Ann Arbor millage yields big results in affordable housing development
Over $27 million from Arbor's Affordable Housing Millage has been spent or committed to 14 housing projects, four renovations, and five supportive services initiatives.
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School mental health mini-grants have big impacts in Washtenaw County
Over the last seven years, many Washtenaw County students and their teachers have been empowered to lead mental health-related projects through a series of mini-grants.
U-M launches two new solar arrays, pursuing ambitious greenhouse gas reduction goals
The University of Michigan has brought two new solar arrays online on its North Campus.
Ann Arbor brewery wins prestigious World Beer Cup medal
The Ann Arbor brewery's Panda hazy double IPA earned silver in the Juicy or Hazy Imperial India Pale Ale category, beating out over 127 other entries.
Ann Arbor pilot offers $1 million in incentives for energy efficiency upgrades in rental properties
The Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations and DTE Energy are piloting a new program that offers up to $1 million in incentives for multifamily rental property owners looking to invest in energy efficiency upgrades.
Ann Arbor DDA expands its boundaries for first time, enabling new projects on city’s North Side
The goal of the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority's expansion is to strengthen connections between downtown, the Huron River, and Ann Arbor's North Side.
Washtenaw County economic outlook report forecasts measured growth despite national and global risks
A new economic outlook report forecasts that Washtenaw County's economy will see continued, measured growth through 2028.
Expanded mental health crisis services have big results in Washtenaw County
Washtenaw County is serving more people experiencing mental health crises, as well as reducing arrests and hospitalizations, through two new mental health crisis response services.
Inaugural State of the County address celebrates Washtenaw County’s recent achievements
The event marked the county's bicentennial and looked back at its pre-colonization roots while highlighting recent government achievements.
Astronaut WCC alum returns to alma mater as TEDxWCC featured speaker
Approximately a year after returning from space, Aisha Bowe returned to the WCC campus on April 9 as the featured speaker at the TEDxWCC event.
