City Council and points to her background in civic leadership and community engagement as qualities that will serve her well as mayor. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talked to Henson about her run against opponent Julianne Chard.