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Ann Arbor’s Office of Sustainability and Innovations is reporting over 80% compliance with the city’s Energy and Water Benchmarking Ordinance. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ann Arbor City Council has a busy agenda tonight. It includes the introduction of an ordinance that bans all mandatory rental fees. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

York Township has a new supervisor. He’s a familiar face to southeast Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ann Arbor’s Green Rental Housing Ordinance is now in effect and requires all rental units to meet a minimum energy efficiency level at the time of inspection. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Ypsilanti is beginning the process of transitioning to dark sky compliant lighting around the city with its new ordinance. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The Ann Arbor City Council is considering easing regulations regarding property owners' lawns. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The City of Dexter is making changes to its outdoor lighting ordinance that will help stargazers. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Ann Arbor Police are conducting a targeted enforcement as it emphasizes crosswalk safety. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The City of Ann Arbor is offering a program allowing residents to exchange gas-powered leaf blowers for rebates towards rakes and electric leaf blowers. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The Pittsfield Township Planning Commission has approved new regulations to crack down on short-term rentals (STRs). WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.