Ann Arbor challenges residents to compete for greatest energy savings
The Race to Zero Energy Challenge will challenge Ann Arbor homeowners and renters to see who can save the most energy before the end of December.
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Ann Arbor nonprofit and speaker company collaborate on massive interactive sculpture in Grand Rapids
Leon Speakers and CultureVerse teamed up to build EIRO, a three-story tower that responds to human interaction through light and sound, for Grand Rapids' ArtPrize event.
Avalon Housing to celebrate 30 years of affordable housing development with upcoming fundraiser
Avalon is Washtenaw County’s leading provider of affordable supportive housing, with a specific vision to eliminate homelessness in Washtenaw County.
New Washtenaw County program offers help with overdue water bills
Washtenaw County residents who are currently facing overdue water utility payments can now apply for financial help through the county’s new Low Income Household Water Assistance Program.
Here’s how the new national mental health crisis line will work in Washtenaw County
In Washtenaw County, implementing the new 24/7 988 line has brought improved visibility to services that already existed locally.
Here’s how transit in Washtenaw County will improve after recent millage passage
After voters this month approved the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority's proposal for a millage to expand transit services, service improvements are slated to take effect in summer 2024.
Washtenaw County joins national effort to make fees and fines fairer
The county was selected as one of six local governments to participate in a national network of communities working to reform fine and fee practices that disproportionately impact low-income residents.
New Border to Border Trail segment breaks ground in Scio Township
A new segment of the Border to Border has broken ground, connecting Delhi Metropark to Zeeb Road in Scio Township.
WCC reopens Morris Lawrence Building after $13.5 million renovation
The renovation includes a variety of infrastructure improvements, including new flooring, lighting, and a more eco-friendly energy system.
Washtenaw County connects first home to broadband internet under new initiative
In September 2021, the county board of commissioners approved a funds proposal to get every home in the county connected to high-speed broadband internet as part of the county's Washtenaw Rescue Plan.
