Erica Briggs

The commission charged with creating a plan for a permanent public space in downtown Ann Arbor has been dissolved. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

The city of Ann Arbor’s plan to buy eight duplexes on the west side of the city and turn them into affordable housing took a step forward last night. City council passed the first reading of a resolution unanimously. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

If you’ve been around downtown Ann Arbor in recent weeks, you’ve seen a little more green on the streets. Those are the green bike lanes that aim to improve safety between vehicles and bicycles. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

The Michigan Department of Transportation will not address highway noise concerns along M-14. We get the details from WEMU’s Taylor Pinson.

The Ann Arbor City Council voted to remove mandatory parking minimums during Monday's meeting. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

The issue came to light late Monday night when councilman Travis Radina described the scene on Twitter. He said Hayner “aggressively approached two of his female colleagues, swearing at Julie Grand and angrily waving his finger in Erica Briggs’ face, while threatening her.” Hayner has denied the allegations. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

Now that spring has sprung, there is temptation and desire to get out and begin yard work and gardening. Many experts prefer you wait to better protect bees and other pollinators. On "Issues of the Environment," Ann Arbor councilwoman Erica Briggs joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss the city’s "No Mow May" resolution and its desired impacts and outcomes.

Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti are increasingly becoming bicycle-friendly. As residents throughout Washtenaw County look long and hard at how to better live…