City of Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor has its first dedicated bus lane, and the hope is that more will be following. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Some Washtenaw County community organizations may be getting some financial help in the new year. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

When it comes to our local environment, 2025 has been a year of progress and one with significant and growing challenges. Environmental aspirations are being worked into place in almost direct opposition to changing federal priorities and policies. WEMU's David Fair reflected on 2025 in a conversation with Beth Gibbons, the Director of the Washtenaw County Resiliency Office.

The City of Ann Arbor’s Snow Match program has been growing steadily with more volunteers signing up to help their fellow residents with snow removal. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The City of Ann Arbor has earned a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC)’s Municipal Equality Index for the tenth year in a row. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

A2ZERO’s Home Energy Advisor (HEA) Program has hit a milestone of helping over 500 households find ways to save money on energy and make their homes more sustainable. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

The City of Ann Arbor is considering an expansion of the borders of its Downtown District. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A major Ann Arbor affordable housing project gets a boost at tonight’s City Council meeting. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ann Arbor’s Neighborhood Watch program is long defunct, but more than 600 signs remain installed. As WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports, two City Council members want them to come down.

The holiday shopping season is well underway. For many small business owners and retailers, the month of December can determine whether they finish the year in the black. That’s where the notion of “Think Local First” can make a difference. How will it turn out in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti this year? WEMU's David Fair and A2Y Regional Chamber Executive Vice President Andy LaBarre find out in their talk with Ypsilanti DDA director Elize Jekabson and Ashley Schafer, the Executive Director of Main Street Ann Arbor.