Ann Arbor expands ‘Greenbelt’ with purchases around city
Ann Arbor is expanding its green space again, this time buying land and development rights to property in Scio and Pittsfield townships.
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Ypsilanti’s Farmers’ Market grows faster than the food it sells
Ypsilanti's Downtown Farmers' Market is in the midst of a growth spurt this summer, bringing hundreds of more people into the city's center.
Paper, cotton, burlap or biodegradable? Reusable bags attract retailers, shoppers alike
Cloth and paper bags are what's in and plastic bags are what's out as Ann Arborites look to make the switch to the more sustainable choice.
Hens OK, but Ypsilanti draws line at kids (as in goats)
Chickens and goats and ordinances, Oh My! Those three things are causing a stir in Ypsilanti where a man wants to raise both chickens and goats even if the local ordinances says no.
U-M wins American Solar Car Challenge for the fifth time
Hail the conquering heroes, the University of Michigan Solar Car Team has won again. This time the team took down the top place at the North American Solar Challenge.
Greenovation
Whether it's cash or conscience, more and more people are going green when it comes to their homes. Meet the Grocoffs and the Chockleys, two local families that reconsidered the inconvenient truth of personal energy consumption and did something about it. Something really big.
Ypsilanti looks to get people to downtown, Depot Town
Getting downtown is becoming an issue in Ypsilanti, too. The city's leaders are working on establishing more alternative transportation infrastructure, like building more bike racks, in Depot Town and downtown to help stave off a parking crunch.
Ann Arbor City Hall expansion set to earn City Council approval in August
One of the city's biggest projects is set to come to a head later this summer when the Ann Arbor City Council is expected to vote on the expansion of City Hall.
Tips for navigating traffic circles in Washtenaw County
The wheels on the bus, truck and car are going round and round as they go around the traffic circles in Washtenaw County. The county's road commission is offering up information and tips about the roundabouts with a Q&A in The Ann Arbor News.
Big building projects in Ann Arbor are going up green
The new buildings in downtown Ann Arbor are about as environmentally friendly as they are tall.
Ypsilanti’s Farmers’ Market grows faster than the food it sells
Ypsilanti's Downtown Farmers' Market is in the midst of a growth spurt this summer, bringing hundreds of more people into the city's center.
Paper, cotton, burlap or biodegradable? Reusable bags attract retailers, shoppers alike
Cloth and paper bags are what's in and plastic bags are what's out as Ann Arborites look to make the switch to the more sustainable choice.
Hens OK, but Ypsilanti draws line at kids (as in goats)
Chickens and goats and ordinances, Oh My! Those three things are causing a stir in Ypsilanti where a man wants to raise both chickens and goats even if the local ordinances says no.
U-M wins American Solar Car Challenge for the fifth time
Hail the conquering heroes, the University of Michigan Solar Car Team has won again. This time the team took down the top place at the North American Solar Challenge.
Greenovation
Whether it's cash or conscience, more and more people are going green when it comes to their homes. Meet the Grocoffs and the Chockleys, two local families that reconsidered the inconvenient truth of personal energy consumption and did something about it. Something really big.
Ypsilanti looks to get people to downtown, Depot Town
Getting downtown is becoming an issue in Ypsilanti, too. The city's leaders are working on establishing more alternative transportation infrastructure, like building more bike racks, in Depot Town and downtown to help stave off a parking crunch.
Ann Arbor City Hall expansion set to earn City Council approval in August
One of the city's biggest projects is set to come to a head later this summer when the Ann Arbor City Council is expected to vote on the expansion of City Hall.
Tips for navigating traffic circles in Washtenaw County
The wheels on the bus, truck and car are going round and round as they go around the traffic circles in Washtenaw County. The county's road commission is offering up information and tips about the roundabouts with a Q&A in The Ann Arbor News.
Big building projects in Ann Arbor are going up green
The new buildings in downtown Ann Arbor are about as environmentally friendly as they are tall.
