City of Ann Arbor

The group Ann Arbor for Public Power says, as long as the city continues to use DTE as its power utility, it won’t come close to reaching its goal of carbon neutrality by 2030. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

The Ann Arbor City Council is considering an exemption to the city’s gas-powered leaf blower ban for controlled burns. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has the story.

The City of Ann Arbor is looking for ways to make it easier for residents to start a home business. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

The Ann Arbor City Council has approved rezoning of the last of four city corridors for high density redevelopment. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The A2Zero Plan aims to have Ann Arbor carbon neutral by the year 2030. While it is an environmental initiative, it is being implemented with the idea of creating greater equity and equality through the process. WEMU's David Fair talked over that component of A2Zero with Missy Stults, the city's Director of Sustainability and Innovations.

Ann Arbor Police continue to investigate the distribution of antisemitic flyers in several neighborhoods last weekend. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ann Arbor has adopted a new city flag in recognition of its bicentennial. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ann Arbor Police Chief Andre Anderson has been selected to serve on the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement, or NOBLE’s international board. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

The City of Ann Arbor has been awarded a $2.8 million FHA grant to install 48 publicly available EV chargers. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

You may not have noticed, but the Ann Arbor Climate Corps has been quietly working this year to combat the affects of climate change and help the city achieve its goal of carbon neutrality by 2030. The program is designed to increase the Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability’s outreach capacity and help residents take action toward that end. WEMU's David Fair talked it over with Ann Arbor Climate Corps program manager, Maggie Halpern.